Rose Ann Jenkins

Rose Ann Jenkins, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Rose grew up in Milwaukee, with a family consisting of Mother Agnes - Father Eddie and two younger sisters, Beatrice and Sandy. As a devout Catholic she became interested becoming a Nun, for two years and studied in a nunnery; however God had other plans. She graduated from Pulaski HS and began her career in the business community. She loved dancing during the big band era at the Eagles Dance Hall; where her future husband found her and six months later was married to Jack Jenkins July 3, 1954 in Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. They moved to Jacksonville, Florida where Jack was stationed at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. Lee, the first son was born at the Naval hospital. They then moved to Columbus, Ohio where she attend some classes at Ohio State University. Another son, Larry, was born in 1957. After husband earned his degree 1959, they moved to Richmond, Michigan where Jack began his teaching career and she assumed the duties of homemaker. A move was made to Shelby Township, Michigan where Jack continued his teaching career. Three more sons graced the family; Lance 1960, Luke 1961 and Les 1967. During those years Rose was maintaining the household, active in church volunteering and worked for Kelly Services for 10 years. Upon retirement the move was made to Loveland, Colorado. For 7 years Rose volunteered/worked at RMNP in the Business Office, living in a spacious travel trailer during the summer months surrounded by beautiful views and wildlife until 1993. Rose maintained an active involvement in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church , served on the Colorado Association of Health Care. Auxilians/Volunteers for seven years and acting as president 2002-03 and was a volunteer at McKee Medical Center for 17 years, served on the Foundation Board at McKee for 10 years, and as member of the Spiritual Resource Committee at McKee Medical Center. The City of Loveland, CO recognized Rose in the Making A Difference, Loveland Newspaper, spotlighting people, business and organizations building a better world by starting in their own community. Received City of Loveland Honor Award Recognition for Commitment to McKee Medical Center. Appointed to the City of Loveland’s Senior Advisory Board.

Unfortunately her health began to deteriorate in 2005. They moved to Castle Rock, Colorado in 2005 as she aged, to be closer their son Les and daughter-in-law Trish and their two children. She spent time in her senior years reading, attending St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, visiting/dinning with friends and enjoying the two grandchildren Brooks and Madison. Her total family included husband, 5 sons, 13 grandchildren and 6 great -grand children. Rose left this world knowing she had been loved by all who knew her. She was a positive force for good.