Edward` Francis Jenkins

Edward` Francis Jenkins obituary

Edward` Francis Jenkins

Edward` Jenkins Obituary

Visit the Hennessey Funeral Home & Crematory - Division Street website to view the full obituary.
Edward Francis Jenkins Junior was born om March 26,1934 to Aili and Edward Jenkins in Abington, Massachusetts.

Ed graduated from Quincy High School then joined the Air Force, eventually being stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base.

He met his future wife Laura, and they were married on November 10,1956. He went to Eastern Washington University for

undergraduate and master's degree in education and then got his doctorate in psychology and education at the university of Idaho.

He worked his career as a teacher and counselor in Spokane school District 81, and as a principal and assistant superintendent at West Valley School District.

He became superintendent of schools in the East Valley School District. He was also a professor at Whitworth University and Gonzaga University.

Ed loved his family, his wife Laura Jenkins, his daughter Teresa Larson, his son Mike Jenkins, his sister Judy Hines, Brothers Pete, Ron, Roy Jenkins and grandchildren Scott Larson and Michelle Larson. Ed had a great sense of humor a wonderful laugh and loved people. He loved to play golf and ski at 49 North where he had many friends.

To honor Ed's memory, we suggest making a donation to The Salvation Army, Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance or The Rockwood Foundation.

Services will happen at a later time.
Hennessey Funeral Home & Crematory - Division Street

2203 North Division Street, Spokane, WA 99207

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