Robert Arley Jenkins
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - August 2, 2020
Robert Arley
Jenkins
April 14, 1939 - July 27, 2020
Robert Arley Jenkins, 81,
passed away July 27, 2020, in
Grand Junction, CO. He was
born April 14, 1939, to Vera
(Reisher) and Harry H. Jenkins
in Norcatur, Kansas.
He has been a resident of
Grand Junction, CO, since 1943,
and graduated from Central
High School. Bob married
Barbara on June 22, 1966, in
Grand Junction, CO. He served
in the 101st Airborne. Bob
retired as a Hydrologic Data
Chief for the USGS.
Bob loved his family and
enjoyed spending time with
his grandkids, nieces, and
nephews every chance he got.
Hunting, camping, hiking, and
rock hounding were his favorite
activities. When he wasn’t
outdoors, Bob liked to refinish
old furniture he would find at secondhand stores.
Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Brent (Tracie)
Jenkins and grandsons, Aidan and Garrett; son, Jake Jenkins and
grandchildren, Jonathon and Ashley, and three great-grandchildren.
Per Bob’s request, there will be no service
