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for EDWARD JENKINS
David Layne Lach
April 10, 2022
Ted and I were born 4 days apart and lived on Wasatch Drive in Salt Lake starting in Junior High. Later Ted was two of my kids doctor. I met Darlene before they were married and they were a great couple. I remember Ted's dad taking the two of us in his Jeep one time and going up some impossibly steep hills. I think of Ted and two or three other friends from the neighborhood often.
David Lach
April 9, 2020
Ted and I were born in the same year. One other friend from our old neighborhood, Gordon Raynor Smith has also passed away. I don't know if the other member of our foursome, Merrill Richard Weech, is still with us or not. I remember when we were kids and they were doing a fundraiser for our new ward chapel. Several of us worked on the building. Teds dad, was not the most active ward member. However, he wanted to be part of the project. Secretly, he went to the bishop, and contributed the entire cost of the organ. I think that Ted got his generous nature from his wonderful parents.
Brenda Courtright
May 13, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family,
Like many others I was also stunned to hear of Ted's passing. He was an amazing man and extraordinary physician. Over 20 yrs ago before I had children I worked at a little bank across from St. Marks hospital. I knew I wanted Dr. Jenkins as our pediatrician because of his wonderful personality when he would come in the bank. He had such a way with his little patients and always made my kids laugh and allowed them to pretend to be the one in charge. I will never forget when I showed up to the office with my daughter who put a bead up her nose, he just kept chuckling and assured me that mine was not the only child who had done this. It was always fun listening to him talk about trips to the cabin. I have worked at an office at St. Marks for the past 16 yrs and was always amazed when I would pass him in the halls or parking lot and he would always stop me to say hello and ask about my girls. With all the patients he had and all the things he had on his mind, he would take the time to make you feel like you were the only thing that mattered at that moment. He has touched more lives that he will ever know. The world is a better place because of him and he will be greatly missed.
Penny Schippers
May 13, 2010
I was saddened and shocked to hear yesterday of the passing of “Dr. J”- We began seeing him over 30 years ago with our daughter and he continued to care for our 6 children and 2 of our grandchildren. In 1983 he saved our 29 week premature baby working on him until the Newborn Transport team could arrive. When he got the page to the delivery room he was at St. Marks and he raced upstairs. He touched my shoulder when he walked in and announced he was there-his humor helped with the difficult situation. That was the only time I ever heard him angry or frustrated, when he could not get the oxygen to work correctly for baby in the delivery room. Through the struggles and multiple illnesses of raising a premie he was ALWAYS there for this worried mom. When our last child was due he promised me he would be in the delivery room if baby was more than 3 weeks early. Baby arrived 4 weeks early and Dr. J was there to check him out and announce our baby boy was perfect and well. He later gave that boy a physical for his mission papers. Ted is my hero. I hope time will heal your loss and the great legacy he left with the children he treated will ease the pain. Thank you for sharing him with our family. "Dr. J" will be missed.
Mandy Schippers London
May 12, 2010
I just received a letter today saying that Dr. J had passed away. I was so sad to hear the news. Dr. J has been apart of my life for over 30 years. From being a paitent to having my own children paitents of Dr. J. He will be sorely missed. I was just two years old when I was brought in to his office with some type of skin disease. My mom says Dr. J was just starting his pratice. He took one look at me, went to his office and came back with a book open and said this is what she has take her up to Primary's. He was an amazing pediatrician.Thank you for sharing him with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzie Smith
May 12, 2010
I just received a letter today telling us of the passing of Ted. I am so saddened by this news. Ted was our doctor and friend for 24 + years. When we were in the process of adopting our daughter Lily I went to see Ted and he told me if he were adopting a child with special needs he would adopt a child with Down syndrome. He said he had no problem being her doctor. They formed a fun bond and on one occasion she would not leave his office until he had spelled her name correctly - one "L" not two.
This community has lost a great man.
Jeff & Suzie Smith & children, Henry, Kenny, Tim & Lily
Tracy Martinez
May 6, 2010
Dr. Jenkins was the best and most wonderful doctor one could ever ask for. He was all 3 of my childrens pediatrician. My kids and I all loved him very much. We all loved having him in our lives for over 16 years. My second child was 6 weeks pre-mature and he took care of him from the moment he was born, he is now almost 12 and just heard of your loss, it has hit him very hard as well. To all of your family from all of ours we send our thoughts and prayers with you.
