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1936
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2021
David JENKINS Obituary
David Jenkins, passed away March 2, 2021, in Lincoln, CA. David was born January 11, 1936, to parents Delbert Jenkins and Willa Jenkins of Springfield, Ohio. He was 85 years old and survived by his wife Elfie of 38 years. Dave graduated from Northeastern High School in 1954, retired from the Navy after 20 years, a hospital corpsman on Nuclear submarines. He is survived by his sister, Debbie Jenkins of Springfield; brother Don and sister in-law Bonnie Jenkins of Pleasant Hill, Ohio; Daughters: Cathy and (husband) Bill Gierman of Lake Havasu, Arizona; Kim and (husband) Jim Chase of Provo, Utah; Kelly Jenkins of Sebring, Ohio and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. A Military funeral will be held at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA, April 19. A memorial service will be held in Lincoln California July 31, 2021.
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Nicole Chase
April 18, 2021
My grandpaw was a great man. He helped so many people and his laugh was so contagious. He taught me at a young age, the father of our country was John Wayne! He will be missed and always loved and we'll all see him on the other side.
Kimberly Jenkins Chase
April 18, 2021
My dad was a fun and loving man. I always loved my dad's laugh, it was so contagious. Dad was a Navy man and we were Navy brats. We grew up being really proud of our dad and the military and country. He raised 4 beautiful daughters, Cathy, Karen, Kim and Kelly. Sadly, Karen preceded him in death. I'm sure we were more than a handful for him. I'm grateful for the time I had with my dad and I will miss him terribly.
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