Jacques J. Bensard |
| Posted 2023-04-29 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2023 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Jacques J. Bensard was born in France, Nov. 11, 1931 and died on April 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Denise, his older brother Claude and Jacques and Alexisa's baby son, Alexis Bensard. Feb. 11, 2013, the love of his life, his wife of 61 years passed on. He is survived by his son, Doctor Denis D. Bensard, his wife Jerilyn and granddaughters, Anne and Claire and his younger brother, Gerard Bensard of Montreal Canada. Jacques and Alexisa immigrated to the United States of America in 1953, and they were married on Aug. 22, 1953 in the Chapel, Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Aurora, Co. They then made Denver their home. Jacques and Alexisa endeavored themselves to self-educate and learn English. In 1954, (not yet a citizen), Jacques was drafted in the US Army and served in an infantry unit, intelligence section, Nuremberg Germany. Upon his return, Jacques went to work for the State Industrial School for boys in Golden Colorado as a cottage counselor. He joined the US Army reserve serving two years. Then on January 15, 1958, Jacques was sworn in as a member of the Denver Police Department, retiring February 1988. As a parallel career, Jacques joined the Colorado Army National Guard in 1972, achieving the rank of sergeant first class with troop Command, Camp George West, in Golden, CO. After retirement, Jacques and his wife decided to make Lake Havasu their winter home. He loved the warmth of the sun. He was an active member of the Lake Havasu Marine Corps League. Jacques was an entrepreneur, general contractor, skilled carpenter, cabinet maker, and was well thought of by his clients, becoming friends with them while working on their projects. Jacques loved the outdoors; camping, fishing, and hunting along with other many other hobbies. But above all, Jacques was extremely proud of his citizenship, naturalized in 1955, holding his adopted country to the highest degree of loyalty and gratitude. He had so many friends. Jacques passing has left a void in our hearts, and he will be greatly missed. May he rest in eternal peace. |
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