Geert Jensen

5/2/1923 – 04/30/2010
Birthplace: Bedsted, Denmark
Last Resided in: Bellingham, WA
Service: Graveside Service
Location: Greenacres Cemetary
Date: Thu. May 6, 2010
Time:11 am
Obituary
Geert H. Jensen, age 86, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 in Bellingham. He was born May 2, 1923 in Denmark, the 6th of 9 children. Geert and his wife Erna and their two sons immigrated in April of 1958 to Canada, and moved to Bellingham in June of 1961. Geert was a baker at Hayden’s Thriftway until his retirement in 1985. After retiring, Geert and Erna spent 15 happy years as “snowbirds,” sharing time between Hemet, CA and Bellingham.
Geert is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Erna, sons Benny (wife Linda) of Leavenworth, WA and John (wife Linda) of Ferndale, granddaughter Julie and her children Kristina and Antonio of Puyallup, and a brother and two sisters in Denmark.
A graveside service will be held at Greenacres Cemetery on Thursday, May 6th at 11 AM followed by a reception. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org .
Guestbook
From: Harold & Dorothy
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Although we didn’t know each other well, you were a good friend always smiling and happy, we got to sample your baking products many times. It was always fun to hear you and John sing various songs in the old time language. your job here is done may you find peace and rest in the warm sun of forever.
From: Moe & Pitsy
City/State: White Rock, BC
Dear Erna, Benny and Linda, John and Linda and extended family, We are very saddened to hear of Geert’s passing, but are comforted by many fond memories of our fun times together and families’ history over the years. We pray you are also comforted by your remembrances of how Geert was a gift to each of you. Peace to you all in the midst of your loss.
From: Shelly Ballendine
City/State: Delta, BC
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. One never knows what to say. Time is the best healer.
From: Hank & Kathy Poortinga
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Dear John, Linda & all the Jensen family, We were so sorry to read of your dads passing. We do both understand losing a dad! So sad for us to go on without them, but so happy that they are all ‘livin’ it up’ healthy & happy in heaven now! Just know that we care & are thinking of you as you lay your dear dad to rest. Love to your family~from ours, Hank & Kath
From: Kathy & Ole H Jensen
City/State: Muskego, Wisconsin
You was always my favorite uncle, and I treasure the times that we have had together. The last 10-15 years we have not had much time together, and I’m sorry about that. You will be missed by us, but you are going to a better place. May god bless you, and rest in peace. Love, Kathy and Ole
From: The Volland Family
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Our most sincere condolences. What a long, full life your Dad had. How lucky that you were all so close. We hope that all those wonderful memories will help and comfort you in this difficult time. Remember that you have a huge support team of all your long time friends. Love, Patty, Mark, Kessa, Leah, and Allie SKOL
From: Ron, Bev, & Peggy
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Geert was a very special man and will be greatly missed. We loved him and will especially miss his big wonderful smile and his great hugs. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
From: Billy Joe & Maria
City/State: Bellingham, WA
WE WERE PRIVILEGED TO KNOW GEERT AS A NICE NEIGHBOR AND A GOOD FRIEND. WE WILL MISS HIS BIG SMILE, CHEERFUL GREETINGS AND BEING A GOOD AND WILLING HELPER — PLUS THOSE DELICIOUS BAKED GOODIES. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND HEARTFELT PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE JENSEN FAMILY.
From: Steve & Cheryl Weller
City/State: Puyallup, WA
We always enjoyed family gatherings with Geert and Erna, especially birthday celebrations when they would sing Happy Birthday in Danish. Geert was larger than life and he loved his family…we will miss him.
From: Kay Collinson
City/State: Sunland, CA
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
From: Jytte and Peter Sorensen
City/State: Sherwood Park, AB
Erna and family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
From: Grethe Pilgaard
City/State: Leavenworth, WA
I’m translating this letter for my aunt (my dads sister) To my favorite brother, I have so much to thank you for Geert. For all the times Erik and I have visited you and Erna, and for all the “Happy Hours” we have had together. There was nobody that could make a cocktail better than you. I remeber our first visit to the U.S. in 1973. That was your 50th. birthday. Erik and you were both bakers. You have made many ‘Kransekager” together, including the one for you and Ernas Golden Anniversary you celebrated in Denmark at Sevel Kro. It was a beautiful fest and a beautiful anniversary couple. I also think about our times in Hemet. We were there many times including Christmas one year. I often think and will never forget the wonderful trip the four of us had to Hawaii. Geert, you will be missed a lot because you were a special brother. Nobody could have had a better brother. Therefore we will always remember you. We loved you so much. From your siblings in Denmark. Mads, Adda and Grethe
From: Susanne, Finn and Morten
City/State: Leavenworth, WA
I’m translating this from Danish to English for my cousin, her husband and son. For my dear uncle. The first time I met you I was 5 yrs. old. It was the begining of the 1960's. You came to visit us at Kirkealle in Skive. I was just taken by your outgoing warmth and smile. I insisted that you get to sleep in my room. You and your family have always meant so much to me and our family. I remember when the package with the Christmas gift came by ship from “America”. I would have butterflies because it was always something special and exciting. I’ll remember the many wonderful times we had together when you and aunt Erna were in Denmark. Like Christmas and New Year, or your 50th. birthday fest at Tambohus and the Golden Anniversary fest at Sevel Kro. You did everything you could to make my family and my vacations to the US unforgetable. With warmest thoughts to the family. For ever in our minds.. Susanne, Finn and Morten