Tallahassee, Florida
1942 - 2010
Frederick L. "Rick" Jenks, Jr. passed away on the morning of October 24th, 2010 at Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 68. Rick excelled in all aspects of life, personal and professional. He loved more than anything making others laugh. Rick Jenks resided in Tallahassee with his...
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A wonderful personality has left this World. He and my brother Bill Geise were great friends in High School and beyond- they were quite a twosome! I shall miss him.
Helengene Wilson
November 28, 2010 | Venice, FL
Dear Lynn and Andy...Our heartfelt condolences. Rick was a super ambassador for the OHS Class of '59 & a boyhood chum. We will miss him greatly.
Annie & Chuck Clarke
November 14, 2010
Dear Lynn and Andy,
I am very saddened because of this loss. He was part of a critical period in my life when I was relatively new to America. He always was there when I needed him and directed my disseration as if he were a friend and colleague with his cozy, classy and charming demeanor. I am glad that I could be a part of his farewell tribute on November 6th.
His presence will be always felt.
Carmen Sualdea
November 07, 2010 | Tallahassee, FL
Dear Lynn and Andy
I am still in shock but am processing and accepting the fact that Dr. Jenks is not with us. He will be missed and constatly remembered with great love, appreciation and admiration. The kindest man I have ever known, the most dedicated teacher and a loyal friend. I have been thinking of him constatly and recalling his words of encouragement. Being so far away, in Israel, his existence gave me a lot of encouragement and guidence accross the miles. I have the pictuer of...
Smadar Messer
November 06, 2010 | Tel Aviv
I worked with Rick for many years at FSU as a colleague. After our respective retirements I missed what was the almost daily contacts with him. His wit, intelligence, and energy became few as the opportunity to visit each other diminished. It is hard to think that there will be no interaction with him in the future. I have fond memories. Good bye dear friend.
George Dawson
November 03, 2010 | Tallahassee, FL
Lynn and children, it is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to you. A piece of me has gone with Rick. He was one of the brightest stars in OHS's Class of '59, and one who always found the humor in any situation. Keep the good memorie, as will we, his former classmates.
Susanne Blessing Hepworth
November 03, 2010 | San Marcos, CA
We were sad to hear of Rick's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. He will be missed. Judy and Frank Metcalf
class" 59"
Judy Metcalf
November 01, 2010 | Cocoa, FL
Rick always had a smile and made you smile no matter how you felt. He was such a giving and fun person. We will cherish all the fond memories.
Jane Barclay Moore
Class of '59
Jane Moore
November 01, 2010 | Charlotte, NC
I was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. It was way too soon. I have many happy memories of Rick...especially from the 7th grade class at the Jr High in Olean, NY and of his Mom and Dad at "Pick-Ups" where the class of "59" spent many "after school" hours.
Sandy Jones-Milne
November 01, 2010 | Portsmouth, NH