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David James Jensen

Joplin, MO, USA

July 14, 1975 - May 18, 2019

Jul 14, 1975 - May 18, 2019

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David James Jensen, 43, prolific pianist and film aficionado, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Joplin, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Chiaverini Jensen; his mother and step-father, Kathryn and Roger Johnson of Silver Spring, Maryland; his sister, Nicole Jensen of Ellicott City, Maryland; his niece, Mallory Jensen of Columbia, Maryland; his half-sister, Jamison Jensen of Bowie, Maryland; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and treasured friends. David was preceded in death by his father, James Jensen, Jr. and his mother-in-law, Judy Page.

As a child, David taught himself to play the piano and he emerged early on as a naturally gifted musician. He played with a variety of bands and he also performed as a solo artist in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and later in New Orleans. Those who were lucky enough to witness his talent were often blown away by the speed, precision, and emotion-inducing power behind his piano playing.

According to David's wishes, his ashes will be scattered over Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, Louisiana on a future date to be determined by his family.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in David's memory to NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, P.O. Box 49104, Baltimore, Maryland 21297 or online: https://nami.org/ Arrangements by Ozark Memorial Park Crematorium.

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