Mr. Edward Hinsey “Ned” Jenison, son of the late Barbara & Ed Jenison, was born January 6, 1932 in Paris, Il. In his first year at Shaw Avenue in Paris he fell down the stairs twice and off the porch once, so on his first birthday he got Simbad, his first St Bernard dog, to keep track of him. In the spring of 1942 his father enlisted in the Navy during WW2 and served as a Lieutenant Commander on several aircraft carriers, and also in the office of Naval intelligence assignments in Washington DC. As a result, Ned spent several teenage years between Paris and Washington DC, often working at the family owned newspaper as a “printer's devil” in the back shop. He attended Paris High School and went on to the University of Illinois.
Ned graduated from University of Illinois in 1954 with a degree in Journalism. Three days before the commencement, he married his high school girlfriend Margaret Danner (she preceded him in death in 1993 at the age of 61). He then entered the US Army Intelligence and was assigned to Washington DC. After four years of service, Ned moved back to Illinois working for the newspaper the Urbana Courier. Eventually Ned returned to Paris and joined the family business, The Paris Beacon News, as a reporter and photographer. His Aunt Ernestine Jenison died at age 95 in 1994 while she was still working as associate publisher of the paper. Ned‘s father, Ed, died on June 25, 1996 making Ned the editor and publisher of the paper. His son Kevin joined the paper after studying journalism at Indiana State University. Ned’s other sons, Jim and Steve, were on the board of directors -- true family business.
Ned’s grandfather merged two local newspapers in 1927 to form The Paris Beacon News. It’s been a family business since that time. His grandfather’s philosophy was “The Beacon will take a greater role in helping with the revitalization of Paris and the surrounding area.” On June 30, 2006 the Jenison family’s version of the Paris Beacon News published its last paper after 80 years in service to the Paris community.
Ed Jenison, Ned’s dad, often said he “Doesn’t want to live in the past. That would be out of character for a newspaper man. In this business you have to look forward to survive.” It was a lesson that Ned lived by.
Ned was a newspaperman to the end, the first thing he always asked each day was, ”what’s going on in the outside world today?”
Ned was an active member in the community contributing to the local School Board, City Council, Paris Hospital Board, Edgar County Foundation, Mental Health Board, YMCA Board, Paris Economic Development Corporation, Paris Center of Fine Arts, HRC Finance Committee, Edgar County Community Development Board, and many other organizations that helped promote the great city of Paris.
Ned was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Paris. He had a lifelong love with sail boats. He started sailing as a teenager in Michigan’s Gull Lake and on the Potomac River in Washington DC, and almost every day you could see him looking at the trees to see if there was enough breeze to go for a quick afternoon sail. His granddaughter Erin observed “He set an example of what it means to love your family. He put thousands of miles on his car to always be there to cheer you on, celebrate, or just pop in to say hello.”
His inspiring life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children. Ned is survived by his three sons Kevin (Susan), Jim (Janet), Steve (Sandee), grand children (8) Sandea, Erin, K.J., Betsy, Andrew, Brianna, Alex and Wade and great grandchildren (4)Benjamin, Isaac, Conner and Wyatt.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Horizon Health Foundation in his honor, or can consider planting a live fruit tree.
Ned graduated from University of Illinois in 1954 with a degree in Journalism. Three days before the commencement, he married his high school girlfriend Margaret Danner (she preceded him in death in 1993 at the age of 61). He then entered the US Army Intelligence and was assigned to Washington DC. After four years of service, Ned moved back to Illinois working for the newspaper the Urbana Courier. Eventually Ned returned to Paris and joined the family business, The Paris Beacon News, as a reporter and photographer. His Aunt Ernestine Jenison died at age 95 in 1994 while she was still working as associate publisher of the paper. Ned‘s father, Ed, died on June 25, 1996 making Ned the editor and publisher of the paper. His son Kevin joined the paper after studying journalism at Indiana State University. Ned’s other sons, Jim and Steve, were on the board of directors -- true family business.
Ned’s grandfather merged two local newspapers in 1927 to form The Paris Beacon News. It’s been a family business since that time. His grandfather’s philosophy was “The Beacon will take a greater role in helping with the revitalization of Paris and the surrounding area.” On June 30, 2006 the Jenison family’s version of the Paris Beacon News published its last paper after 80 years in service to the Paris community.
Ed Jenison, Ned’s dad, often said he “Doesn’t want to live in the past. That would be out of character for a newspaper man. In this business you have to look forward to survive.” It was a lesson that Ned lived by.
Ned was a newspaperman to the end, the first thing he always asked each day was, ”what’s going on in the outside world today?”
Ned was an active member in the community contributing to the local School Board, City Council, Paris Hospital Board, Edgar County Foundation, Mental Health Board, YMCA Board, Paris Economic Development Corporation, Paris Center of Fine Arts, HRC Finance Committee, Edgar County Community Development Board, and many other organizations that helped promote the great city of Paris.
Ned was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Paris. He had a lifelong love with sail boats. He started sailing as a teenager in Michigan’s Gull Lake and on the Potomac River in Washington DC, and almost every day you could see him looking at the trees to see if there was enough breeze to go for a quick afternoon sail. His granddaughter Erin observed “He set an example of what it means to love your family. He put thousands of miles on his car to always be there to cheer you on, celebrate, or just pop in to say hello.”
