Dear friends, family and co-workers,
I am overwhelmed by the support that you have shown myself and Jason's family by attending Jason's Celebration of Life Ceremony (even when it was during the Superbowl), the very thoughtful condolences cards you have given to us, and the very generous donations that you have made to Jason's Memorial Fund. I am deeply touched and I can't thank you enough. Your compassion leaves me without the words to adequately express my gratitude.
I have to apologize because my writing of thank you cards has been a very slow process. It is emotionally hard for me to write each of these cards even though it is something that I really want to do, and my health has not been cooperating over the past month making it that much more difficult. I will get them written, but this is the reason why you might not have received yours yet. I also need your help, because when the Memorial Fund was set up, we figured they would give us a list of names of those who contributed. We have come to find out that they can only tell us the names of those that made a descriptive deposit. We had no idea this was the case, or we would have told everyone to make sure to have their names written next to their deposits. Most of the contributions do not have names and the bank has told me there is no way for me to find out who has left them. I am deeply frustrated by this and feel the bank should have warned us before we set up the memorial account.
So I am asking everyone for their help with three things. Will you please let me know if you have donated to Jason's Memorial Account. I desperately want to thank each of you for your generosity and I feel terrible that right now I am unable to do so. If you could let me know your name and mailing address, I would be incredibly grateful. Secondly, I do not have the email addresses for everyone that attended Jason's Ceremony, so could you please forward this on to anyone I might have missed or anyone that couldn't attend but might have made a donation. Finally, I am more than happy to make DVDs for anyone that wants a copy of the photo montage that we played at Jason's Ceremony. So please let me know if you would like a DVD and send me your mailing address and I will get the DVD shipped out to you as soon as I can.
Again, I can't thank you enough for your overwhelming compassion and I am so thankful to have so many caring people in my life!
Sincerely,
Deborah Jensen
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
25 Mile Race to raise funds for cancer!
Marissa will be participating in a 25 mile bike race in memory of Jason in order to raise money for a cancer support group. The efforts of Breakingaway provide valuable services and programs, free of charge, to help people living with cancer to live well with the disease. Please visit the website and donate whatever you can, even $5 makes a difference! Please honor Jason and help others who are facing the biggest battle of their lives.
Thank you!!!
http://www.active.com/donate/
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Potluck for Jason's Celebration of Life
Several people have offered to bring food for Jason's Celebration of Life. Please don't feel you have to bring anything, but if you would like to bring something to share and it's convenient for you, we thought we would let people post to this blog what they're bringing. This will help avoid duplications. Someone has already volunteered to bring some meat/cheese/cracker trays.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Celebration of Jason's Life/RSVP
Jason’s Celebration of Life will take place Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 4 pm. The remembrance will take place at the VFW Hall, located at 299 I St., Chula Vista, on the North East corner of Third Ave. and I St. It is a large white building with steps up into the hall.
Parking at the VFW Hall is limited. You may want to park across Third Avenue in the public lot behind the County Building. Directions are below.
As this is a celebration of his life, and not a funeral, we would prefer dressy casual attire. Also, knowing Jason, he would prefer if people did not wear black. There will be alcohol available, so you may want to plan on getting a taxi, arrange hotel accommodations, or designate a driver if you plan on drinking.
For planning purposes, we would like to know approximately how many friends and family will be attending. Please respond to this blog with your RSVP and include the number of guests you will be bringing.
Directions to the VFW Hall for Jason’s Celebration of His Life:
From the 805
To get to the VFW from the 805 take the H St. West exit. Turn Left on Third Ave. (fourth light). At the next light (I St,) turn right and then right into the public parking lot.
From the 5
To get to the VFW from the 5 take the H St. exit turning left(east) toward downtown.. Turn Right on Third Ave. At the next light (I St,) turn right and then right into the public parking lot.
Parking at the VFW Hall is limited. You may want to park across Third Avenue in the public lot behind the County Building. Directions are below.
As this is a celebration of his life, and not a funeral, we would prefer dressy casual attire. Also, knowing Jason, he would prefer if people did not wear black. There will be alcohol available, so you may want to plan on getting a taxi, arrange hotel accommodations, or designate a driver if you plan on drinking.
For planning purposes, we would like to know approximately how many friends and family will be attending. Please respond to this blog with your RSVP and include the number of guests you will be bringing.
Directions to the VFW Hall for Jason’s Celebration of His Life:
From the 805
To get to the VFW from the 805 take the H St. West exit. Turn Left on Third Ave. (fourth light). At the next light (I St,) turn right and then right into the public parking lot.
From the 5
To get to the VFW from the 5 take the H St. exit turning left(east) toward downtown.. Turn Right on Third Ave. At the next light (I St,) turn right and then right into the public parking lot.
Jason's Obituary
Jason’s obituary will be in the Union Tribune on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. For those friends and family out of town, his obituary is included in this post.
Jason Matthew Jensen, age 33, of San Diego died Sunday, January 11, 2009, in Houston, Texas where he had been undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center since August. He carried himself with a quiet dignity despite the discomfort of his cancer. He showed strength of character that most men can only dream of. Throughout his care he never once lost his high spirits and inspired all around him with his optimism and love of life.
Born June 26, 1975 in Millington, Tennessee, he was the son of Marjorie and Terry Jensen. He grew up in Chula Vista, California, graduating from Hilltop High School, class of 1993. In school he was very involved with both concert and marching bands. He later attended Humboldt State University.
From an early age he loved computers. This led to a career at Goodrich Aerostructures in Chula Vista as a Systems Administrator. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Phoenix in 2004.
