Rick was an honor student and 2014 graduate of Belleville East High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing football and basketball among other athletic endeavors. His greatest passion was martial arts, where he excelled earning a Third Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He enjoyed both Taekwondo tournaments and demonstrations, where he could display and practice his skills in a positive and disciplined manner.
Rick was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard C. Jenson.
Surviving are his parents, Richard S. and Su Y. Jenson; sisters, Jessica and Destiny; brother, Jethrie; grandparents, Judy Gowan and Lyle and Jackie Irish; uncles, Randy (Michelle) Jenson, Shane (Karyn) Jenson and Blair (Vicki) Dawes; and a host of family and many friends.
Memorials in Rick's memory are appreciated to the Belleville Area Humane Society. Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, IL with a memorial service celebrating Rick's life at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
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