Ivan Samuel Jenkins

1939 - 2021

Remembered as an expert horticulturist, devoted family man, teacher and mentor, and a community advocate for those in need Ivan Samuel Jenkins, age 82, died Oct 23, 2021 in Somerville, NJ. Ivan was born on April 9, 1939, in St. Mary, Jamaica, to Samuel and Hilda Jenkins. He graduated with a diploma from the Jamaica School of Agriculture, a Teaching Degree from Moneague Teachers College in Jamaica, and received his Masters in AgriBusiness from Tuskegee University in Alabama. Ivan began his teaching career at Trinity School and Hampstead All Age School where he later became the principal. He was an active member of his community and a loyal member of the Quaker Hill Friends Meeting. In 1991, Ivan immigrated into the United States and planted roots in Highland Park, NJ. He worked as a Lab Technician at the AgBiotech Center, Cook College, Rutgers University for more than 20 years. He was also a member of the New Brunswick Friends Meeting. Ivan is remembered as an expert horticulturist, a devoted family man, a teacher and mentor to many students, and a community advocate for those in need. He is survived by his wife, Linette; daughter, Crystal; brother, Charles; niece, Paulette; and brothers-in-law, Eric and Hopeton. Viewing and a small service will be held on November 7, from 1 to 5 pm, at Jaqui Kuhn Funeral home, 17 S. Adelaide Ave, Highland Park, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please visit the obituary on the funeral home's website. Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home 17 S. Adelaide Avenue Highland Park, NJ 08904 (732)545-0606