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2010
Wilbur Jenison Obituary
Memorial Services will be Sunday, November 7th, 2010, at The Seville Church of God at 3:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Jenison to help with funeral costs.
Wilbur was born February 28, 1940 in Laingsburg Mi. to Willard and Beulah (Welch) Jenison. He married Mary Rogers May 23, 1959 in Vestaburg Mi. Wilbur served in the air force and was honorably discharged in August 1961. He then worked in construction for the next 35 years. Wilbur's favorite past time was spending time with his family. He loved gardening and spent many hours in his flower and vegetable gardens.
Wilbur is survived by his wife; Mary M Jenison, his children; Theresa (Rodney) Williams, Kim (Alan) Gilbert, Randy Jenison, Kelly (Carl) Eyer and Shawn (Yuko) Jenison, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother; Billy (Judy) Jenison, 2 sisters; Julie (Jim) Kress and Margaret Mortensen and three sister in laws; Jenny, Jean and Angie Jenison, many nieces and nephews.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Leslie, Leroy and Charlie.
He was a great husband, father, grandfather, role model and a great man. He will be missed by all.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shawn Jenison
June 25, 2011
I love and miss you and think about you every day dad. Forever in my heart. You tought me so much.
Jim and Doreen Anderson
November 7, 2010
Dear Mary and Family we are so sorry for your loss. We remember the good times we had at the rink. That was the best thing that happened at the rink was meeting you and Wilbur.We'll forever cherish the memories! God Bless All and give you comfort in this difficult time. We love you! Friends forever, Jim and Doreen
November 5, 2010
Thinking of you at this time of your loss. After traveling down such a rough road Wilbur will finally feel no more pain, or gasp for air any more. Look out heaven it's another one of the Jenison boys:) Prayers, Mary Olson
Musa Knickerbocker
November 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 4, 2010
Mary and family, We are so sorry to hear about Wilbur (your dad). You are in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with this difficult time. Mike and Kris Olejniczak
Tonya Bondale
November 4, 2010
So sorry for your loss Mary. I will never forget the wonderful times while you both cared for us three girls....Tonya Welch
Terry Gee
November 4, 2010
So sorry Mary of Wilbers loss, was so glad I had the opportunity to meet him. I know you will all miss him dearly. Take care,
Terry Gee
Carol Brown
November 3, 2010
Kelly and family, So sorry to hear about your dad. Your in our prayers. Steve and Carol Brown
November 3, 2010
Mary and family:
It seems that life is alway short for the good people, and Wilbur was one of those. Myrna and I, Have wonderful memories of the time we spent with you and Wilbur and your kids, We all feel so sorry for the lost and he was a great father, grandfather, and husband Hoping for the best to the family. remember stay strong that is what the ole guy would want. we have you in our prays. Love you all Arlo, Myrna, Teresa, Brandon, Nancy and Mitch, James E., Steven Capi and kids,
November 2, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will always have memories of coming over to your house when we were growing up Sue Church-Atkinson
Sue Church-Atkinson
November 2, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember the good times of coming over to your house when we were neighbors and growing up. Thinking of the whole family
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