Donald Wesley "Don" Jenkins
Marriages
Nicci Jenkins
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 8C - December 4, 2022
SP4 Donald (Don)
Wesley Jenkins born July
20, 1945 in Leadville,
Colorado to John and
Louise Jenkins, passed
away peacefully in his
home on November 22,
2022 at the age of 77. An Army veteran of the Vietnam
war proudly served from August 11, 1970 - October 22,
1971. He graduated high school at Grand Junction High
School in 1964.
Don is survived by his wife. Nicci Jenkins; brother
Eldon, sons Donald and Richard, daughters; Christina,
Nicha, Kimberly, 12 grandchildren, beloved nieces
and nephews, large extended family and friend he
considered family.
Don is preceded in death by his mother, Louise;
father, John, brothers; Dugan, Kenneth and two sons
John and Daron.
Don’s careers and hobbies went hand in hand as he
enjoyed fixing, building and improving things. Don
spent many years operating heavy equipment from
working on the ski slopes of Beaver Creek to work in
Pagosa Springs for the county and building road, oil/
gas location on the western slope of Colorado. Through
those experiences Don was able to expand his abilities
and skills that lead him to a longtime master mechanic.
Don’s hobbies were watching westerns, war movies,
building model cars and airplanes, sharing stories with
friends and family. Don was a kind, funny man who
loved his God, family and country. Don turned strangers
into friends everywhere he went. He attended Valley
Church in Grand Junction and quickly became family
with the members there. Don recognized his dream and
he built two cabins, one is Pagosa Springs and one in
Cedaredge. He will always live in our hearts and walk
by our side. He was so thankful to God for walking his
journey with him everyday and guiding him through his
word.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December
10, 2022, 11am at Canyon View Vineyard Church, 736
24 Road.
