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Anita Elizabeth Jenne
05/28/1912 — 06/07/2005
From Richland, WA, US | Born in South Bend, Washington
Anita Elizabeth Jenne
Anita Elizabeth Jenne
Anita was born to Albert Henry and Anna Paulstick Leek in South Bend, Washington on May 28, 1912. She passed away in Richland on June 7, 2005 at the age of 93. She had one sister, Annabelle, who passed away at the age of one year. At age 20 Anita lived in Seattle where she met and married Don E. Jenne. They moved to Richland in 1944 and were married for 53 years when he passed away in 1986.
She lived a full and adventurous life. Strong, compassionate and generous, she gave of herself to many charities. She loved to sew and garden. She held several offices in Flower Fiddlers Garden Club, including president. She was also chairman of the Kadlec hospital gift shop back when everything was hand made by the volunteers. In 1978 Anita was named Tri-City Woman of Distinction by the Tri-City Federated Womens Clubs.
Anita is survived by her son Don E. Jenne, daughter-in-law Bonnie Jenne, daughter Lorita Jenne Bayless, son-in-law Sully Bayless, daughter Lila Jenne Brackenbush, son-in-law Don Brackenbush, daughter Alison Jenne Satterlee and son Neil Jenne who was her caregiver for the past four years. She has nine grandchildren: Barbara Santee, Dean Jenne, Kirk Bayless, Mark Bayless, Gina Richey, Christa Brackenbush, Lesa Ford, Cheri Jenne and Cameron Jenne. She also has nine great-grandchildren ranging in age from 20 to one year: twins Rachel and Miranda Santee, Annelise and Evan Bayless, Delaney and Shaylee Richey, and Brennen, Wyatt and Clinton Ford. She also leaves behind nephews and nieces Dell and Patti Boswell and Byron and Enedina Boswell. The family would like to mention her good friends for many, many years, Betty Thornton, Maxine Miner and Joycelyn Smith.
There will be a celebration of Anitas life at Southside United Protestant Church, 517 Jadwin Ave., Richland, on Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to Southside United Protestant Church.
Dear Jenne’s et al,
We were saddened by Anita’s passing, but it sounded like she was ready to let go. Anita was an amazing example of strength and devotion to family. We always equated the Jenne’s to the enviable Cleaver family!!! We go back a long way…..the history and friendships we’ve shared are precious. Some of the best memories and some great stories.
Mike and I won’t be able to make your mom’s funeral, Matt is graduating on Saturday and we promised to be there for him as none of the other Thornton’s are able.
We have you all in our prayers. Since we won’t be able to put our arms around you in your grief, we’re counting on you to help each other. That’s what families are for!!!
Love and peace, Monica & Mike
Thank you Grandma for the many years of memories. I will never forget the love and care you showed me for so many years, our holiday fun, and our lunches at the mall. But your gift of sharing the Lord Jesus with me was the greatest of all. Rest with Him now Grandma and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Always in His love – Gina
My fondest memory of Anita is of spending time with her at the cabin at Ocean Shores. I loved going treasure hunting with her – and it was even more fun to watch her after we returned from an outing. She would admire and lovingly handle her small “treasures.” I always enjoyed spending family time at Thanksgiving with her at the ocean and recording our memories in the cabin’s journal.
I have thought about you, Mom,every day since you have been gone. Everything reminds me of you. The trees, the sky, the birds, and especially my garden because you helped me work in my yard so much over the years and advised me on what to plant and how to take care of things. I will miss you, my best friend, terribly but you will always be close to my heart. Til we meet again.
Love, Lila
Dear Jenne’s et al,
We were saddened by Anita’s passing, but it sounded like she was ready to let go. Anita was an amazing example of strength and devotion to family. We always equated the Jenne’s to the enviable Cleaver family!!! We go back a long way…..the history and friendships we’ve shared are precious. Some of the best memories and some great stories.
Mike and I won’t be able to make your mom’s funeral, Matt is graduating on Saturday and we promised to be there for him as none of the other Thornton’s are able.
We have you all in our prayers. Since we won’t be able to put our arms around you in your grief, we’re counting on you to help each other. That’s what families are for!!!
Love and peace, Monica & Mike
Thank you Grandma for the many years of memories. I will never forget the love and care you showed me for so many years, our holiday fun, and our lunches at the mall. But your gift of sharing the Lord Jesus with me was the greatest of all. Rest with Him now Grandma and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Always in His love – Gina
My fondest memory of Anita is of spending time with her at the cabin at Ocean Shores. I loved going treasure hunting with her – and it was even more fun to watch her after we returned from an outing. She would admire and lovingly handle her small “treasures.” I always enjoyed spending family time at Thanksgiving with her at the ocean and recording our memories in the cabin’s journal.
I have thought about you, Mom,every day since you have been gone. Everything reminds me of you. The trees, the sky, the birds, and especially my garden because you helped me work in my yard so much over the years and advised me on what to plant and how to take care of things. I will miss you, my best friend, terribly but you will always be close to my heart. Til we meet again.
Love, Lila
Dear Gina, Lorita, Sully and the Bayless Family-
We were all very sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandma Mother. I personally was only around Grandma Jenne maybe a hand full of times, but I definitely picked up on what an important part of your family that she was. I realize that she has lived a long, fulfilling life, but I also realize that the loss of any loved one, that has been around you for your entire life, and has had a major impact on who you are, is always a huge loss! I just want you all to know that we are praying for you as you go through this hard time! We had planned to attend Grandma Jenne’s Funeral, but unfortunately we have a previous engagement that we had already commited to. Again, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers in our absence.
Love, Jill, Mike, Brooke, Charlie, Chloe, Brittany, Blake and Breanna
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Anita Elizabeth Jenne