Elden Jenson, 79, of Grand Forks, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Elden Beauford Jenson was born February 21, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND to Oscar and Thenora (Selmanson) Jenson. He grew up in Bygland and attended country school. He then attended East Grand Forks Senior High School graduating in 1965. Elden was a parts manager for Grand Forks Welding for over 45 years, working up until his passing. On November 9, 1987, Elden married Darlene Ann Wysocki in Grand Forks. Elden loved spending time with his family and really enjoyed gambling at Dakota Magic.

He is survived by his loving wife Darlene Jenson of Grand Forks; step-son Richard (Rachel) Higgins of Buxton; grandsons Collin Higgins, Sydney Holmen both of Buxton, and Jesse Ray Higgins of Daytona Beach, FL; great-granddaughter Athena Higgins; nieces and nephews Donald (Julie) Jenson, Jr. of Bagley, Darla Jenson of East Grand Forks, Kenny (Candee) Jenson of Thompson, Sabrina (Gene) Beau Lac of Minot, Connie (Pat) Hofstad of Fargo, Fay (Dave Matcha) Ask of Bemidji, Dwayne (Sherrie) Lawdermilt of Clarksville, TN and Carl Lawdermilt of Grand Forks. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Thenora Jenson, Brother Donald (Shirley) Jenson, Sr., sister Evonne (Tom) Klein, step-son Randall S. Rosin, and great-nephew Dylan Jenson.

VISITATION: 4:00-6:00 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Dahl Funeral Home 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 6:00 PM also at Dahl Funeral Home on Thursday.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.