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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 1:04 AM

Obituary - David Lee Jensen

October 26, 1950 - July 6, 2024
  • Source: Smith Family Funeral Home
Obituary - David Lee Jensen
David Jensen

David Lee Jensen was born on October 26, 1950, in Susanville, California, to George and Agnes Jensen.  At the age of 2, the family moved to Herlong, California, where David graduated high school in 1968, and began his career with the government as a meatcutter in 1971.  

David grew up hunting and fishing with his dad.  As a young man, he was known as one of the best in Lassen County at those activities.  In his early adult years, he added bowling. 

David and Wendy became a couple in December of 1980.  David always said that he fell in love with Jeremy first, and Wendy second.  Either way, they became a family.  In 2005, after 25 years together, they were married.  

David was not a hugely emotional man, but he stood proudly with tears in his eyes as Jeremy graduated from high school, college, medical school, and as he married his beloved daughter-in-law Lindsay.   He was a good Papa to his grandchildren, and nothing made him happier than spending time with them.  

David left this world on July 6, 2024, with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by his side.  

David was preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister Delores, and brother Larry Olsen.   He is survived by his wife, Wendy, his sister JoAnn, his son Jeremy Matuszak, daughter-in-law Lindsay, and his much-loved grandchildren London Sophia Matuszak and Harrison David Matuszak.  

 A celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:30 am at Smith Family Funeral Home in Fallon with a reception to follow.


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Comment author: Jeff goings Comment text: September 11, article Civics 101 I would like to commend Rachael Dahl and the Fallon post for their article. Civics 101. This is a reminder that we as citizens live in a representative form of government and why it is so important that we vote as voting is our way of making our voice heard. Comment publication date: 9/11/26, 1:30 PM Comment source: Churchill County Board of Commissioners Updates Comment author: PRF Comment text: Knew Sis from the B of A as a teller and in social gatherings around Fallon. When we bought our land in Kingston, Sis regaled us with her stories of gatherings at the old restaurant & bar on the way to Groves lake. Sis often said, 'What happens in Kingston stays in Kingston!' Fun & funny lady. Comment publication date: 9/8/26, 5:58 PM Comment source: Marilyn J. “Sis” Banovich Comment author: Ruth Fiege Comment text: So sorry for the pain your family is suffering. She is in comfort of Jesus arms. This is Ruth Fiege, Gary's cousin from WI. I can't begin to imagine the pain your family is suffering. So much comfort in knowing she and baby are with Jesus. God Bless you all during this tragedy. Love, Ruth Fiege Comment publication date: 9/8/26, 11:35 AM Comment source: Obituary: Charissa Mae Lunderstadt Comment author: Eric Comment text: FOIL the records/images for County vehicles, for safety..... Comment publication date: 9/4/26, 8:25 AM Comment source: Amid Flock Camera Concerns, CCSO Explains Its License Plate Readers
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