Paul Edward Tyson Jensen
April 27, 1926-Nov. 29, 2025
Pleasanton, California
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Paul Edward Tyson Jensen, 99 of Pleasanton, California on November 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Paul, “Pops” was born April 27, 1926, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Paul Christian Wittenberg Jensen and Nena Laura Roberston. He graduated from Tulane University majoring in physics, mathematics 1947 and business administration 1949; later obtaining an MBA at Golden Gate University in 1976.
Paul’s life was marked by service, generosity, kindness and devotion to family and community. A proud veteran of the USNR 1943-45 Midshipman and Captain of the USMCR, WWII, Korea. He met his bride Jule “Cookie” in San Diego during his enlistment and wed in 1953 in Camaguey, Cuba. Paul worked as the assistant manager of the Cuban Atlantic Sugar Company, in Lugareno until 1955. Upon returning to the states, he began his career as senior engineering specialist at GTE Sylvania, in Mountain View and later with ESL/TRW as senior staff engineer until his retirement in 1992. He shared his expertise by teaching at Bay Area colleges and universities, professional memberships to IEEE, American Physics Society, Mathematical Association of America, World Future Society and Associate Fellow, Society for Technical Communications. In his free time, he enjoyed connecting with others on his ham radio, cheering on the SF Giants and Warriors, watching tennis and running half marathons in the Avenue of the Giants.
He was known for his kindness, humor and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. Paul was an active member of Pleasanton North Rotary, Sertoma and GraceWay Church. Paul and Jule traveled globally making many friends along the way. Paul was a dedicated husband, father, grand-father, great grandfather, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years Jule and son Christian. Paul is survived by his two daughters Elena Frost and Connie Moss, grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Caroline, Abigail and Julia, great grandchildren, Daphne, Paul, Aiden and Ryan.
Paul will be missed greatly but leaves a warm legacy of cherished memories and love. A celebration of his life will be held on March 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. GraceWay Church 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton followed by a reception in the parish hall.
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