Janneke "Jenny" Elmore

Surrounded by her children, Jenny Elmore took her final breath on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 87. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, whose kindness and warmth left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Born Janneke Geluk on January 16, 1939, in Breskens, the Netherlands, Jenny was the daughter of Leendert Geluk and Elizabeth Vergouwe. As a young child, she experienced life in the Netherlands during the German occupation-memories that stayed with her throughout her life.

As a teenager, Jenny moved to Washington, D.C., where her father worked at the Dutch Embassy. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and later attended Strayer Secretarial College. During this time, she met her first husband, Johannes (Hans) Meijer, who also worked at the Dutch Embassy. They married in September 1960 and welcomed two children: Johannes (Jon) Meijer in 1962 and Elizabeth (Elsje) Meijer in 1963. The couple later divorced in 1970.

Jenny worked as a secretary, working at the World Bank, the Belgian Embassy, and the Physics Department at the University of Maryland. It was there that she met her second husband, Arnold (Arnie) John Elmore. They married on October 24, 1970, in Bethesda Naval Hospital, where Arnie was a patient at the time. Together they welcomed a daughter, Jaquelyn (Jackie) Elmore, in 1972, and raised their family in Columbia, Maryland.

While living in Columbia, Jenny found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a faith she deeply cherished. She remained an active and devoted member throughout her life and was sealed to Arnie in the Washington, D.C. Temple in May 2007.

Jenny was an avid reader and had a special passion for collecting dolls and paper dolls. She was actively involved in her church, her community, and the paper doll world-spaces where her enthusiasm and generosity shone brightly.

Above all, Jenny had a remarkable gift for making people feel seen and special. She was deeply loved by all who crossed her path and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.