Delbert Jenkins

DELBERT JENKINS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Delbert L Jenkins, 71, of Idaho Falls, died May 30, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1935, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Huston Lusk Jenkins and Caddie Davis Jenkins. He attended schools in Rexburg graduating from Madison High School and attending Ricks College. He married DeLone Larson and they were later divorced. He married Eileen Lake Merrill September 29, 1962, in Idaho Falls. He worked in retail sales and management. They lived in Independence, Missouri for 25 years, then returned to Idaho Falls. Upon his retirement, they spent half of each year at Fountain of Youth Spa Resort near Niland, California. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an LDS Mission in the Northern States Mission. His greatest joy was being with his family and his dog Pepè. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors, gardening, loved meeting and talking to people-'he never met a stranger'- and was a member of the Rolling Russetts R.V. Group. Survivors include: Wife: Eileen Jenkins, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kevin L (Tamie) Merrill, Idaho Falls, ID Son: D. Randall (Bonnie) Allen, Sugar City, ID Son: Jared W. (Esther) Allen, Ammon, ID Daughter: Kelly Jean (Kirk) Buttle, Atlanta, GA Daughter: Sandra De (Lance) Young, Battle Ground, WA Daughter: Tamara Le (Craig) Patterson, Fort Lewis, WA Brother: Huston Dee (Mariland) Jenkins, Pocatello, ID Brother: Frank (Lorene) Jenkins, Rexburg, ID Brother: Vaughn (Linda) Jenkins, Rexburg, ID Sister: Arlene Janson, Rexburg, ID 23 Grandchildren & 1 Great Grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jay Jenkins. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS Skyline Ward, 2345 West 17th South, with Bishop Kirk Larsen officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Annis-Little Butte Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ----------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Steve and Shauna Kent shaunakent@sbcglobal.net Dear Eileen and Family, We are sorry for your great loss. We have wonderful memories of both of you while you lived in Independence. You touched our lives in so many ways. May God bless you and your family at this time and always. Love, Steve and Shauna Kent Dear Eileen, Arlene and I send you and your family our deepest condolences. Sincerely, Ted and Arlene Waters We were saddened to read about Del. He was a wonderful neighbor to us for so many years. I know his health was bad...now he can finally rest with no pain. Hug one another for us. Linda and Leonard Fields Dear Eileen and family, Leon just read the paper, we are so sorry. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Laura & Leon Watlington