Benny Deloyd Jensen Obituary (1932 - 2017)

Benny Deloyd Jensen, 84, passed away in his home on April 28, 2017 following a stroke. He was born December 6, 1932 in Moroni, Utah to Jens Johanas (Hans) and Cleo Nielsen Jensen. He graduated from Moroni High, attended Snow College, spent 2 seasons working in Alaska, then served 2 years in the Army during the Korean War. He later graduated from the University of Utah. Upon returning home from the service, he met and married his loving wife, Carol Lingwall. They were later sealed in the Jordan River Temple. The two of them served a mission for the Church in the New Jersey Cherry Hills Mission and another full-time mission serving in their own Stake. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in January. Benny retired from the Salt Lake Police Department, with the rank of Lieutenant in 1986 and then worked for Delta Airlines, giving them an opportunity to travel. Benny was an athlete all his life and enjoyed and participated in many sports. He was a good golfer and had made 5 holes in one and 1 double eagle. He won a gold medal in tennis at a senior tournament in Mesa, Arizona, where they have spent the last 24 winters. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle and mentor to many young men. He enjoyed the company of many wonderful friends and enjoyed traveling with them. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Debbie Miranda, sons Bradley and Stanley, 1 grandchild Brooke (Devon) Stark, and 2 great-grandchildren, Brynlee and Jack Fryer, and a brother Gene (Jane) Jensen. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 2 brothers and a grandson, Ty. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Homestead Ward, 5605 S. Vine Street, Murray, Utah. Viewings will be Monday, May 1, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah and on Tuesday from 10:30-11:45 am prior to the service at the church. Interment at Murray City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107