BALLSTON SPA — John T. Jensen, 62, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born in Schenectady, NY on November 25, 1960 to Troels and Marjorie Jensen.
John was a graduate of Middlebury College, majoring in Art and Philosophy. He earned an MFA from the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania.
He was aware of the beauty of the natural world from a very early age. His first words as a baby were “Pretty sky!” He grew up to be an artist specializing in landscape painting. He also employed his art in landscaping, mainly in Philadelphia.
He enjoyed meeting people around Alaska, where he did archaeological work in many remote villages. John was working in a village that started to flood rather quickly. By the time he got to the airstrip it was taking on water. The pilot of the last plane to leave offered a choice. “I can take your gear or you, pick now.” The plane blew a tire upon landing in Fairbanks and slid off the runway. John was a little rattled and not very reassured when he was given a T-shirt as compensation for the lost gear and the exciting landing.
He was predeceased by his parents Troels and Marjorie Jensen. John is survived by his siblings Anne Jensen (Glenn Sheehan), Peter Jensen, and David Jensen, and his niece Justine Sheehan.
At John’s request there will be no services. Memorial contributions in memory of John may be made to Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. www.saratoga-arts.org
Online remembrances may be made at armerfuneralhome.com
