Kim Jensen, 67, passed away June 15, 2022, peacefully at his home. He was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Milt and Karen Jensen of Tooele, Utah.
Kim was raised in Tooele, Utah. He was a loving and brilliant man who could fix anything and enjoyed taking things apart just to see how they worked. He had certifications in electrical, heating and A/C, welding, and heavy equipment operation. He spent many years at EG&G, a government contracting facility, working in the destruction of chemical weapons. He was always passionate about his work and finally was able to go to college at the age of 53, earning his associate degree as a physical therapist assistant, by far his favorite and most rewarding career. He loved helping people and being able to make a difference in their lives. He was also loved back by all the letters of appreciation received over the years from his patients.
As a young man, Kim enjoyed being part of the swim team in high school and excelled in the butterfly which he practiced until a diagnosis of ALS in his 60s. He was a professional dirt bike racer and raced until his late 40s. He taught his boys his passion for dirt biking, and he eventually became their pit crew.
Kim always had a unique ability to find a balance between work and play. He enjoyed riding his Harley Ultra Classic, playing pickleball, golfing, mountain biking and camping. He loved the outdoors and participated in the Senior Games in pickleball for many years.
Kim had an unforgettable sense of humor and would give you the shirt off his back. He was a natural teacher and wanted to always share his vast knowledge and help out a friend or stranger.
Kim was courageous in his battle against ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He will be sorely missed by his wife and soulmate of 17 years Carol Gora Jensen; sons Cody (Jami) Jensen, Shad (Cindy) Jensen of Tooele, and Aaron (Mary) Jensen of Salt Lake City; grandchildren Hannah (Dusty) Schlund and Devan “Blaze” Jensen of Tooele; great-granddaughter Lyla Schlund; mother Karen Jensen; and brother Chris (Jody) Jensen of Tooele. He was preceded in death by his son Austin Jensen, and sister Teri Jensen-Hopkins.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 12 to 2 p.m., at the SunRiver Community Center, 4275 S. Country Club Drive, St. George, Utah. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Kim to the ALS Association, www.als.org/donate.
The family wishes to thank Metcalf Mortuary for their gracious and kind support at this difficult time.