Memories of Eric Jensen

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Eric Jensen

Laguna Beach, CA

December 17, 1942 - March 11, 2026

Dec 17, 1942 - Mar 11, 2026

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Jim Kelley

Eric and I joined the Laguna Beach Lifeguard Force on the same day back in 1961. We had grown up on the beach together and we swam close together to qualify for the Force. It was a very difficult cold swim but we kept encouraging each other and we finally made it. We guarded at Crescent together for years and became very close. He was simply one of the finest men I have ever known. His quiet, understated sense of competence and duty represented an ideal to which we all aspired.

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Jo Jensen

Thank you for your kind words Jim Thank you for your kind words Jim Thank you for your kind words Jim

Matt Fisher

We were lifeguards in Laguna and fellow Naval aviators aboard the carrier America. I am grateful we were able to reconnect. Fair winds and following seas.

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Jo Jensen

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Jo Jensen

Thank you Matt, Eric talked about you often, I'm glad you guys were able reconnect too, it was important ... Read more Thank you Matt, Eric talked about you often, I'm glad you guys were able reconnect too, it was important to Eric to stay in touch... Read more Thank you Matt, Eric talked about you often, I'm glad... Read more

Walter Moser

Eric was a great friend, and he will be greatly missed. We flew combat missions together, and he was always there, providing mutual support. We maintained our friendship during the intervening 57 years. May God allow Eric to fly with the Angels. Rest in Peace, my dear friend.

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Jo Jensen

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Jo Jensen

Walt thank you so much for your beautiful message. Eric spoke of you often and was very fond of you. Walt thank you so much for your beautiful message. Eric spoke of you often and was very fond of you. Walt thank you so much for your beautiful message. ... Read more

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Nurit Kotick

Ron and I send our deepest sympathies, Jo. May his memory be a blessing.

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Jo Jensen

Pamela Webster

I am so sorry. Eric was an incredible friend to Shedd and me.

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Jo Jensen

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Jo Jensen

Yes Pam, Eric loved you both very much.
They shared a lot of memories from Vietnam and I'm sure they're... Read more Yes Pam, Eric loved you both very much.
They shared a lot of memories from Vietnam and I'm sure they're reunited in Heaven.
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Charles Cook

Enjoy fair winds and following seas dear Eric!

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Charles Cook

A-7 Corsair Wingman A-7 Corsair Wingman A-7 Corsair Wingman

Jo Jensen

Thank you Charlie ❤️ Thank you Charlie ❤️ Thank you Charlie ❤️

Mike and Janiece Hudgins

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Jo Jensen

Thank you for always loving him and praying for him ❤️ Thank you for always loving him and praying for him ❤️ Thank you for always loving him and praying for him... Read more

Chris Sharman

Eric was my navy mentor and friend for nearly 40 years. A caring man, devoted husband, and Navy combat veteran! Fair winds and following seas my friend. You are loved and will be missed. God bless the Jensen family!

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Jo Jensen

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Thank you Chris, Eric loved and respected you so much. He was also very proud of you. Thank you for allowing... Read more Thank you Chris, Eric loved and respected you so much. He was also very proud of you. Thank you for allowing him to be part of... Read more Thank you Chris, Eric loved and respected you so much.... Read more

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Regina Atkinson

Sincere condolences to family and friends. Please lean on the Most High, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our trials. (2 Cor 1:3) God understands your pain and will provide the comfort you need. Do not hesitate to pour out your heart to Him in prayer.

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