Elmo Jenks

Señor Jenks was one of my very favorite teachers at West Junior High. He was my English and Spanish teacher, and was kind and patient. Rest In Peace, señor. My condolences to the family. Renée Watson

So very sorry to hear of Senor Jenks' passing. He touched our lives with his wit and laughter in Spanish class at West. My sister (Linda Hoffman) in 1964-1965 and me in 1968-1969. We both remember him fondly. RIP good sir. Prayers to the family.

I taught with senor jenks for most of the 31 years he was also there. Although he taught Spanish and I spoke in algebra, I recognized his dedication to his profession, and his love and dedication to his students. I tried to emulate his writing backwards on the board, but couldn't match his style! He was a wonderful man. RIP Senor.
Terry Welch, Garden Valley.

Senor Jenks was also my Spanish teacher in 7th grade at West Jr. High. Loved him. He was so passionate about his career. May he rest in peace. Prayers are with his family

Senor Jenks was my Spanish teacher at West Junior High in ? 1990. Similar to the comment already posted, I too remember how he used to write backwards on the chalkboard. His favorite phrase was "Solamente en espanol, senor" when I would try to speak in English during class.

Both my brothers also went through his class and we all thought he was a great guy.

He will be remembered fondly.

How we love Uncle Elmo! His sweet smile, soft spoken comments, how he would light up whenever he looked at Ruth was all so wonderful. His great example of service to his Heavenly Father and to his family and friends is something that will stay with us forever. More importantly, we always felt such great love from him for us. He always has a kind comment or observation to share that made you feel like you were so wonderful. We will make miss his fun sense of humor, being able to observe how...

Our deepest sympathy to the family of your loved
one, Elmo. My oldest brother (James Hunt) went through school with Elmo and graduated in 1950, from Pocatello High School, with him. We graduated from PHS with Leon and Leola, knowing them quite well through our school years. We did on occasion see Elmo, when he was at the Taco Bell Arena
taking tickets for different events. He was a very warm, personable person and we had a nice conversation with him about our memories of growing...

Mr. Jenks was my Spanish teacher at West JHS in 1968. He did his best to have us all learn the language and understand some of the culture. And then that summer he taught three of us how to drive, in a gutsy move on his part. I'll forever remember him telling one of the students to stay closer to the center line because those car would move. He was one of the most patient and understanding teachers I had.
RIP Mr. Jenks