Arthur "Bob Bob" Jensen was the mold that created the work ethic of Merle and his sense of family, hard work ethic and sense of humor.
He worked hard throughout his life. A family farm in Minnesota, Nebraska and following his daughter's dream to California, he gave up his comfort zone to become a manager for a number of apartments in Santa Monica, California and a custodian for local grade schools. Modest, humble, a gentleman under all circumstance and the best teacher of roles and life.
I was fortunate to spend time with him while they visited the family over the years. I was offered a unique experience by spending a summer with him in California to learn from the "Master."
I also enjoyed intermittent time during my collegiate years visiting with Nana in Santa Monica and being offered her insights into this unique man and her son. This was the man that taught my dad values and humanity.
To this day, I thank the "forgotten" Bob Bob for his inspiration, direction and focus on the things that are meaningful in life. Those values were carried on with his son, dad.
When we lost Bob Bob Jensen, dad and I were in Decatur, Ill, at Wabash Railroad (client) when word came. It was a quiet ride to Springfield, yet dad was sympathetic and sensitive to my relation to HIS dad and was consoling me, not v.v.
I am truly blessed to have known and experienced life with what I feel are top two of the most outstanding people who have impacted my life.
To this day, I miss both of them and view their images daily as a means of set
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