Allen Harding Jensen passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born September 10, 1940, in Spanish Fork, UT, to Marvin Harding Jensen and Fayone Brimhall.

Allen grew up in Spanish Fork. He married Helen Allen on August 16, 1962 in the Manti LDS Temple. They have 5 children: Christine Farnsworth (Russell), Russell Allen Jensen (Ellen), Suzy Oviatt, Nanette Gale (Troy), and Joey Carter (Scott). They have 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Allen had a love for gardening, growing the most amazing vegetable gardens every summer. His green thumb caused virtually everything he planted to grow out of control, and he had a special knack for hard-to-grow plants and flowers. Cacti and African Violets often covered the kitchen table. Allen took pride in his landscaping, continuously changing and adding to his yard. His other talents include art and crafts. He especially loved painting beautiful landscapes and scenery and making pottery, which he generously shared with his family.

Allen loved serving the Lord. He was called to many positions in the LDS church throughout his life and served in nearly every capacity possible in a bishopric, including Bishop. He was involved with scouting for many years, and enjoyed camping with and teaching the boys how to survive in the wild.

Allen taught 6th grade for 34 years at Provost Elementary in Provo, UT. At the same time, he worked as a radiology technician, often taking calls during the night and then teaching the next day. After retiring from teaching 6th grade, he taught at BYU for 9 years, teaching students who were majoring in elementary education how to teach science.

In his retirement years, Allen enjoyed 4-wheeling and camping trips with Helen and a group of their friends. He was a fighter, overcoming many illnesses and injuries over the last several years.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the LDS Stake Center on 1150 E. 1240 S. in Spanish Fork, UT. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:30-12:30, for those who wish to pay respects.

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