Michael P. Jensen 50 resident of St.Maries, died February 11 at St .Maries, ID following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 21, 1959 at St.Maries ID. His parents were James and Joann Angelo Jensen. He grew up at St.Maries, ID. He graduated from St.Maries High School with the class of 1978. After High School he want to work for Santa Cedar and drove a water truck for Potlatch. He married Kelly Ozark June 5, 1982 at Coeur d' Alene and made their home in St.Maries. He worked for various area logging contractors as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was working for Pugh Brothers Construction when illness forced an early retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, antique bottle collecting, golfing and the Pacific Ocean Coast as well as being with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Mary's Immaculate Catholic Church, The St. Maries Elks Lodge and the St. Maries Gun Club. He is survived by his wife Kelly at the family home in St.Maries. Son and daughter-in-law Ty and Amber Jensen and son Bryan Jensen all of St. Maries. His mother Joann Rapp and sister Vicki Karber both of St. Maries. Also surviving are his step-brother and wife Greg and Jan Rapp of St. Maries and step-sister and husband Darcy and Jim Brown of Spokane, WA and step-sister Tracy Rapp of Vermont. He is also survived by grandson Mykel Jensen as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, and brothers Craig and Jeff Jensen. A celebraton of his life will be Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. At the St. Maries Elks Lodge. This will be a gathering of family and friends. The family suggests memorials to BetterCare c/o Benewah Comm. Hospital 229 S. 7th St. Maries, ID. 83861.. Hodge Funeral Home, St. Maries is entrusted with arrangements.
