Jacqualin "Jackie" Joleen Klenda

72, returned to her heavenly home on March 9, 2018. Jackie was born to the late Ida Mae Classon and John Stroda in Salina, Kansas on October 23, 1945. Jackie was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her beloved, Joseph David Klenda, on July 20, 1963 in Hope, Kansas. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 54 years, Joe; her daughters and husbands: Kim and Mike Fry of Wichita, KS; Joleen Klenda and Scott Bakel of Wichita, KS; Shanna and Glenn Wood of Kilgore, TX; Janelle and Johnny Gutierrez, also of Wichita, KS; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters: Judy Bauman of Abiline, KS, and Donna Brown of Wichita, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents. Jackie was always ‘full of life’ and believed in the power of prayer. Departing from this world, Jackie wished to give those dear to her what she referred to as her 3 H’s- Happy, Holy, and Healthy, all the days of their lives. A viewing will be held at 9:30 am followed by the rosary at 10:30 am with the mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Patrick Catholic Church Altar Society or the American Cancer Society.