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Jannajoe McKee Obituary
Jannajoe Jenson McKee passed away at the age of 59, lovingly surrounded by family in her home on March 30, 2018. Janna was born February 24, 1959 in Ogden, Utah, to Joseph and Ann Eddy Jenson. She was the third of seven children and enjoyed spending time with her family in their Arbon Valley home. Janna attend Ricks College after graduating from Malad High School.
She met Clay McKee at the LDS institute in Pocatello and the two were wed for Time and All Eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on September 21, 1978. Clay and Janna had six children during their nearly 40 years of loving marriage, whom she cherished with all her heart. While her children were always first in her heart she also loved music, serving others, and her Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was welcomed in death by her father, Joe Jenson; her in-laws, Bob and Leona Potter McKee; and her brother-in-law, Chris May. She is survived by her adoring husband, Clay; her sweet mother, Ann Eddy Jenson; her children, Laura (Steve) Hulin, Clayton McKee, Kathryn (David) McNabb, Phillip (Katie) McKee, Rachel (Zachary) Southwick, and Mary McKee; as well as siblings, Lorie (Dean) Blaisdell, David (Sheri) Jenson, Christine Sutherland, Joseph (Julie) Jenson, Victoria (Shawn) Furniss, Jennifer (Bryan) Horsley; and 12 grandchildren.
Her family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Heritage Hospice and supportive, loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6 at 11:00 am in the Bringhurst LDS Chapel, 147 Bringhurst St., Chubbuck, Idaho. A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 5 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. in Pocatello and on Friday, April 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Bringhurst LDS Chapel. The burial will take place at the McKee Family Cemetery in Inkom, Idaho.
Condolences may be made at www.colonial-funeralhome.com
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One of Heaven's Best!
Anita & Steve Satterfield
April 5, 2018
Dear Clay and family: What a beautiful daughter God just welcomed home! We remember Jana when Steve was her Bishop in the young adult ward. She was always a bright spot, full of light, smiles and big sparkling eyes. She was enthused about the gospel and music and you! What a mothering heart she had, and righteous desires. We could trust her to tend our children with a smile. I can just imagine the kind of mother she was. Her intents would be pure. I was a surprise to learn of her passing, as we haven't seen her in many years or heard anything about her. We wish we could come to her funeral, but we are both recovering from a virus. Please know of our admiration and love and warmest wishes for the future.
Tacia Miller-Tsakrios
April 5, 2018
Dear Clay and family, so sorry to hear of Janna's passing. She left a wonderful legacy behind. Our prayers and sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Thanks for being a wonderful childhood neighbor and friend. Your old Buckskin neighbor.
Rod and Suzanne Johnson
April 4, 2018
Clay, we are so sorry to hear about Jana! We are on our way to Sacramento to rods Auntys funeral this weekend. We were gone for your dads funeral. Oh my, so many great people are going home! Its no fun to be one of the left behind...because we miss them so much! All our love to you and your family, Clay! Forever friends!
Lana Balis
April 4, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. You will be my heart and prayers.
Denis and Sheri Davies
April 2, 2018
So sorry for the McKee family's loss, Janna was such a sweet person and a great neighbor, with a wonderful family. She will be dearly missed.
Michael Keller
April 2, 2018
Clay, I am so sorry to hear about this. I knew Janna's father years ago, I used to sell him fertilizer. I submit my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
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