Gloria Childs
May 1, 2010
Jenkins Family,
your dad was our family pediatrician for the past 33 years. he was outstanding! my children and grandchildren have had the privilege of being his patients. even now my kids say mom if only we could go see Dr. Jenkins and they are over 30 years old. I'm so sorry for your loss and for the medical professions loss. he was a wonderful Dr. and I'm sure he will be missed terribly by all who knew him. Gloria Childs and Family
Karina Barrett
May 1, 2010
My children and I are heart broken to hear of Dr. Jenkins passing. He made going to the doctor fun for my children. We won't be able to find another doctor like him. He was one of a kind, so caring and funny. I always left his office with a smile.
ina jellins
April 29, 2010
just found out today of teds passing i am so sorry for your loss. you both ment a great deal to me and my family. if there is anything u need or want that i can do for u please ask. my grandsons loved u as thier doctor u treated them with love and kindness. i am grateful that i knew u and were able to become thier doc. would love to talk with u sister jemkins if and when u have a chance. he now sits on the right hand of god watching from on high. god bless and keep u in his arms. he will be greatly missed love ina jellins and family
Lindsay (Bodine) Record
April 27, 2010
I will always remember you and your loving nature! You were so kind and you will definitely be missed!
Lindsay (Bodine) Record
April 27, 2010
I am so sad for him but so happy at the same time! He was my pediatrician when I was little and also helped both of my kids as they have grown up. He was such a good guy with a kind heart. I will miss him dearly but know he is happier and in a better place! I love you Dr. Jenkins, Thank You for all you did, for everyone!!!
April 27, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family,
We are shocked and saddend to hear of the passing of Dr Jenkins.
He has cared for our children for 13 years. He diagnosed our son with ADHD about 6 years ago. His constant compassion and understanding for our situation has been a blessing from God. He had a way to calm an upset mother and add humor to the situation.
We will never forget him. God bless your famiily, our thoughts and prayers are with your in your time of sadness.
Love,
The Gressmen Family
West Jordan, Utah
Tracee Leikam
April 27, 2010
Dear Jenkins family, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. J's passing. Ted was my doctor when I was little. He was also my 3 children's doctor. He had such a big heart and a sweet soul. When my son Jonah was born 7 weeks early, Ted was our rock. I loved the way he would tell my kids stories about his growing-up! He always made them laugh even when they were very sick. We all have heavy hearts today. Thank you for sharing Ted with me for 35 years. He has a very big place in my heart and my memories.
Dennis Hughes
April 20, 2010
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Ted Jenkins. We shared many patients together as their doctors and had many a lively conversation in the doctors lounge at St Marks Hospital. He was a great pediatrician and a friend. My last contact with him was an email asking about his going to New Zealand for a time to practice pediatrics. I'll miss him. May God comfort you at his passing. Dr. Dennis Hughes and Nancy
Andrea Griggs
April 20, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family-
I was so sad to hear of Dr. Jenkins passing-he was a wonderful doctor and an even better man. He was my pediatrician as a child and later he was my children's pediatrician. We always enjoyed going to his office and he made each of his patients feel important and took great care! We are grateful for the chance we had to know him and I will always remember "Dr. J"! I am sorry we did not hear about his passing in time to attend the funeral. I'm know we'll see him again someday, as will you.
Love,
Andrea Enderton Griggs
Stephen & Rochelle Enderton
April 20, 2010
Dear Jenkins family:
We are so saddened and stunned. We have loved "Dr J" for over 30 years, he not only took care of our children, but also our grandchildren. We will miss his wonderful sense of humor, his constant caring, and geniune concern. Visiting the doctor was always a fun excursion for us, not a dreaded one! We loved seeing him at Highland sporting events as well. He will be sorely missed.
Love,
Stephen and Rochelle Enderton
David Lach
April 20, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family
Ted was my best friend and neighbor accros the street on Wasatch Drive when we were 13 years old. We often played basketball in the driveway. Ted usually beat me. His dad took us four-wheeling in a Jeep Wagoneer in the Salt Lake foothills, where we often also went hiking together.
