JANET AGNES JENKEN
(née WARDROP)
JUNE 1, 1926 – MARCH 3, 2021
Peacefully, Jan passed on with her daughters at her side.
Jan is survived by her children: Dale Jenken, Shannon Malkoske (Don), Janice (Jay) Spicer (Abe), Tim Jenken (Judi); grandchildren: Corbin, Lynda, Kerry, Darby, Dillon, Ken; great-grandchildren: Scott, Alex, Tyreese, Bryce, Connor, Kolby, Bodyn, Telynn, Timothy, Lukas, Aria and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Jan was predeceased by her husband Ken Jenken, parents: Richard Wardrop, Mary Swindells (Wardrop, Robertson), step-father, Jack Swindells, sisters: Irene, Millie, Peggy and Brother Archie, grandchildren: Tiffany Jenken and Tyrol Jenken.
Jan was born and grew up in Whitemouth, Manitoba. She graduated from United College and taught in a one-room school in Western Manitoba. Jan also served in the army for a time in WWII.
She met her life long love, Ken Jenken in Scott's Hill near Whitemouth, marrying in 1946. While residing in Winnipeg, Jan worked for several years at Eaton's. In 1963, the family moved to Mission B.C. In 1968, they opened Sylvester Road Shell Service, running it for 17 years, as well as the near by Drive-In restaurant for 3 years.
Jan moved back to Winnipeg in 1994 and soon joined the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and the High Steppers Senior Club as a volunteer and later a participant.
The family would like to thank the staff at Irene Baron Eden Centre and River East Personal Care Home for their care and compassion over the years.
A Celebration of Jan's Life will be held when Covid restrictions allow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jan's memory to Main Street Project, 75 Martha Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. R3B 1A4 : www.mainstreetproject.ca or Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 930 Winakwa Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 1E7.
WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU
When I must leave you for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you
through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name
Live on and do all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in comfort and cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
and hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!