Forest Arthur Jenkins' Obituary
Forest Arthur Jenkins, age 69, of South Shore Marina, Bethany Beach, DE passed away peacefully at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE, with his wife Barbara and daughter Marianne at his side on Monday, January 25, 2010. Mr. Jenkins was born June 7, 1940 in Pottsville, PA, son of the late Arthur V. Jenkins and Anna Katherine (Kromka) Jenkins.
Forest moved to South Shore Marina, Bethany Beach 13 years ago; he was formerly of West Chester, PA and Secane, Ridley Township. Forest was a 30-year member of Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 19 in Philadelphia, PA up until his retirement in 1997. Forest co-founded Triad Building Specialties in 1976 and later became its sole owner and president. He was an avid golfer and five time club champion of Old Landing Golf Course in Rehoboth Beach, DE, including his most recent championship in 2009. He loved to laugh and tell stories and spent many hours entertaining his family and friends. He had a very compassionate nature and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Forest was predeceased by his two brothers: Bruce and Thomas; and two sisters: Beatrice and June. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara V. (Roberts) Jenkins; four children: Michael Jenkins of Glenolden, PA, Marianne Jenkins-Wrambel of Newtown Square, PA, Beth Rosser of West Chester, PA, and Steven Jenkins of West Chester, PA; twelve grandchildren: Neva Ann, Barbara, Victoria, Travis, Garrett, Lauren, Leigh, Forest, Logan, Marshall, Reid, and Michael; and five siblings: Arthur, Franny, George, Isabell, and Esther.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 29, 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE and again on Saturday, January 30, 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Knoetgen Funeral Home, 746 Kedron Avenue, Morton, PA. There will be no service or interment at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Forest’s name to the Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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