Warner William Jensen, 70

 Warner William Jensen, 70, passed away suddenly and much unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, in Kalispell, from a massive brain hemorrhage.

He was born March 7, 1941, in Great Falls to David Jensen and Wilma Warner, the second of two sons. Warner served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962 as an electronics specialist and was honorably discharged. He then attended the University of Salt Lake with a major in the sciences.

Warner, or “Dub Dub” as he was affectionately known, held many, many jobs throughout his life, including owning a bar, training dogs for field trails, river rafting guide, woodworking and performing various maintenance tasks. He was a jack of all trades and master of many, doing beautiful woodwork and extensively remodeling his home. He met his wife Jeri in 1994 and they were married in 1997. This was his first and only marriage.

Warner was exceedingly proud of the family he “inherited” when marrying Jeri and took great delight in his little granddaughters. Family was very important to him, as was his Catholic faith. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He loved travel, good food and wine, taking long walks with Boon, and getting together with family. Warner had a quirky sense of humor, was quick with a laugh, and loved telling stories from his colorful past. 

He was preceded in death by his father, David; and his nephew, Craig Jensen.

He is survived by his wife, Jeri, at their home in Whitefish; stepdaughter, Anne Armstrong and her husband, Jason; twin granddaughters, Malia and Jaela; mother, Wilma Jensen; brother, Hank Jensen and his wife, Judy; nephew, Scott Jensen and his wife, Linda, and their twins, Eric and Caitlin; niece, Lisa King and her husband, Frank, and their children, Cassandra and Frankie; and many, many friends. He also leaves behind his “grand puppy,” Boone.

“Dub Dub, we made a good life together, however short it was. You took good care of me and made my life much easier. You were a good man and will be sorely missed.”

Cremation has taken place and no services are pending, per his wishes. There may be a memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to North Valley Hospital Foundation in Whitefish in Warner's name.

He would enjoy looking down on all of us, have us raise a glass in a toast to his memory and be happy that he is in a better place.

You are invited to go to www.austinfh.com to offer condolences, share memories and view Warner's tribute wall.

.