Ted was also the Pediatrician in attendance when my twin boys were born 26 years ago.
I sorry that I didn't hear of your loss in time to share some time with you at his funeral.
Sandy Blackwell
April 19, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family,
I wanted to share a fond memory of Ted. I started working as an RN at St Mark's in the nursery at about the same time as he did. One evening shift sometime in the late seventies we worked together to take care of
a little premie. We did not have a ventilator so after Dr J intubated and put in an arterial line I ended up having to bag the baby for 2 hours before we were able to transfer the baby to a NICU. He felt sorry for me because I wasn't able to get any dinner so he went and got me a milkshake! He was such a caring person. We will all miss him and you are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Sandy Blackwell
Brittany Simpson
April 19, 2010
What a wonderful man! He was my pediatrician and now my kids ped. He will be missed!
April 19, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family,
Like so many others, we have trusted in Dr. Jenkins in medical matters for many years. We've also enjoyed every encounter we've had with him (how many people can say that about their doctors?). What a wonderful sense of humor and comforting presence he possessed. It was amazing to us how quickly he learned to know our whole family (not just the kids) and their particular situations. We always felt more like family than patients. When I informed our youngest daughter of his passing, she responded with, "What will I ever do without him, who will take care of me like he did? I loved him and am so sad!" We all are sad, but grateful to have known him. We wish you peace and comfort as you adjust to life without his physical presence, but we're very certain he will continue to watch over you carefully from his new home.
Love, The Dave & Lauri Glauser Family
David and Doris Anderson
April 18, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. A very kind man.
Barbara Bennion Cockayne
April 18, 2010
Dear Carolyn,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and will contiune to be so. You have always been one of my favorites and I just wanted you to know how much I care. My the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Love, Barbara
Robert Pace
April 18, 2010
Carolyn, Eileen and I were notified by fellow medical student Swen Swensen about Ted's passing. What a shock to all, what a great guy, with such a sense of humor. We share a lot of stories from Washington D.C. during those eventful four years. We will miss him, too. You are in our prayers. Bob and Eileen Pace (Fallbrook, Calif.)
Kendra Mcgrath
April 16, 2010
I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to his family members. i am very sad to hear of his passing i have known him for over 30 yrs he was my Dr as a child and then my children went to him. He was a wonderful spirit and great with children. I am deeply sorry for you loss of a dear and kind man. And thanks for all he has done in this community.
April 16, 2010
Jenkins Family,
I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad had an amazing impact on me from the moment I met him in my early high school years. He always greeted me with a powerful, positive, vibrant spirit accompanied by a fantastic smile. Each time I interacted with him, I was uplifted and left a better person. May you be comforted in this time of loss.
John Corbett
Kellie Daubin
April 16, 2010
Jenkins Family, I am so deeply saddened by your loss. Dr. Jenkins was such an amazing doctor and friend. He was always so kind and loving. No matter what the situation, including when my son was 6 weeks old and was dropped on his head.... he could always make us feel better. He even got me to crack a smile. He helped us by telling about his grandson that fell out the window and how kids were so strong and able to handle these types of things. He said Heavenly Father knew what he was doing when he created our children. That was such a reassuring statement for me and I'm so very grateful for him and the help and care he has given our family. He will be forever missed.
Sincerely,
The Daubin Family
The Stuyvesant Family
April 16, 2010
Dear family of Dr. Jenkins,
Where do we begin to express how grateful we are to have had Dr. Jenkins in our lives? What a loss for so many but especially for you , his family.
For years he took such tender care of our children with love, compassion and of course humor!
Ours was just a small group of lives he so lovingly touched and each of our chidren, who are now grown, remember him with such fondness.
All the love and kindness he has shown so many has been returned to him tenfold!
We hold you deep in our thoughts and close in our hearts as you journey through this most difficult time.
April 15, 2010
Jenkins Family,
We were saddened and shocked by the news of Dr. Jenkins' passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Jenkins truly had a gift for working with children. He has been our children's doctor since the birth of our first son over 16 years ago. Our three children thought the world of Dr. Jenkins. My family couldn't have asked for a better Pediatrician. We will miss him very much. The Furlong Family
April 15, 2010
Jenkins Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Dr. Jenkins saw my children in their time of need.I want to Thank You for sharing him with us.You will never truely know all of the little people he has helped.
