Born July 16, 1948

Died July 1, 2013

Thomas (TJ) Jensen passed away at his home in Oak Harbor unexpectedly of natural causes.

Jensen grew up in Poulsbo and Lofall, the son of Jerol (Jerry) and Maxine Jensen. He graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1966, and after a short time at Olympic College he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and trained as a medic at Fort Polk, La.

Jensen served at the 50th General Hospital during the Vietnam era.

He worked many years in marine and highway construction as well as in the commercial fishing industry.

Fishing, crabbing and spending time with friends and family were among his many loves. He enjoyed being on the water and attending auctions with his friend Bryan Olson.

Tom is survived by his two sons Jerol (Lisa) and Jeff (Lilli) Jensen, both of Poulsbo, and four grandchildren, TJ (Thomas Jerol) 16, Cassie 14, Camryn 6 and Claire 7 months.

He is also survived by his brothers Bruce of Seattle and Brad of Port Townsend, and sister Maralinn of Quilcene.

An announcement of a celebration of Tom’s life will follow.