David Ray Jensen

David Ray Jensen, 35 of Grosse Pointe Shores died on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer. David was born on December 9, 1986 the son of Jeffrey and Kathy (Suwinski) Jensen. He was a 2005 graduate of Grosse Pointe North High School. After high school, he attended the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business. On June 11, 2016 he married Elizabeth Manning at St. Paul on the Lake in Grosse Pointe Farms. David was recently employed with Levy Restaurants, where he worked as the Director of Operations at Ford Field.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jensen; their two young children, Michael and Claire; his mother, Kathy Jensen of Grosse Pointe Woods; brother, Michael (Laura) Jensen of Grosse Pointe Woods; nephews, Jeffrey and Brayden Jensen; parents-in-law, Christopher and Teresa Manning of St. Johns; aunt, Peggy Suwinski of Clinton Township; brother-in-law, Michael (Ginelle) Manning of PA; and niece, Sophie Manning.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Jensen, grandparents; Dr. Raymond and Claire Suwinski, and Horst and Marianne Jensen; uncles, Craig Suwinski, Tim Jensen; and aunt, Cindy Jensen.

David loved the outdoors, especially boating, hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing and gardening. David rarely sat still, and was constantly picking up new hobbies, his latest included wine making. David had a zest for life, and never let anything bother him. He enjoyed a great meal, paired with the perfect beverage and loved to entertain family and friends at a party of any size; his work in the food and beverage industry was a true calling. Above all else, David adored his family. He especially cherished his two young children, Michael and Claire who brought him so much joy.

Visitation will take place at A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe (20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236) on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 2:00p.m. concluding at 9:00p.m. with a prayer service set for 4:30p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church (157 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236,) on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 10:00a.m. and will lie instate beginning at 9:30a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the children’s education fund, The Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org), Game On Cancer ([email protected]), The New Day Foundation - for families fighting cancer (https://www.foundationforfamilies.org) or Henry Ford SandCastles - grief support program for children and families (https://aboutsandcastles.org). Please keep David’s family in your thoughts and prayers and feel free to share any memories on our website.