Stanley Don Jensen

Stanley Don Jensen, age 83, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Long Beach, California, on February 28, 1942, the son of Stanley Danielson Jensen and Edna Jensen.

Don spent a lot of time as an entrepreneur after college (BYU), but he always loved the restaurant industry. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served a two year mission in Denmark. He was a Bishop, High Counselor, Temple Recorder, Seminary Teacher, and Senior Missionary. He loved serving in the temple and helping missionaries. His involvement in the church was grand and as unwavering as his faith.

As he dedicated his life to serving others and working to provide for his family, Don became the example of selfless service, humility, and tireless work ethic. His friends and family know that he leaves a lasting legacy of love and devotion, he found joy in helping those around him and lived a life full of purpose. He taught his family what it meant to work hard and how to take pride in doing what they needed to do. Each of his children and many of his grandchildren can recall working with him at the family restaurant; he showed them that work could be done with love, and purpose could bless both family and community.

In his free time, he loved cooking, fishing, taking cat naps, gardening, and his chickens. He was on the golf team in high school, surfing team, and he was a quartermaster in the Sea Scouts. He loved to laugh and keep things light-hearted, corny jokes were his specialty, and he enjoyed sharing them with anyone who would listen. Hearing stories about his grandchildren made his day because they always brought out the biggest smiles and he best laughs.

Don loved deeply, his family and the gospel of Jesus Christ were the receivers of that love. He found great joy helping others, serving in the temple, and giving through quiet acts of kindness. Cooking was one of his favorite ways to show love. His life was a pure reflection of his faith, love, and service.

Don is survived by his wife, Linda Jensen; his children, Scott Darin Jensen (Melanie), Kristie Ann Seawell (David), Melissa D'Ann Allen (Monty), Ryan Don Jensen, Chad Andrew Jensen (Carrie) and Brandon Nathan Jensen; his grandchildren include Tabitha Oldham (Jason), Madison Seawell (Ariele), Tyler Seawell (Maddilyn), Nathanael Seawell (Brinley), Hannah Artinger (Isaac), Brandon Allen (Elliana), Hailey Allen, Hunter Jensen, Zac Jensen, Connor Jensen, Blake Jensen, AJ Jensen, Luna Jensen, Noah Jensen, Reece Jensen, and Laci Jensen. His great-grandchildren include Landon and Tyson Oldham, Everly, Oaklynn, Indy, Theodore, and Stella Seawell, Atticus Artinger, and Colter Allison. His sister, JoAnn (Jim) Ferguson, and many other family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his previous wife Sandra Kay Karen Hooper Jensen, she passed on January 22, 2021, and his son Jeffrey Todd Jensen, he passed on September 28, 2017.

A visitation for family and friends of Mr. Jensen will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel located at 5055 Holt Rd. Acworth, GA 30101 with a funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM.

Interment will be in the Old Macedonia Cemetery located at 298 Macedonia Rd. White, Georgia. 30184. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October, 18, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel located at 4400 Reese Road, Columbus, Georgia, 31907.

As Don leaves this world behind, he leaves a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. He would want to be remembered as someone who loved and served others; his life was guided by the Savior's example: To love thy neighbor and to serve with a willing heart. His legacy lives on in the love and service he inspired in his family and friends.

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Mr. Don Jensen.