Stephen Lars Jensen, 50, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Lake Tenkiller. He was born on December 1, 1971 in Elgin, Illinois. He worked for Thicksten Enterprises in Alma, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Melinda (Mindy) Jensen, his father Martin (Red) Jensen, and many grandparents.

He is survived by his son Tyler Jensen, mother Elise (Winki) Faldon, sister Elissa Jensen, her daughter Catherine Elise Stobaugh, her sons Gage, Jensen, and Miles, sister Elizabeth Sutton (Eric), sister Leslie Williams (Jack), sister Vickie Monnie (Darrell), many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and Ed Thicksten who was a great friend and mentor.

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. No formal service will be held at this time.