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Show I . - - - v - s ; , s J - . . . - - : -3 r ... i t . , . ,;: -J " - . I I w . : i : - . I ' l. i - v ; '.- . I JESS AND VIOLA JENSEN of Vernal are to celebrate 50 years of marriage on August 16, 1980. Viola and Jess have four daughters, nine grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. 50 years of marriage for the Jess Jensens' Jess and Viola Jensen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday evening, August 16, 1980 between 7 and 9 p.m. at their home in Randlett. They were married August 24, 1930 in Vernal, Utah. Jess was born October 10, 1902, in Vernal to Mr. and Mrs. Jens Peter and Rosetta Jensen. He was employed as a teamster early in his life, driving between Price and Vernal. He also spent some time working in the local gilsonite mines. After his marriage to Viola, they bought a ranch and began farming in the Ashton Valley. During these years he was also employed as a "Ditch Rider" for the Ouray Park and Irrigation Co. Viola will be remembered as the daughter of Marion and Hulda Hardy, Westover. Born October 13, 1911, in Vernal, she is a graduate of Uintah High School. Jess and Viola have four daughters and 15 grandchildren. Carol, who is married to Sheldon J. Lewis, has four children and they reside in Kaysville, UT. Marion married Norton D. Shelton had one son. Marion died at age 24. Irene, wife of Joseph Dennison. has 2 children, and they reside in Sandy, Utah. Joyce married Dennis A. Shiner. They have 3 children and live in Woods Cross, Utah. Jess and Viola extend an invitation to friends, relatives, and neighbors to help them commemorate their 50 years of marriage. No gifts please. |