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William Jencks Obituary
MANCHESTER -- William Robert "Bob" Jencks, 69, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester of massive heart failure.
He was born July 15, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, son of William Baldwin Jencks and Lena Louise Adcock Jencks. He grew up in Columbus and on his family farm near Galesburg, Ill. He completed his undergraduate degree at Miami University in Ohio, where he was an outstanding football player.
Bob was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1963 National Football League draft as a kicker and end. That year the Bears won the NFL championship. In 1965 he played for the Washington Redskins.
In 1968 he married Scotti Ann Miller. He went on to earn a doctorate in geography from Indiana State University and moved with his wife and two daughters to Merrimack when he became a professor at St. Anselm College in Manchester.
IN HIS LIFE: In 1978 he and his young family settled into a beautiful 21 acre farm in New Boston that he and Scotti named Pine Echo Farm. Bob, forever a true Midwestern farm boy, stopped teaching after a few years with St. Anselm and began operating Pine Echo farm full-time.
Pine Echo Farm raised local pigs, beef cows and chickens, but Bob's true pride and passion was his team of Belgian work horses with which he logged, gave hay and sleigh rides, and proudly pulled the Molly Stark cannon in the New Boston Fourth of July parade.
Bob was an extremely proud and devoted father and grandfather. He never missed a daughters' sports game or theatre performance. Although he and Scotti divorced in 1984, Bob remained in the area to be a part of his daughters' lives and continued to be a well worn and loved thread in the fabric of the New Boston community. It has been said that Bob Jencks was one of the best known personalities in New Boston. Most people in the community knew Bob for the good service and conversation he provided them at Daniel's garage in New Boston or for his evening reign over at Ollie's restaurant in Pinardville. He always had a good smile and joke for the young ones and of course a biscuit for the dogs.
For the past 20 years Bob lived in Manchester's West Side with his longtime companion, Mimi Dalton. Bob is survived by his younger sister, Elizabeth Rott; his two daughters, Devon Louise Jencks and Kary Nealle Jencks (Sagna); his two grandsons William Sagna and Jacob Sagna; and his niece Maria Theresa Rott MacBean.
SERVICES: A memorial service will be held Sunday at New Boston Community Church. The service will start at 5 p.m. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the food bank at the New Boston Community Church or to New Boston Parks and Recreation.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Jencks
dick eben
September 25, 2023
seems like only a few months ago at 84 time stand still
Don Conry
January 9, 2023
I will never forget Bob's contribution as he scored all the points in Miami's upset of Purdue in 1962. The town of Oxford went wild. He was like a Greek God. Just found out he passed away.
Richard Eben
September 13, 2020
SEEMS LIKE JUST A FEW YEARS AGO TIME GOES SO FAST.BOB WAS MORE INTO SPORTS THAN I,BUT WE DID PLAY FOOTBALL ERIC CLAPP AND I AT HIS HOUSE A BLOCK AWAY , AND JR. HIGH SCHOOL. BOB IS STILL IN MY MINED AS HE WAS 17 YEARS OLD . HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY MEMORIES.
Eric Clapp
September 5, 2020
• Still think of you often
• Still remember the good times be it fishing, boxing, football, baseball, basketball, or whatever.
• Still look at photos of us together taken 70 years ago.
• Still miss ya!
March 22, 2011
I was very sad to hear of Bob's passing even though I have not seen nor spoke to him since 1963 when we were student athletes together at Miami University (Oxford
Miami Football Supporters
February 15, 2011
On 6 Jan 11, a group of about 20 Miami Alumni from Northern Nevada gathered at the sports book at John Ascuaga's Nugget to watch the godaddy.com bowl and to cheer Miami onto victory. During the half, the group stood, raised their glasses and toasted Bob, who had contributed so much to Miami football and the bowl games of the early 60s. We shared fond memories of activities with Bob at Miami. We passed around a copy of his obituaries. He touched the lives of so many people in his varied careers. We will all miss him.
Karen McDonald Steckler
September 22, 2010
Dear Elizabeth, Mimi, Devon and Kary,
I would like to extend my sympathy to all of you for your loss.
Bob and I began third grade together, sixty-one years ago along with Eric Clapp. We all lived in the same neighborhood and enjoyed a very happy childhood. We all went through school together until college. Bob was a wonderful friend and very much loved throughout school in Upper Arlington.
This is a great loss to all of us who knew Bob!
My love to you all,
Jenny Hyman
September 22, 2010
Bob, you will be sorely missed. Since you're up there, do you think you could
work out some kind of deal with God so the Cubs will win next year?
