Enoch Thaddeus Jensen

Enoch Thaddeus Jensen (Duff) was born on May 29, 1932 in Cardston, Alberta Canada to Melvin and Ida Jensen and was raised in the LDS faith. The family moved to Spokane when Duff was a teen, where he and his brothers Gordon, Morlin, and John, along with sister Judy Degenstein, attended West Valley High School. Enoch met his first wife Myra Jean Karle (Maureen). He is survived by their six children. Three sons: Garry, Jeff (Vicky), and Mark, all of Spokane. Also three daughters: Karen Hansen (Neil), Vickie Sutherland, (Manuel), and Gail Knigge (Jeph Yarnell), all of Spokane. Enoch married his second wife Joyce in 1979 and was with her until his death on July 10th. Duff is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 grandchildren.

Duff served in the U.S. Army in Korea and after suffering a back injury working at General Mills, went on to a career in the steel fabrication industry, ultimately working for Coeur’d Alene Steel until he retired. Duff was a popular and talented dance partner and also enjoyed country music, fishing with family at Holter Lake, Montana, gardening and of course watching and cheering the Mariners and Seahawks. Duff could frequently be found on a cool morning, enjoying a cup of coffee, reading the paper and feeding the entourage of squirrels that would join him there for the bounty of nuts he always provided. May he rest in peace.

The funeral will be held at Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home at 1306 N. Pines Rd. (off Mission) on Friday, July 21st beginning at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be at the same place prior to the funeral service from (9:45-10:45 a.m.) Graveside service will follow at Pines Cemetery 12000 E. 16th Ave at 12:30.