Burke Jensen, of West Valley Utah, passed away on October 29, 2024. Burke was born in Redmond  Utah on January 11, 1938, the fourth child of Oral and Ellen Jensen.
Burke was a proud graduate of Spanish Fork High School. Shortly after his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he honed his skills as an aircraft Maintenance Technician Specialist, recruiter, and First Sergeant B-52 of a flight, Strategic Air Command. He retired after a distinguished 28-year career as a Chief Master Sergeant.
Following his military service, he worked at Zion’s Bank as a security officer.
During his high school years, he met and married MaryAnn Wyler, with whom he had four children: Shanna & husband Gary Taylor, Tracy & husband Tracy Biolos, Christian & wife Stacie Jensen, and Toni & husband Craig Wiseman. They later divorced. He then married Rita Noyes.
He was a good stepfather to her three children: Robbie, Trudy, and Michael Noyes. They later divorced.
A man of deep faith, Burke was passionate about serving others and cherished his church callings.
He also dedicated countless hours to temple service.
Burke’s legacy of service and love for his family will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Burke is survived by his four children and three stepchildren and many grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren. He leaves behind 1 sister and 2 brothers: Miriam Bonita “Bonnie” Crump, Kent Jensen, and Randy Jensen.
Burke made many friends in the different communities that he lived in, he was a true friend to all who knew him, and he was a very generous man.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Iona May Jensen, Myron Jensen, Thad Jensen, Shanna Rae, and Creig Jensen. He is also preceded in death by two grandsons, Rusty and Ryan Barrett.
A graveyard service with full military rights will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the Spanish Fork, Utah Cemetery.
A luncheon will be provided after the graveside service. at the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saint 870 East Canyon Road Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.