Feb. 2, 1937 - Mar. 3, 2012
Frederick Howard Jenkins, 75, Greentown, left his earthly home for an eternal one at 2:15 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown.
He was born February 2, 1937, in Delphi, Indiana, the son of Howard G. and Irene (Golden) Jenkins. He married Rachel Louisa Jordan on January 29, 1961, in Meridian Street Christian Church, Greentown.
He was a 1955 graduate of Eastern High School and
attended Purdue University. He was employed for a time by Continental Steel and the Marion-Chronicle Tribune.
Beginning 1964, he was a professional photographer, co-owning Jenkins Studio with his wife. He was President of the Professional Photographers of Indiana 1975-76. He obtained the degree of Master Photographer, awarded by the Professional Photographers of America. He had formerly been a member of the Greentown Lions Club. He was a member of South Side Christian Church in Kokomo and appreciated the beliefs and practices of many religions. In lieu of military service, he served his country as a Conscientious Objector 1960-62, working in Home Hospital in Lafayette.
He enjoyed his milk goats and sharing cheese made from their milk. He learned several heritage crafts, including black-smithing, wood working, spinning and weaving. In all things, he willingly shared his knowledge and leaves behind many people who learned to spin or weave from him.
Fred is survived by his wife, Rachel; son Mark Jenkins and
wife Lisa of Goldsmith; daughter Sarah Cotton of Greentown; daughter Heather Jenkins and husband Rick Mouser of Tipton, and son-in-
law, Michael Altman. He is also survived by granddaughter Abby Altman and grandson Eric Altman and step-grandchildren, Kim Reecer, Courtney Reecer, Rick Mouser and wife Brandi, Micah Mouser and wife Rayna, and Nicholas Mouser and wife Stephanie, and seven step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, 3 brothers-in-law, 4 sisters-in-law, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Jenkins.
Memorial contributions in Fred’s name may be made to Heifer International, P.O. Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116-1692 or online at www.heifer.org. or Greentown Historical Society, P.O. Box 313, Greentown, IN 46936.
Visitation for the family was held March 11. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com
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