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Clifford Roy Jensen

1930 - 2023

Clifford Roy Jensen obituary, 1930-2023, Colorado Springs, CO

Clifford Jensen Obituary

Jensen
Clifford Roy
Jensen
July 5, 1930
November 6, 2023

Clifford Jensen, 93, local (and state) tennis legend, passed peacefully in his home in Colorado Springs on Nov. 6, 2023. His beloved wife of 63 years, Elena Jensen, passed just three months ago. He is survived by his children, Janine Morris (Jeff), Darlene Walker (Rick), Karen Jensen, Jeffrey Jensen (Mark), and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all loved him dearly. Cliff grew up outside the Chicago area in Libertyville, Illinois on a farm where there is still a street named "Jensen Lane" for his family. He graduated from Arizona State University following a stint at Illinois Wesleyan University and joining the Air Force. He was then recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency which began his long life of travel, serving our country, making worldwide friends, and bringing people and cultures together to have a good time. He met his late wife, Elena, in S. Korea at a swimming pool in Seoul. His work took the family all over the world. He retired and moved the family one last time to Colorado Springs in 1980, where he developed his tennis game while he continued to work on contract for the CIA for many years. In his passing we respect and thank him for his service. We thank him for the bedtime stories. We thank him for the opportunity and privilege that he gave us. We thank him for the unique life experiences and lifestyle that he gave us. We thank him for exemplifying dedication, gregariousness, and diplomacy that he instilled in each of us. The Celebration of Life for both Clifford and Elena Jensen will be held at the Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn at 3150 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO, in the Aspen Rooms, on Saturday the 16th of December from 1-4 pm. Guest rooms are also available for a discounted rate.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 19, 2023.

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John Doidge

December 10, 2023

Not surprisingly, I met Cliff through tennis. First as an opponent, then as a team member, and finally as a doubles partner. He was a gentleman whether a partner or opponent. Thank you for the many wonderful memories.

Marge Leitner

December 7, 2023

Cliff was a wonderful and valued friend. I worked with him overseas and he and his family made my time there such a memorable part of my life. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, I'm sure. My deepest sympathy to his family.

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Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn (in the Aspen Rooms)

3150 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO

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