OMAHA- Former Nebraska State Sen. James “Jim” Jensen had a knack for real estate development and a strong bent for community service. It was, however, his love of family that guided his fruitful life. "Jim loved gardening, camping, boating, fishing and building, but his greatest love was his wife, Joan, and his kids and grandkids," son-in-law Steve Curtiss said Sunday. "His family was kind of everything to him."

Jensen, 89, died last week at an Omaha hospital. A funeral service occurred at Christ Community Church. Jensen was a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard. After developing over 150 homes and a plethora of acreage, Jensen turned to the Legislature. He spent 12 years representing District 20 and served as chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee.

Jensen was a part owner and 30-year board member of First Westroads Bank in Omaha. He also served on the boards of Grace University and Christ Community Church. Jensen was also appointed to the City of Omaha Zoning Board of Appeals and was elected to the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District board.

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