Kristopher Roy Jensen, 35, of West Richland, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center.
He was born on March 7, 1978 in Richland, Washington to Larry and Linda (Bechtol) Jensen. He was raised and educated in Benton City, graduated from Kiona-Benton High School and attended CBC. He was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Kris worked for Horn Rapids Golf Course following high school and then worked as a cabinet maker for five years. For the past seven years he was a member of Carpenters L.U. 1849, and worked as a journeyman for Grant Construction Company.
Kris was an avid power lifter and loved his time spent in the gym training with his close friends and family. He was a passionate competitor and set many State and National Power Lifting records in his weight class. He exhibited ruthless dedication not only in his own training, but never lacked compassion for his friends and fellow competitors. Kris treasured the time spent in the mountains camping and fishing with his brothers and father, especially the trips to Camp La Wis Wis. As a child, Kris enjoyed time spent gardening with his mother, playing pranks with his brothers and staying with Grandma and Grandpa Bechtol and Aunt Connie and Uncle Brad. He also loved the Oregon Coast.
Kris loved and adored his children. He was very proud of his son Matthew and his accomplishments in martial arts, his beautiful "princess" Analiah, and his "lil man" Lazer.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Jensen, and father and step-mother, Larry and Cheryl Jensen, all of Benton City; his children, Matthew, Analiah and Lazer; his brother, Ryan Jensen and his step-brothers, Terry Baumgartner and Ron Baumgartner and fiancee, Loni Anderson, all of Benton City; his grandparents, Roy and LaVerna Bechtol of Coulee City; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Kris was preceded in death by two brothers, Cory Jensen in 2009, Shawn Jensen in 2010; step-brother, Jeff Baumgartner in 1993; and grandparents, Ben and Anna Lou Jensen.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Benton City Ward. Viewing is scheduled from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the Relief Society Room, prior to the service. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 20th at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery located west of Coulee City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.