We were blessed to have had such a wonderful Pediatrician. He will me missed.
Pike-Edvalson Family
April 15, 2010
CAROLYN & FAMILY~ THERE IS NO WAY TO THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HUSBAND & DAD WITH ME. I FEEL SO LUCKY TO HAVE SPENT THE LAST 5 YEARS WORKING BESIDE HIM , OUR OFFICE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. LUV YOU HANDSOME....KERRY
McCall Nelson
April 15, 2010
Oh how we all love Ted! I will always remember him towering above me in the doctor's office or even in church but always with a huge grin and some sort of joke to make everyone laugh. He will be dearly missed and my love and prayers (all of the Knowlton Family) is with the Jenkins Family! McCall (Knowlton) Nelson
Norma Gunderson
April 15, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family, We are very thankful for the opportunity we were given to know Dr. Jenkins. He was a great Doctor and friend. My five year old was always happy to see him. She always would ask me, are we going to see the funny doctor? We all will miss him and remember him with love and appreciation. Thank you for sacrificing so much for the good of everyone else. May God's unseen hand hold you and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Nathan, Norma, Heather and Summer Gunderson
April 15, 2010
Hank and Jessica - Although I did not know your father (father in law), he clearly is respected by many and has rendered many acts of service to others. Hank it is easy to see where your goodness comes from.
Best regards, Jim Hamilton
Dan Maxwell
April 15, 2010
Dear Family
Thank you for sharing Dr. Jenkins with us.
There is no question the world is worse of that Ted has gone on, but it is a much better place because he was here. I am thankful for the blessing he has been in our life with his skill and awarness saving the life of one of our seriously ill sons. For us he has been a household word and we do now, and will continue to miss him.
Thank you.....The Maxwell Family
April 15, 2010
Thank you for your service for our country
Katie Hughes
April 14, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family,
We loved Ted so much! He brought so much joy to Carolyn these last 11 years, and was such a support to our Mom, Gayle. His endless excitement for the cabins in Mt. Aire was contagious, but it's his optimistic outlook on life and his genuine kindness, caring and love that we will miss the most! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sending love and warmth from AZ,
The Bill and Katie Hughes Family
Rebecca Powell
April 14, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family~There are no words to express how saddened our family is at the loss of such an incredible man! Dr. Jenkins helped our family more then you'll/he'll ever know! When our daughter was born with a cleft lip and palate and microphthalmia it was his knowledge and skill that directed us to the places we needed to be to care for these issues! It was his gentle, kind, loving heart which helped each one of us learn to cope and accept what was happening! WE LOVE DR. JENKINS and he will forever be engraved in our minds and hearts! Thank you for sharing him with us!
Love,
Brandon, Rebecca, Jacob, Madison and Samantha Powell
Laura Affleck
April 14, 2010
Dr Jenkins,
If I had any idea, that when I brought my daughter in to see you a couple of months ago, it would be the last time I would ever see you, I would have given you a hug and told you “Thank You.” Thank you for taking care of me and my 6 siblings when we were young. We have known you for 30+ years, and now we all bring our children to you! Thank you for taking care of the next generation of Gunderson children! We will miss your care, your concern, your sense of humor, and your reassurance as a pediatrician and a friend. And to the Jenkins family…thank you for sharing your Dad with us! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Kevin, Laura, Preston, Ashton & Annika Affleck
ANDREA TERRY
April 14, 2010
Dr. Jenkins was my pediatrician when I was born 28 years ago and up until last year he was my own sons doctor. he was a wonderful man and we are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!
April 14, 2010
April 14, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family-
We are saddened to hear of Dr.Ted and his passing. He was an example for all of us and it was always a joy to be in his company. He was so knowledgeable and his quick wit always put one at ease. He will be missed.
Allen and Dee Malstrom
April 14, 2010
Dr Ted Jenkins is a good friend and a wonderful Pediatrician. He helped many people both patients and fellow physicians. He was a great teacher and was a valuable and respected member of the St Marks Hospital Medical Staff. I will miss him.
