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Jerry Jenson • 1969 - 2011 Jerry was born on February 18, 1969, a son of Eugene and Donna (Vining) Jenson in Kimball, Nebraska. He was raised and educated in Velva, where he was active in sports, music and academic activities. Jerry graduated as salutatorian from Velva High School in 1988. Jerry furthered his education attending the North Dakota State University, where he played football and graduated with an Engineering Degree in 1993. Following his college graduation, Jerry worked for Fargo Glass until 2001. Jerry was diagnosed with ALS commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease in October of 2000. He fought a courageous battle for ten and a half years against this incurable disease. His good nature and fantastic smile never faltered even on the last day of his life. Jerry is survived by: Parents: Gene and Donna Jenson; sisters: Crystal (Dan Klein) Kambeitz and Bonnie (Lonny) Hillerud; brother Dirk (Melinda) Jenson; nieces Danielle (Cassandra Brekke) Cooper, Brianne (Tim Kepple) Kambeitz, Brittany Hillerud, Katie Jenson; nephews Nick Jenson and Richie Kambeitz and great-nephews Kage and Odin; Several aunts, uncles and friends also survive. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents Olen and Alice Vining, Eugene and Vivian Jenson and a great nephew Angel Michael Kambeitz. Visitation: There will be no reviewal, however, people may sign a guest register on Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Service: Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Living Word Lutheran Church, located at 710 46th Ave NE, Minot In lieu of flowers, Jerry’s family would appreciate memorials to the ALS organization for research to help find a cure for the terrible disease that took Jerry from us too soon.
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Jerry Jenson, 42, Velva, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 in a Minot hospital.