Irene Jentzsch

IRENE FALKNER JENTZCH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Irene Virginia Falkner Jentzsch, 83, passed away February 20, 2010, at her home in Idaho Falls. Irene was born January 3, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emil “Elmer” Falkner and Virginia Wetzel Falkner. She was raised in the Salt Lake area and graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City. Irene married Francis Laverne Jentzsch on June 6, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died in 1996. She was a mother and a homemaker. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Irene helped get the Denver LDS Temple ready to open and worked in the Idaho Falls Temple in her later years. She served in the Primary and Young Women’s organizations and also at Girl’s Camp. Irene enjoyed sewing, camping, and her dogs. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Irene is survived by: Son, Harley Kent (Judy) Jentzsch of Hyde Park, UT; Daughter, Penny Irene (C. Paul) Brizzee of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Kevin Reed (Pat) Jentzsch of Denver, CO: Son, Kale Alan (Ginger) Jentzsch of Golden, CO; 27 Grandchildren and 55 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers, Eddie Falkner, Cliff Falkner, Howard Falkner and Ken Falkner, and a grandson, Bjorn Jentzsch. Memorial Services will be held on March 29, 2010, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Private Family Burial Services were held in the Lincoln Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kari I was sad to hear of Irene's passing. I knew her from an office I worked at. She was such a fun lady to visit with. We enjoyed her visits to our office. Denise I will miss this wonderfull woman who adopted a messed up teenager and gave her the greatest gift of all, her time and her heart. Thanks Mom and I will really miss you but I am glad that you are no longer in pain and are with your loved ones on the other side. Eleta Creutz My condolences to the family of Irene Jentzsch, I have known Irene for forty years, We had so many good memories, fun times, lots of great talks in person, and on the phone. I miss the phone calls especially now, as that is how we kept in touch over the last ten or so years. I am looking forward to our being together in the future, and again having the wonderful friendship we have enjoyed her on earth! May God bless you with his love and comfort at this time, and know that my empathy and sympathy and prayer are with you now. Love, Eleta Creutz