David Jenkins

May hope is for the Jenkins family to trust the God of all comfort to carry them through this terrible trial.

Dave and I had many meaningful conversations while he 'ran the front desk' at First UMC Portland. I appreciated his columns in that church's newsletter. We shared stories but not in depth as we could have about his life and his challenges. I shall miss him.

David was very dear to my husband and me and officiated at our wedding in Reno in 1997. His writing skills came in handy when we requested he create a Scrabble themed ceremony (David was at that time a rabid Scrabble player)and he came up with such a clever piece that was funny and romantic. His homilies and haircuts were always a welcome sight in my in-box. So many stories and memories...Thanks to Sam for taking such loving care of David and for being an important part of his life for so...