Henry 'Hank' Jenkins Jr.

HENRY (HANK) JENKINS Henry (Hank) Jenkins, age 95, passed peacefully away surrounded by family at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington on Saturday February 18, 2012. Henry was born May 4, 1916 in Menominee, Michigan ; to Henry and Charlotte Jenkins. He was one of thirteen siblings who grew up on a farm in Pembine Wisconsin. He completed twelve years of schooling, after graduating he entered the CCC camp where he earned his first wages. Shortly thereafter he would meet his future wife Lottie Jacobs, they shared vows in the year 1939. The following year Henry and Lottie would present to the world their one and only child Margaret Ardell Jenkins. Henry entered the armed services in 1944 serving in the army during world war 2, in Amarillo Texas, where wife Lottie and daughter Margaret went along and stayed near the base. Margaret remembers having a date with her father the soldier. Honorably discharged he took a job with the local railroad in Pembine Wisconsin. In 1950, due to a lack of work available Henry and his new family would take a journey across country to the northwest. In Washington state Henry found employment with an aluminum plant. During his life in Washington he would say goodbye to his wife in 1986. Henry would remarry to Margaret Wokal enjoying the great outdoors with his family, he loved animals, and it wasn't unusual to see him with a cow and chickens, he loved to go fishing, and just loved hanging out with all his family, he liked to build things, like a barn, or anything he thought was genuinely helping someone out. Margaret Wokal would pass away, and Henry would move into his daughters home, where he would spend the remaining years of his life. Margaret's Father and soldier had come home. Henry's relationship to God was grounded in the Catholic church, he dedicated himself to praying for all family, and anyone that ever played a role in his life, as well as those who just needed help. His mailbox would be packed with mission work that he would often be involved with. He couldn't refuse helping anyone. His only regret was not having enough to help them all. Henry is survived by his daughter Margaret A. Dykgraaf of Vancouver, he had five grandchildren, Angela Vogel of Vancouver, Cathy Johnson of Vancouver, James Dykgraaf of Monroe, WA, Robert Dykgraaf of Woodland, WA.. And Joseph Dykgraaf of Vancouver. He had six great grandchildren, Chris, Ryan, Benjamin, Tabitha, Brandon, Ashley. And he would have one great great grandchild named Michael. He is preceded in death by all twelve brothers and sisters. His final twenty-two years living with his daughter were filled with much love, his daughter would take care of him right up to his final breath. Henry was able to communicate his love to all who saw him, he is at peace in the love of God's arms, this soldier has made it home, rest in peace Henry, we love you. A Memorial Mass will be held on March 6th 2012, 11:00 AM at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 400 South Andresen Road, Vancouver, WA. We will be praying the rosary at 10:15 AM, all are welcome. Following services their will be hospitality and refreshments, followed by graveside memorial service at 1:30 PM. Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 N.E. 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA. Any contributions please make to any US Bank in care of "Light of Lights International Health Link" #1-53560253301. One of Henry's final quotes. "After I'm dead, that's it. No more worry or thinking. Don't extend grief." Hank

Henry 'Hank' Jenkins Jr.

May 4, 1916 - February 18, 2012