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Carl Jensen Open House at Camp Waskowitz
(Carl was Steve's Father & his Aunt Marie's Third Cousin)
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Carl Jensen
Carl Jensen at home June 2006

Camp Waskowitz
near North Bend, Washington,
was founded in 1947 under the leadership
of 
Carl Jensen, then Superintendent of Highline School District, to provide environmental education
and team building programs
for school children.
- - -
Carl Jensen,  1909 - 2006

Camp Waskowitz Sign
(Photo from Highline Public Schools,
Camp Waskowitz web site)

On May 26, 2007, an Open House was held at Camp Waskowitz
to honor this man who did so much for so many.
Main Walk
Main walk at center of Camp
Dining Hall
Dining Hall
Dining Hall Kitchen
Dining Hall Kitchen
Cabins
Cabins
Inside Cabins
Inside the Cabins
Dining Hall Tables
Inside the Dining Hall
Cabins River Side
Cabins from the river side
Trail to River
Trail to the river
Camp Fire
Campfire by the river
River by Campfire
Snoqualmie River beside the Campfire
Council Hall
Group gathering outside the Council Hall
Memory Display
Memories of Carl Jensen displayed
Ed Building
The Education Building
Memory Trees
Memory Trees to take home
(donated by Weyerhaeuser Company)
Program Begins
The program begins
Family & Friends
Family & Firends
Plaque Presentation
Camp Director Roberta McFarland
presents a Memorial Plaque to Carl's son

Larry Jensen's Memories
Carl's son Larry
and Camp Director Roberta

Dig Hole for Memory Tree
Family & Friends dig a hole
for a Memory Tree
Fertilize Tree with Memories
The Memory Tree is fertilized
with the ashes of Memories
written by Family & Friends
Plant Memory Tree
The Memory Tree
is planted
Lunch by River
Sandwiches are served
at the River Shelter
Lunch by River
Sandwiches are served
at the River Shelter
Lunch by River
Sandwiches are served
at the River Shelter

Family Members
Family members:
Marie, Peggy & Steve

Family Members
Family members:
Roberta, Ernie & Chris
Family Members
Family members:
Jean, Lisa & Ron
Family Members
Family members:
Marie, Angie & Cari
Family Members
Family members:
Steve, Marie & Molly
Family Members
Family members:
Peggy & Steve
View Up River
View up River from Bridge

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© Peggy Garber, June 2007

View Down River
View down River from Bridge