DeWayne Jensen

DeWayne Jensen, 73, of Kimberly Idaho passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at St. Lukes in Twin Falls with family by his side.

DeWayne was born on June 19,1953 in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Wilbert Walter “Willie” and Jacqueline “Jackie” Jensen. He was the oldest child of four children.

DeWayne started school in Kemmerer, Wyoming. When he was around 9 years old, his family moved to Buhl, Idaho. During his younger school years, he was in Cub Scouts and enjoyed playing basketball. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1971. He continued his education at the College of Southern Idaho.

DeWayne worked at several places in Buhl including Westby’s Market, Green Giant and Clear Springs. He later moved to Twin Falls and started working at Longview Fiber. Over 40 years later, he retired from the company.

DeWayne was active in Judo for many years until an auto accident took his ability to participate in the sport. He often served as a referee for the tournaments and was very proud when he obtained his black belt. Another hobby that he enjoyed was camping and fishing at the Green River Lakes in Wyoming. Each year, he would spend the first two weeks of July there. This was a place where many family members would go camping during those dates and he always enjoyed getting to visit with the various family members that came. Spending time with family was important to DeWayne. He always took the time to attend family events. He was artistic and enjoyed painting. For many years, he also enjoyed playing Magic. After his retirement, he looked forward to spending time with prior co-workers as they met at the Senior Center for lunches. Throughout his life, he was always an avid reader and had a library of books.

DeWayne was preceded in death by his parents, Willie & Jackie Jensen. He is survived by his brothers Rick (Kathy) Jensen of Spring Creek, NV; Jim Jensen of Kent, WA and his sister Karen (Dennis) Knapp of Buhl, ID. A nephew Jake (Shaylyn) Jensen of Spring Creek, NV; Nieces Chantal (Jerald) Robinson of Horseshoe Bend, ID and Tosha Moody (Craig Shell) of Filer, ID.

Services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026. A viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. A Funeral service will be held following the viewing at 10:00 am. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. A luncheon will take place at Wilks Funeral Home following the Graveside service.

Donations may be made in DeWayne’s memory can be made to the Kimberly Ageless Sr. Citizens, 310 Main Ave. N., Kimberly, ID 83341.

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