Marcena John Jensen

Marcena (Bud) Jensen of Wapato, passed away peacefully, Friday September 16th, 2022, at Arcadia Medical Resort of Parkside in Union Gap. Marcena was born in Ellendale, N.D. on March 26th, 1923, to John and Shelda (Deardorf) Jensen Marcena was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses June 15th, 1938. Upon learning that the Kingdom we pray for is Gods government, under Christ Jesus rule, he felt the need to share the blessings that this kingdom held out for all mankind. This Kingdom or government would bring mankind back to perfection, do await with sickness, death, wickedness, and bring about the hope of seeing our dead loved ones come back to life on a paradise earth (John 5:28,29.) This truth he shared with others including his children and grandchildren. Therefor, we long to see him and mom here on earth in the very near future. He was an active member of J.W’s since 1938. Bud met the love of his life, (Betty J. Nelson) in 1940. They were married September 22nd, 1942. They moved from Ellendale, N.D. and settled in Wapato where the lived since 1943. Shortly after they married, Bud was called to enlist in military service, but his conscience would not let him serve so he filed as a Conscientious Objector. He was sentenced to 4 years in Sandstone, MN, with others who shared his faith. After 2 ½ years, they were released. When returning home, Bud worked at Yakima Foundry casting metal, He also worked in fields training hops and in warehouses. He took training at J.M Perry Institute as a cabinet maker, however, he ended up doing all kinds of carpentry work, even working of Priest Rapids Dam. He worked for VK Powel Construction until his retirement in October 1985. Later worked part time for Fred Dills remolding and repairing rentals. Bud and Betty enjoyed Travelling. Their adventures took them to Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii (8 Times) across the mainland several times. Bud’s niece Shelda Ann Sparks accompanied him and his sister, Doral Iris to Africa to see their sister Valora Miles. We were told the African women just loved dad there! It was no doubt his humor. Bud and Betty also enjoyed trips to the Oregon Beaches each summer. Each year Dad would make sure, as us girls were growing up, to take a summer vacation to the Washington beaches. Often our grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins were there too. We would pay play on the beach, dig clams, and at times go to deep sea fishing. Bud was raised with six sisters, he being the middle child. They entertained one another as well as others at reunions with humorous antics from being hillbillies to the emperor and his harem. Bud’s hobby was his passion. He spent hours making inland tabletops, one consisting of 2,501 pieces. He also made lamps, wall hangings, clocks, and pen holders make from inland wood and gold club heads. He did this up until a year ago. Bud was survived by his three daughters: Charlotte (Erwin) Poeggel, Debbie Appelhof, and Marcie (Mitchel) Cruz. Dad has 9 Grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and another on the way in October. He is also survived by his youngest sister Marcella Jo Beck, 25 nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by the love of his life, Betty Jensen, they would have celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary September 22nd, 2022. He is also proceeded in death by his father and mother John and Shelda Jensen, five sisters and their husbands: Valora and John Miles, Sylvia and Parl Rystrom, Shelda and Pete Flynn, Aloha and Larry Lintz, Doral Iris and Chuck Dunn, also brother-in-law John Beck. Bud loved his family very much. The family would like to Thank the all the staff and the nurses at Arcadia Medical Resort in Union Gap, for the loving way dad was taken care of during his last days. Dad could be a tyrant at times, but we had nothing but good reports from the hospital and Arcadia. Bless your heart Daddy. Memorial service for Bud Jensen will be held Saturday October 15th, 2022, at 2:00 pm PST at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 210 Carlson Ave. Toppenish, WA. A memorial dinner will follow the talk. Zoom will also be available for this interested. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation

Marcena John Jensen

March 26, 1923 - September 16, 2022

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Marcena John Jensen

March 26, 1923 - September 16, 2022

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