Milton D Jensen

KAYSVILLE - Milton D Jensen, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and children, on November 19, 2013, after a four year battle with multiple myeloma.

Milton was born April 6, 1930, in Preston, Idaho to Ernest Anton and Felicia Catherine McCombs Jensen. He was the youngest of nine children. The family lived in several locations including Paris, Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho, and Manti, Utah before settling in Preston, Idaho.

He graduated from Preston High School in 1948. In 1951, while working in Tooele at Deseret Chemical, he was drafted into the army. He served in the Korean War in the 539th Quartermaster Laundry Company.

Milton met the love of his life, Luinna Auger, in 1953. They were married June 9, 1956, and were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they raised six children. Milton and his wife settled in Kaysville, Utah where he worked for 28 years as a civil servant at Hill Air Force Base, specializing in electrical work.

Milton was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served faithfully in many capacities. He especially enjoyed his service in the Boy Scouts of America. He was very kind and generous with his talents. He could often be found fixing appliances and doing electrical work for neighbors and friends.

Milton loved the outdoors. He spent many days camping, fishing and motorcycle riding with his family. He also loved music, books, and photography. He was a loving, faithful husband and father, and a devoted and admired grandfather. He was a wonderful example of humility and finding joy in life''s simple pleasures. He is dearly loved and will be missed by his family, neighbors and all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Luinna Auger; children, Kelly (David) Salmond, Dean (Cindy) Jensen, Marilyn (Sanford) Saline, Kent (Sarah) Jensen, Brian (Julie) Jensen, Rebecca (Roger) Griffin, 30 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sister Vonda Boren, twin brother Milford Jensen and foster daughter Lucia Taugelchee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters; Alta, Beth, Ora and Wanda, and two brothers; Rex and Mark.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Stinnett at Utah Cancer Specialists and to his caring staff. They also express many thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Rocky Mountain Hospice. The kindness shown by Dr. Moreland, James, Heather and Chris was a great comfort to the family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Kaysville Rock Chapel, 25 S. 200 E., Kaysville, Utah. Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lindquist Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main Street, and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the chapel.

Interment, Smithfield City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LDS Humanitarian Aid Fund.