Frank Neil Jenson

Bear River City, UT - Frank Neil Jenson, 80, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at home surrounded by loving family after a 12 year battle with leukemia. He was born August 2, 1929, in Tremonton, UT, the son of Orestus Osey and Amanda Johnsen Jenson.
He grew up on the family farm learning the value of hard work. He attended Bear River Elementary School and graduated from Box Elder High School, where he met his wife to be.
Frank married Ila Tolman April 22, 1949 in the Logan Temple. They became the parents of eight children.
He purchased his parent's farm at age 15, and, after marrying, worked other jobs, as the farm was not large enough to support a growing family. He worked in the cafeteria at Thiokol many years; owned and operated Bill's Drive Inn in Brigham City, custodian at the Bear River Elementary School, etc. He and his family loved to sing and put on musical programs throughout the area. Frank was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions: Bishop's Counselor, High Councilor, Teacher, Scout Master, Elder's Quorum President and High Priest Group Leader. The most enjoyable was serving in the Ogden Temple with his wife for 8 ½ years and was saddened to leave on account of his health.
Frank is survived by his wife, Ila, and four children: Ronald Rosemary Jenson, Susan George Potter, Kami J. Sage and Tyler Jenson; 17 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, one sister, Donna Wight and a sister-in-law, Betty Jenson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings: Floyd, Merle, Max, Gayle and Vear and four children: Neil, Randy, Rebecca and Bryan.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, in the Bear River LDS Chapel, 5870 North 4700 West, Bear River City where a viewing will be held, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00-10:40 a.m. Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery. Special thanks to Keri Sue, Marissa, Bryan, Keisa and all who helped care for him.