Obituary of Jens Andersen

Jens Andrew Andersen III, age 61 of Eugene, passed away on March 8, 2015 as a result of complications from an aggressive form of lymphoma. Jens was born on September 19, 1953 in Pocatello, ID. Jens grew up in Fort Hall, ID and graduated from the University of Idaho, majoring in accounting. After college, Jens moved to Eugene where he worked as a registered FINRA securities representative as well as a Certified Public Accountant and Shareholder with a regional accounting firm, happily retiring in 2012. Jens served as a Director on the Oregon Board of Accountancy and as a Director for the Board of the Oregon Society of CPA’s. An advocate for a strong community, Jens volunteered for and held leadership positions at a variety of not-for-profit organizations including Big Brother/Sister, Eugene Symphony, Junior Achievement, McKenzie Willamette Hospital Foundation, Eugene Town Club, Central Oregon Community College Foundation, and Track Town USA. In 2014, Jens served as the Managing Member of the Southern Willamette Angel Network. Jens is preceded in death by his parents, Jens and Harriet Andersen. Jens is survived by his wife of 31 years, JoAnn and four siblings, Jon, Joy Ann, Jerri and Joel and their families.