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Obituary for Jenkins


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday June 29, 2002

Walter Edward Jenkins went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 27, 2002. He was born August 6, 1924, in West Virginia, but resided most of his life in Tulsa, OK. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Anita Jenkins of Rio Rancho; children, Barbara Jenkins of Chicago, IL, Cheryl Lueck and husband, Gary of Albuquerque, Judy Jenkins-Goforth and husband, Ray of Tulsa, OK; Bryant Roberson and wife, Kristin of Rio Rancho, Stacy Johnson and husband, Robby of Tulsa, OK; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Jenkins of Rio Rancho and Ed Jenkins of Chuluota, FL; and sisters, Margarite Huntsberry of Albuquerque and Betty Lou Miller of Atlanta, GA. He retired from Amoco Oil Company where he was a research Glassblower prior to his move to Rio Rancho to retire. Mr. Jenkins served in the Navy in WWII as a bombardier earning numerous commendations. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Private services will be officiated by Terry Willis of Calvary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice Pavilion, 4725 Indian School NE, Suite 100, 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.