Wayne Jenson

Wayne Edward Jenson entered into Life August 11, 1924 born in Wister, Oklahoma.   He entered into His Eternal Heavenly Home February 5,  2014.  He was 89 years old.  He is survived by his two daughters, Connie Sue Jenson and  Nita Diane Jenson of Oklahoma City;  2 grandsons Cory Shawn Porter, Oklahoma City and Jenson Blake Isham, Seattle, Washington;  2 great-grandchildren, Alexander Porter and Wade Jenson Isham, 1 sister, Jimmie Dunn, Chickasha, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Willow Lucille Jenson, his parents Walter and Eva Jenson, Wister, Oklahoma; his brother, Bill Jenson, Poteau, Ok. and his sister Virginia Thomas, Oklahoma City.

       Wayne worked in Oklahoma City during the late 50's and early 60's for SSS Fence Company and then he worked as a Iron Worker.  Wayne and Lucille moved to Poteau, Ok in 1961 and bought a furniture store.  They worked as a team in operating their business.  Wayne loved the furniture business and loved to buy used furniture and fix it up like new to resale.  After many years they retired and sold their furniture business.  After a few years of retirement Wayne decided to go back to work as manager for Holton Hardware Store in Poteau.  

          Wayne was a devout Christian and an active member of the Nazarene Church in Poteau, Ok., serving on the Board of Directors. 

          Some of Wayne hobbies were hunting, fishing and he loved camping.  They also enjoyed having a small garden in their back yard each year.  

          He will be missed by all who knew him.  Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of Evans-Miller Funeral home in Poteau, Ok.  on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2pm.  Family and friends are invited to meet with the family and viewing Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm at Evans-Miller Funeral Home in Poteau, Ok.