Iona Jenkins' Obituary
Iona Jenkins peacefully passed away on June 14th 2015 after a long illness. Born in Ogden Utah August 9th, 1929 to Harold Leon and Mary Tingey. She was third of four children. Iona is preceded in death by her husband W.P. Jenkins and her sister Genae Richards. Survived by sisters Lucille Nielsen and Loy Ballantyne; children Geri Gilderoy, Robert Chugg, Doug Jenkins(Damian) & Russell Jenkins; grandchildren Scott Gilderoy, Julie Gilderoy, Jennifer Magnuson, Ashley Seifert, Andy Jenkins, Tristan Jenkins & Zach Jenkins. She has 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Iona held numerous jobs throughout her lifetime. She was the first woman to drive an 18 wheeler across the Alcan Highway in her early twenties. While in Utah she transcribed for a court reporter. After Iona moved to Washington in 1959 she became a legal secretary for a law firm in Lakewood. She then became the office manager for KCPQ Channel 13, the Clover Park School District’s educational television station. After the TV station closed she took as position in the Special Services Department of the Clover Park School District. Iona was an active member of the LDS Church until illness prevented her from attending.
Iona was friendly to everyone she met and told everyone they had a BEAUTIFUL smile. She enjoyed walking and going to lunch with her friends, traveling and car rides. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. She was a true lady in every sense of the word and our family will miss her sweet spirit. We love you mom.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Iona’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Viewing will be held Friday June 26th from 6 PM to 8 PM at Mt. View Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday June 27th at 12:00 PM in the Mt. View Garden Chapel. Reception to follow.
Please leave condolences and memories to the tribute wall.
What’s your fondest memory of Iona?
What’s a lesson you learned from Iona?
Share a story where Iona's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Iona you’ll never forget.
How did Iona make you smile?
