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Kevin Dean Jensen, 62, of Morganton passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2023. Kevin was born in Kearney, Nebraska to Janet Pettis and the late Reverend Alvin Jensen on May 24, 1961. Being the son of a minister, he grew up moving between Missouri and Kansas. Understandably, Kevin immediately fell in love with the beautiful mountain terrain of Western North Carolina and its vast hiking and biking trails. Kevin received a B.S. degree in Psychology from Pittsburg State University, Kansas, and his M.A. degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. He spent his career serving people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities both in Kansas and North Carolina. Upon his retirement Kevin was employed as a Staff Psychologist at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. In addition to his mother of Rapid City, SD, Kevin is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Joyce McCarn Jensen of the home and a brother, Keith Jensen, of Englewood, Colorado. Kevin is also survived by a special sister-in-law, Janice M. Goode of Fletcher, NC; niece Mollie G. Phillips of Hendersonville, NC; nephew, Robert S. Goode, Jr. of Asheville, great-nephew Noah Phillips of Hendersonville, and a host of special friends.
A graveside service will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00pm at Oak Hill United Methodist Church cemetery with the Reverend Adam Love officiating. Memorials may be directed to The Men's Club of Morganton, Bikes 4 Kids, PO Box 3825, Morganton, NC or to Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 2239 Hwy 181, Morganton, NC.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I'm so sorry to hear about Kevin. He was always so kind to me growing up. I'm praying for everyone. Love you.
I'm so sad and shocked to learn of Kevin's passing. I really enjoyed working with him. He was very kind and always willing to talk and help others. He will be so missed!! Joyce, you and your family are in my thoughts, and I will be praying for God's peace and comfort. With love and deepest sympathy, Robin Hennessee Laffey
So sorry to hear this shocking news about Kevin. Joyce, you’re in our thoughts and prayers!
Joyce, I am so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. I always enjoyed working with him and bumping into you and him after retirement. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Nina
Dear Joyce, Kevin was such a good fit in our family. Tim loved talking with him because of his easy going personality and giving spirit. I loved him because he loved you and his helpfulness to your mother. He always grilled for all those birthday bashes, didn't he? And his caring affection for your dogs over the years is an enduring trait. I'm sure he was an excellent help in his job. He had the quality of a great listener. I will be praying for you during the hard days ahead. Kevin is hiking and biking in sunlight. Wanda
What a shock! I am so sorry to hear this, Joyce. Life is sometimes so unfair. I loved working with Kevin and his willingness to take on difficult cases. The picture looks so much like Buddy it made me think of their epic and physical mountain bike rides. As a joke. I tried to get Duke to give Kevin a written warning to stop hurting Buddy on these rides. We loved hearing about them-probably because we couldn’t do what they did. This is so hard to take, but we are having to accept some tough events these days. May the peace of God be with you and your family.