Iona Jenkins

Iona J. Jenkins, 94, our loving sweet mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2005. She died at her home in Newton surrounded by her family. Iona and her twin sister were born on April 11, 1911 in Newton, Utah to Pearl Eugene and Nettie Ann Griffin Jenkins. She was the oldest of five children. She married Burton Jenkins on November 20, 1930 in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized on November 29, 1939 in the Logan LDS Temple. Her husband died on March 14, 2003. After 75 years of marriage, they are united together again. Iona graduated from North Cache High School. She worked at the Bluebird in Logan. Later, she was a cook for the Newton Elementary School lunch program and has been long remembered by the students for her good cooking. She was an active member of Newton 1st Ward. She taught Primary and was a Relief Society teacher for over 30 years. She had a strong testimony of the gospel. Mother is survived by the following sons and daughters: Don Jenkins, Providence; Barbara Daryl Green, Roy, UT; Ralph Veneta Jenkins, Twin Falls, ID; Richard Gwen Jenkins, Newton; Marjorie Erickson, Elwood, UT; 15 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren; two sisters: Iola Kelson twin , California and Zeta George, College Ward. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, one brother and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the Newton 1st Ward Chapel, 90 South 100 West. Friends and family may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield and Saturday morning at the church prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Newton City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com . We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to the staff of IHC Hospice for the gentle love and care given to our dear mother.
Dear Mom Although we cannot see you now,
You are always on our minds.
All the loving things you did for us,
So thoughtful and so kind Although we cannot hold you now,
You are being held here in our hearts. And through our loving memories,
We will never have to part. Although we cannot call on you,
To help us through the day,
We will remember what you taught us
With your loving ways. Although we cannot tell you now,
How special you have been,
We will be sure to tell you, Mom
When we see you again. We Love You