With his wife Debby, he enjoyed traveling, hiking, video games and spending time with friends. They were also avid movie goers. He was also a long time vegetarian and passionate about animal rights.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Thelma and Ray Jensen of Chula Vista and Ruth and Alvin (Biff) Schneider of Dover, Ohio, and his aunt, Paula Becerra, Jason is survived by Deborah Stradley Jensen, the love of his life, whom he wed on November 6, 2004, his cat Pita, and his loving mother and father.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 4:00 PM in the VFW Hall at 299 ‘I’ Street (Third and I) in Chula Vista.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Jason to a favorite cancer charity; or to help offset medical expenses, donations may be made to the Jason Jensen Memorial Fund at North Island Credit Union, 3950 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA. 92117, account number 116939319.
Jason Matthew Jensen, age 33, of San Diego died Sunday, January 11, 2009, in Houston, Texas where he had been undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center since August. He carried himself with a quiet dignity despite the discomfort of his cancer. He showed strength of character that most men can only dream of. Throughout his care he never once lost his high spirits and inspired all around him with his optimism and love of life.
Born June 26, 1975 in Millington, Tennessee, he was the son of Marjorie and Terry Jensen. He grew up in Chula Vista, California, graduating from Hilltop High School, class of 1993. In school he was very involved with both concert and marching bands. He later attended Humboldt State University.
From an early age he loved computers. This led to a career at Goodrich Aerostructures in Chula Vista as a Systems Administrator. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Phoenix in 2004.
With his wife Debby, he enjoyed traveling, hiking, video games and spending time with friends. They were also avid movie goers. He was also a long time vegetarian and passionate about animal rights.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Thelma and Ray Jensen of Chula Vista and Ruth and Alvin (Biff) Schneider of Dover, Ohio, and his aunt, Paula Becerra, Jason is survived by Deborah Stradley Jensen, the love of his life, whom he wed on November 6, 2004, his cat Pita, and his loving mother and father.
A Celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 4:00 PM in the VFW Hall at 299 ‘I’ Street (Third and I) in Chula Vista.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Jason to a favorite cancer charity; or to help offset medical expenses, donations may be made to the Jason Jensen Memorial Fund at North Island Credit Union, 3950 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA. 92117, account number 116939319.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Jason Jensen Memorial Fund
Family and friends who wish to make a donation to the Jason Jensen Memorial Fund, please mail checks to the following North Island Credit Union branch address:
North Island Credit Union
3950 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
Please make checks payable to: Jason Jensen Memorial Fund
and include the account number in the memo: 116939319
For anyone wishing to donate in person, you may do so at any North Island Credit Union location.
If you have any questions, please email me at:
beckystradley@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Celebration of Life for Jason
We would like to thank everyone for the kind words they have posted on the blog about Jason. We love to hear how much he meant to each of you and how much he will be missed. We feel the same way…we feel empty inside without him and this loss is going to have a profound effect on us all for the rest of our lives. He was the love of my life and my soul mate…and now he will take on a new role as my angel. He will look after me, his mom and dad, and everyone that he cared so deeply for during his short but amazing life.
It looks like we will be holding his Celebration of Life ceremony on February 1 at 4 pm. This is Super Bowl Sunday, but frankly we don’t have a lot of options because the facility we would like to use is very busy, so all I can tell you is to set up the DVR so you won’t miss the game. Jason was never a huge football fan so I know it wouldn’t bother him to throw his party on this day.
We would like to put together a video montage for the funeral and we would like to ask everyone that has pictures, either digital or hard copies, that we might not have, to send them our way ASAP. We really need to get these by this weekend because the company needs them quickly in order to get the montage done in time. So please either email or mail them to us (disc or hard copies are fine).
Please use the following address:
Terry Jensen
125 Mankato St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
greatdane48@gmail.com
In lieu of flowers, my sister Becky is starting a Jason Jensen Memorial Fund to help offset medical expenses and funeral costs. Jason has put three years of blood, sweat and tears into the renovation of our condo and I treasure it so much because of all the fond memories and good times we had together there, so I am putting my best effort into not losing it because of outstanding medical debt. His Memorial Fund will be set up at North Island Credit Union and donations can be mailed or dropped off. Becky should have the account set up by Saturday. She will post the address and details on the blog. An alternative option is to donate to your favorite cancer charity in honor of our beloved Jason. We have also written an obituary and we will let you know when it is to be printed in the Union Tribune so you can get yourself a copy.
Sending my love to you all,
Debby
It looks like we will be holding his Celebration of Life ceremony on February 1 at 4 pm. This is Super Bowl Sunday, but frankly we don’t have a lot of options because the facility we would like to use is very busy, so all I can tell you is to set up the DVR so you won’t miss the game. Jason was never a huge football fan so I know it wouldn’t bother him to throw his party on this day.
We would like to put together a video montage for the funeral and we would like to ask everyone that has pictures, either digital or hard copies, that we might not have, to send them our way ASAP. We really need to get these by this weekend because the company needs them quickly in order to get the montage done in time. So please either email or mail them to us (disc or hard copies are fine).
Please use the following address:
Terry Jensen
125 Mankato St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
greatdane48@gmail.com
In lieu of flowers, my sister Becky is starting a Jason Jensen Memorial Fund to help offset medical expenses and funeral costs. Jason has put three years of blood, sweat and tears into the renovation of our condo and I treasure it so much because of all the fond memories and good times we had together there, so I am putting my best effort into not losing it because of outstanding medical debt. His Memorial Fund will be set up at North Island Credit Union and donations can be mailed or dropped off. Becky should have the account set up by Saturday. She will post the address and details on the blog. An alternative option is to donate to your favorite cancer charity in honor of our beloved Jason. We have also written an obituary and we will let you know when it is to be printed in the Union Tribune so you can get yourself a copy.
Sending my love to you all,
Debby
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