Melissa Flaherty
September 21, 2010
We adored Bob and were so lucky to consider him a really good friend, he would always have a dollar for my little girl, or a story for my teenage son who plays football as well, and idolized him. We were counting on a visit from him on the ninth of this month and are so sad to find out he has left this world. I think the thing we will remember most of all is his stories about his children and grandchildren and his love for his family. We miss you BOB! ! ! ! Missy Flaherty, Galesburg IL Applebees
Leslie Pacheco
September 21, 2010
Bob will be missed very much by all of his Applebees buddies in Galesburg! Rest in peace Bob, your in gods hands now, god bless
Richard Bernard
September 17, 2010
It is always sad to hear about a class mate's death.I remember Bob as a very down to earth guy.A great athlete.Although I haven't seen or talked with Bob since graduation I sure remember him.Eric Clapp and I talke about Bob at our 50th.
Rich Bernard
Eric Clapp
September 17, 2010
A 61 year friendship wasn't enough. Thank you for standing next to me in in almost every team photo through out our high school years. Un-noticed to everyone else we knew standing together didn't happen by accident. Thanks for always being a special friend.
To Elizabeth, and all the special ladies that were part of Bob's family, I extend my deepest sympathy.
September 16, 2010
I also graduated with Bob in 1959 and played footbsll with him and lived just a few blocks away on Doone Rd. I know he will be missed and my prayers are with him and his family.
Bob Van Schoyck, La quinta Ca.
Bob Prior
September 16, 2010
Bob was the QB on our highschool football team. We slogged out many a two-a-day hot and humid August practices together. I really can't remember when I didn't know him. One of my finest memories that I will never forget is the two week camping/canoe trip we took together in northern Ontario (June '59) right after our graduation from Upper Arlington High school. He was truly a wonderful person and I have missed him terribly these past 30 years. To the family I say - - there are a bunch of us who grew up with him that share your loss. What a treasure he was. Peace and blessings.
Dan Hill
September 16, 2010
Bob was a good and respected member of our high school class of 1959 and he is already missed. Bob and I were so close in distance and yet so far when he was with the Washington Redskins and I was going to college in Annapolis, Maryland - but sadly we never got together. Remember that this was pre-cell phones and I had no vehicle to get over to DC. That we never got together for "closure" is something I have thought about many times. Bob was a good person with a good and thoughtful heart and I miss him. Dan Hill, Marana, Arizona
Bill Pflaum
September 16, 2010
I have thought of Bob for years. I remember him turning from QB to kicker, something none of us really knew anything at all about. Day after day, there he wa after practice kicking that ball. He showed us all something about devotion to learning.
Bill Cuppy
September 16, 2010
A friend of Bob's growing up in Upper Arlington where we both graduated HS. Sadly we lost touch with Bob but I did follow his football career and was proud to claim "I knew him". Bob was always a great guy and now will be missed even more.
September 16, 2010
So sorry for your loss Mimi. I graduated from high school with Bob.... 1959. He was such a wonderful asset to our class. We all have missed him at our class reunions and his memory will live on in our hearts.
Berti Simpson Will
Connie Mamas Pozzo
September 16, 2010
I was a high school classmate of Bob. He was one of the best in our class. What fond memories we all have of him!
Gene Howe
September 11, 2010
Back in 1962, I attended the Miami University and Purdue football game which we won, thanks to Bob and Ernie Kellerman teaming up to win the game. I will never forget it nor Bob. He left a great memory.
Kathy Theriault
September 10, 2010
Dev - I am so sorry. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your sister. Love - KT
LeRoy Watters
September 10, 2010
I met Bob in the early 1960's when he would return to visit his mother, Louise.I farmed next to the family farm and eventually farmed that land. My wife and I became close to Bob and Scotti. Befoe we left Ill., I did get a chance to see the girls and met Kary's fiancee. It's ironic that my wife and daughter and I were talking and thinking about Bob on the day before we heard about his death.Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Bob. LeRoy& Barb Watters.
Wm & Cathy Morrissey
September 9, 2010
I will miss talking with you as we pump the gas for Randy's tractor and my cans. Bob loved talking about those "kids." Your daughter loved you. Bill & Cathy Morrissey New Boston
September 9, 2010
Mimi, I Worked with Bob at Daniel's garage for a period, I have heard wonderful stories and have recieved great knowledge from him, warmest wishes.
Brandon Brooks New Boston N.H.
September 9, 2010
mimi, my deepest sympathies to you and the rest of bob's family. i was so happy to hear from him on labor day. sports dominated our discussion. we had planned on meeting at andy's for breakfast in the near future. bob and i bonded the first time i met him. i had great admiration and respect for him. he was one tough guy. take care! peter kamveris
Carl Durham
September 9, 2010
Mimi, I am very sorry for your loss, but very glad I was able to get to know both Bob and you.
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