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Orlin Jenkins Obituary

Orlin Dean Jenkins, 74, of Greeley, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Fort Collins. He was born November 15, 1948 in Carroll, NE to Elmo and Verona (Pearson) Jenkins. Orlin grew up in Greeley and graduated from University High School. He enjoyed shooting guns and Ham Radio-his call letters were K? OJ. He was a faithful Morman. Orlin is survived by his siblings; Joyce Schmitz and husband Dale of Evans, Dale Jenkins and wife Sharon of Greeley, Doyle Jenkins and wife Sissie of Walden, and Verla Yacko of Greeley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Darrell Yacko. A life celebration will be held 7:00p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Adamson Life Celebration Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weld County Amature Radio Society in care of Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 W. 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634.

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Published by Greeley Tribune on Dec. 30, 2022.

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Frank

January 17, 2023

A wonderful man . Always there to lend a hand . O.J. always saw the best in people and life. He will truly be missed .

John

January 12, 2023

So sad to hear this news. OJ signed off on my radio license back in 2002. My sincere condolences to friends and family and 73 always OJ. John / K0YQ

Joe Pinner

December 30, 2022

I´ve been chatting with OJ, K0OJ, since the 1970s when I got my ham license. I lived in Wyoming back then. It´s just hard to imagine Greeley without his voice on the air. Yes, he will be missed by very many in the amateur radio community nation, if not world wide. Far well old friend.

Karen Jorgensen

December 29, 2022

Orlin is loved and will be missed by so many. Praying for your family.

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