Donna Jenkins Portland, Michigan Obituary

Donna Jenkins

Donna J. Jenkins Portland, Michigan Age 88, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was born on July 28, 1924 in Ypsilanti, MI the daughter of Edward and Virgil (Merrill) Yeomans. Mrs. Jenkins was involved with the D.D.A., Portland Rivertrail Development, and the Chamber of Commerce. Donna loved playing Scrabble, traveling, her flower garden, casino trips, lighthouses, Lake Michigan sunsets, and spending time with her huge family. She was active in newspaper work, particularly advertising and writing "Bits & Pieces" for the R & O, owned a lingerie business, and enjoyed trips to the Holy Land, Hawaii, as well as several other states. Donna celebrated life on a daily basis, and never turned down an invitation to go on a new adventure. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, John Jenkins. Surviving are her children, John (Marilyn), Monte (Marylyn), Char (Ed), Val, Barb (Dave), Steve (Cristy), Dore (Jeff), Brian (Joanne), David (Gina), Eric, and Monica (Dave); 31 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; many special friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Larry King at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will take place at a later date in Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland. A time of sharing memories will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff at Ingham County Regional Facility in Okemos for their unending love and care of Donna the last few years. Thank you also to the members of Great Lakes Hospice. On line condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.
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Donna J. Jenkins Portland, Michigan Age 88, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was born on July 28, 1924 in Ypsilanti, MI the daughter of Edward and Virgil (Merrill) Yeomans. Mrs. Jenkins was involved with the D.D.A., Portland Rivertrail Development, and the Chamber of Commerce. Donna loved playing Scrabble, traveling, her flower garden, casino trips, lighthouses, Lake Michigan sunsets, and spending time with her huge family. She was active in newspaper work, particularly advertising and writing "Bits & Pieces" for the R & O, owned a lingerie business, and enjoyed trips to the Holy Land, Hawaii, as well as several other states. Donna celebrated life on a daily basis, and never turned down an invitation to go on a new adventure. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, John Jenkins. Surviving are her children, John (Marilyn), Monte (Marylyn), Char (Ed), Val, Barb (Dave), Steve (Cristy), Dore (Jeff), Brian (Joanne), David (Gina), Eric, and Monica (Dave); 31 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; many special friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Larry King at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will take place at a later date in Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland. A time of sharing memories will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff at Ingham County Regional Facility in Okemos for their unending love and care of Donna the last few years. Thank you also to the members of Great Lakes Hospice. On line condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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