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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Elizabeth J. "Betty" Jenkinson
Elizabeth J.
"Betty" Jenkinson
October 22, 1927 – July 22, 2012
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Jenkinson's Obituary
Traverse City-Elizabeth J. "Betty" Jenkinson, 84, of Traverse City, died Sunday morning, July 22, 2012, at French Manor Senior Living, comforted by her loving daughters.
Born October 22, 1927, in Belle Fountain, OH, she was the daughter of Evert and Elsie (Andersen) Fisher. On June 12, 1948, in Springfield, OH, she married Stanley "Stan" Jenkinson, who preceded her in death on August 13, 2010.
Betty graduated from Whittenberg College in Ohio where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She and her husband later moved to Bay City where she worked as an elementary school teacher for a number of years. Following their retirement they moved to Traverse City.
Along with her husband, they formerly owned and operated the Waterland Motel and the Restwood Motel in Traverse City. The Jenkinson's were very gracious and helpful in attending to the needs of their guests.
As her hobbies she enjoyed all crafts, painting. cooking and reading.
Betty and her husband always looked forward to the summer months when they could spend time on their boat at Clinch Park Marina. He was an avid fisherman and would often share his catch with others. She was affectionately known as "Mother Superior", always watching over the marina, greeting family, friends and whoever was walking by on the dock. Betty will be truly remembered for her outgoing hospitable personality.
She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Jenkinson and Diane Jenkinson, both of Traverse City; sister-in-law, Carol Kilby of Bradenton, FL; three grand-cats and one grand-dog; along with two nieces and one nephew.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Bud Fisher.
Memorial Services will be held at French Manor Senior Living on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Becky Chamberlain officiating.
In remembrance of Betty memorials may be directed to the Cherryland Human Society.
Kindly share your memories with the family on their online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Born October 22, 1927, in Belle Fountain, OH, she was the daughter of Evert and Elsie (Andersen) Fisher. On June 12, 1948, in Springfield, OH, she married Stanley "Stan" Jenkinson, who preceded her in death on August 13, 2010.
Betty graduated from Whittenberg College in Ohio where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She and her husband later moved to Bay City where she worked as an elementary school teacher for a number of years. Following their retirement they moved to Traverse City.
Along with her husband, they formerly owned and operated the Waterland Motel and the Restwood Motel in Traverse City. The Jenkinson's were very gracious and helpful in attending to the needs of their guests.
As her hobbies she enjoyed all crafts, painting. cooking and reading.
Betty and her husband always looked forward to the summer months when they could spend time on their boat at Clinch Park Marina. He was an avid fisherman and would often share his catch with others. She was affectionately known as "Mother Superior", always watching over the marina, greeting family, friends and whoever was walking by on the dock. Betty will be truly remembered for her outgoing hospitable personality.
She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Jenkinson and Diane Jenkinson, both of Traverse City; sister-in-law, Carol Kilby of Bradenton, FL; three grand-cats and one grand-dog; along with two nieces and one nephew.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Bud Fisher.
Memorial Services will be held at French Manor Senior Living on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Becky Chamberlain officiating.
In remembrance of Betty memorials may be directed to the Cherryland Human Society.
Kindly share your memories with the family on their online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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