(March 11, 2002)
Donald J. Jenkins, 93, died at his Powell home Monday afternoon, March 11.
He was born July 3, 1908, in Savannah, Mo., to Zone A. and Mary Belle (McCollum) Jenkins. He married Frances S. Prodveis, and they made their home in Washington until moving to Powell in May of 1999.
He was a carpenter by trade and built several homes in Washington.
Survivors include his wife Frances of the family home; a daughter, Donna Joy Jenkins of Omak, Wash.; a son, Arnold D. Jenkins and wife Ila Jean of Powell; three grandchildren, Tessa H. Jenkins, Kimberly J. Jenkins and Neil A. Jenkins and wife Channiele, all of Powell; and one great-granddaughter, Christina L. Jenkins of Powell; and a sister, Rose Gregory of Spokane, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 10 brothers and sisters; and one granddaughter, LaNeal Jenkins.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place, and burial will be in Priest River, Idaho.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.