Carol L. Jenkins (1941-2010)

JENKINS, HENRY, TEAGUE

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 3/6/2010 at 12:01:30

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Friday, March 5, 2010.

Carol L. Jenkins, 68, of Ames, died peacefully Friday, March 5, 2010, in her home, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with breast cancer. Gathering of friends and family will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. The family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at First Evangelical Free Church of Ames, with a reception to follow.

Carol was born July 19, 1941, in Wellsboro, Pa., to Lloyd and Lucile Henry. As her father was a minister she lived in various states, including New Jersey and Nebraska, eventually settling in Iowa with Blaine Jenkins, her husband of 47 years.

Carol had many talents. Her most cherished talent was love of music. She played clarinet in the high school band, and also learned to play chimes, saxophone, guitar, marimba and harpsichord. Early in her life, she realized her real passion was playing the piano. As an adult she touched the lives of so many people using her talent as a music teacher for more than 35 years. Carol played piano for services at Evangelical Free Church of Ames for many years as well.

She was a member of the Iowa Teachers’ Association, Music Teachers’ National Association, American College of Musicians, and National Piano Playing Auditions. In recent years she became involved with the Ames Woman’s Club Investment Group.

Carol also had other varied interests such as gardening, bowling, china painting, pottery and making porcelain figurines. Carol lived a full life, taking advantage of opportunities as they came to her. Her love for people, but especially her family, always came through in whatever she attained. She lived her deep faith every day to the end.

Carol is survived by her husband, Blaine, of Ames; son, Mike (Sheri) and grandchildren, Ryan, Katie and Megan, all of Ames; daughter, Michelle and grandson, Chance, of Seabrook, N.H.; as well as her sister, Ann (David) Teague, of Melbourne, Fla.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary Greeley Homeward Hospice and William Bliss Center Center, both located in Ames.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com .

Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Carol L. Jenkins, 68, of Ames, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at home after a long battle with breast cancer. A gathering of friends and family will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. The family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m. Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at First Evangelical Free Church of Ames, with a reception to follow.

Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.

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