Sincerely,
Brian E Shiozawa MD
Lori Hunt
April 14, 2010
Spencer and Adrianne -- We were so sad to hear about the passing of your father. What an impressive individual! We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Adam & Lori Hunt
Nikki
April 14, 2010
Dr. Jenkins was my pediatrician for my entire childhood. He was such a warm and kind man. Going to my well-child appointments was actually fun because he always knew how to make me laugh.
I was saddened to hear about his struggle with this difficult and debilitating disease.
He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. How grateful we are for our knowledge of the Gospel and eternal families.
My sympathies.
April 14, 2010
Spencer is in my ward. He is one of our ward clerks. We have been praying for your family and thinking of your struggle at this time. It sounds like Spencer's father was a man of great integrity and charity. Traits that are obviously passed on to his children. We join with you in finding great comfort in our Father's plan of salvation and hope that some level of peace and joy can be shared through your grieving process. Warmest Personal Regards, Bishop Anthony Amith
April 14, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family,
I was so sad to hear of Dr.Jenkins illness and your loss. He was one of the gentle giants in Pediatrics. I know he has done a lot of good in the world and will be busy as he awaits your reunions with him. God bless you in keeping his good memories alive.
I enjoyed working with Dr. Jenkins in the Nursery at LDSH 1975-2002.
I'm sure he will be missed by those who knew him. LaRee Skaggs (Murray,UT)
April 14, 2010
Carolyn & family-
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our trip to Cuernavaca was one of a kind. You are all in our prayers. Katie (Prestwich) Morrison
April 14, 2010
Dr. Jenkins had been my kids pediatrician for 16 years! He usually made me laugh with the funny faces he made when the kids were just babies...they usually didn't know what to think of this "giant" looking down at them! I was sad when he retired. My condolences goes out to your family. He will be missed. Phuong Christian
Mike Sibbett
April 14, 2010
Dear Carolyn and family, We have had you and Ted in our thoughts and prayers and will greatly miss Ted at our Westminster get togethers. There is no doubt in my heart that Ted is with our Savior and hope you feel his love and peace. Mike Sibbett
Sarah Bott
April 14, 2010
Dr. Jenkins was my kids pediatrician. He was wonderful to them. I especially appreciated how tender he was with my newborns.
My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family.
Sarah Bott
April 14, 2010
May your family be comforted at this time. You were there with Dr Broadbent the day my son was born. You were full of life and laughter and made those around you feel at ease. You will be missed! The Allen Family
Jennie Gochnour
April 14, 2010
Dear Jenkins Family~ Oh my heart is so sad, I, we loved your dad so much! The last time I visited with your dad was a few month ago when my Christian was getting his missionary check up!He was so excited for him to serve in Germany and took such good care of him. He has always been so good to our family, starting when I was just a young girl playing at your house, he has always had a smile and a funny story for us. Please know that our love and prayers go out to all of you. Right after Chris passed away last year, I felt the comforting power of those prayers offered in my behalf...may you feel that power now. We love all of you and will sorely miss your amazing father, our dear friend and doctor!
Jennie and Barney Gochnour
Peggy Asay
April 14, 2010
I was very sad to hear of his passing he was my children's doctor for 13 years,we loved his humor and his gentleness he always had a way to make you feel at ease, i loved that he didn't' get worried over anything it made me feel good. we will miss him,I compare every doctor to him. no doctor could take his place in our hearts, our love and prayers go out to his family.l love the Asay family
Karlee Weston
April 14, 2010
My heart goes out to the family, Ted was such a awesome man, he touched my life and my children in such a way, that just the thought of him brings a smile, his sense of humor and dedication will always be remembered, you will always be remembered as Squidward
love, Karlee Weston and family (Chelsee and Kyle)
Stacie Nelson
April 14, 2010
My heart goes out to Ted's family and friends at this sad time. He was a great person. He is loved and will be missed by many. We will have an empty place in our office without him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy, Stacie Nelson
April 14, 2010
My heart just broke to hear that Dr. Jenkins had passed away. He took care of me when I was born - thirty five years ago - and was currently seeing my children as little patients. He truly had a special way of caring for little ones, and their parents as well. Our family will feel the loss of this wonderful man for some time to come. He always spoke of his family and we have you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. What an amazing man. We were very blessed to have known him as a doctor and a friend.
Love, Jennifer Loukas (Lehman) and family
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