His inspiring life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children. Ned is survived by his three sons Kevin (Susan), Jim (Janet), Steve (Sandee), grand children (8) Sandea, Erin, K.J., Betsy, Andrew, Brianna, Alex and Wade and great grandchildren (4)Benjamin, Isaac, Conner and Wyatt.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Horizon Health Foundation in his honor, or can consider planting a live fruit tree.
Mr. Edward Hinsey “Ned” Jenison, son of the late Barbara & Ed Jenison, was born January 6, 1932 in Paris, Il. In his first year at Shaw Avenue in Paris he fell down the stairs twice and off the porch once, so on his first birthday he got Simbad, his first St Bernard dog, to keep track of him. In the spring of 1942 his father enlisted in the Navy during WW2 and served as a Lieutenant Commander on several aircraft carriers, and also in the office of Naval intelligence assignments in Washington DC. As a result, Ned spent several teenage years between Paris and Washington DC, often working at the family owned newspaper as a “printer's devil” in the back shop. He attended Paris High School and went on to the University of Illinois.
Ned graduated from University of Illinois in 1954 with a degree in Journalism. Three days before the commencement, he married his high school girlfriend Margaret Danner (she preceded him in death in 1993 at the age of 61). He then entered the US Army Intelligence and was assigned to Washington DC. After four years of service, Ned moved back to Illinois working for the newspaper the Urbana Courier. Eventually Ned returned to Paris and joined the family business, The Paris Beacon News, as a reporter and photographer. His Aunt Ernestine Jenison died at age 95 in 1994 while she was still working as associate publisher of the paper. Ned‘s father, Ed, died on June 25, 1996 making Ned the editor and publisher of the paper. His son Kevin joined the paper after studying journalism at Indiana State University. Ned’s other sons, Jim and Steve, were on the board of directors -- true family business.
Ned’s grandfather merged two local newspapers in 1927 to form The Paris Beacon News. It’s been a family business since that time. His grandfather’s philosophy was “The Beacon will take a greater role in helping with the revitalization of Paris and the surrounding area.” On June 30, 2006 the Jenison family’s version of the Paris Beacon News published its last paper after 80 years in service to the Paris community.
Ed Jenison, Ned’s dad, often said he “Doesn’t want to live in the past. That would be out of character for a newspaper man. In this business you have to look forward to survive.” It was a lesson that Ned lived by.
Ned was a newspaperman to the end, the first thing he always asked each day was, ”what’s going on in the outside world today?”
Ned was an active member in the community contributing to the local School Board, City Council, Paris Hospital Board, Edgar County Foundation, Mental Health Board, YMCA Board, Paris Economic Development Corporation, Paris Center of Fine Arts, HRC Finance Committee, Edgar County Community Development Board, and many other organizations that helped promote the great city of Paris.
Ned was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Paris. He had a lifelong love with sail boats. He started sailing as a teenager in Michigan’s Gull Lake and on the Potomac River in Washington DC, and almost every day you could see him looking at the trees to see if there was enough breeze to go for a quick afternoon sail. His granddaughter Erin observed “He set an example of what it means to love your family. He put thousands of miles on his car to always be there to cheer you on, celebrate, or just pop in to say hello.”
His inspiring life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children. Ned is survived by his three sons Kevin (Susan), Jim (Janet), Steve (Sandee), grand children (8) Sandea, Erin, K.J., Betsy, Andrew, Brianna, Alex and Wade and great grandchildren (4)Benjamin, Isaac, Conner and Wyatt.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Horizon Health Foundation in his honor, or can consider planting a live fruit tree.
Ned graduated from University of Illinois in 1954 with a degree in Journalism. Three days before the commencement, he married his high school girlfriend Margaret Danner (she preceded him in death in 1993 at the age of 61). He then entered the US Army Intelligence and was assigned to Washington DC. After four years of service, Ned moved back to Illinois working for the newspaper the Urbana Courier. Eventually Ned returned to Paris and joined the family business, The Paris Beacon News, as a reporter and photographer. His Aunt Ernestine Jenison died at age 95 in 1994 while she was still working as associate publisher of the paper. Ned‘s father, Ed, died on June 25, 1996 making Ned the editor and publisher of the paper. His son Kevin joined the paper after studying journalism at Indiana State University. Ned’s other sons, Jim and Steve, were on the board of directors -- true family business.
Ned’s grandfather merged two local newspapers in 1927 to form The Paris Beacon News. It’s been a family business since that time. His grandfather’s philosophy was “The Beacon will take a greater role in helping with the revitalization of Paris and the surrounding area.” On June 30, 2006 the Jenison family’s version of the Paris Beacon News published its last paper after 80 years in service to the Paris community.
Ed Jenison, Ned’s dad, often said he “Doesn’t want to live in the past. That would be out of character for a newspaper man. In this business you have to look forward to survive.” It was a lesson that Ned lived by.
Ned was a newspaperman to the end, the first thing he always asked each day was, ”what’s going on in the outside world today?”
Ned was an active member in the community contributing to the local School Board, City Council, Paris Hospital Board, Edgar County Foundation, Mental Health Board, YMCA Board, Paris Economic Development Corporation, Paris Center of Fine Arts, HRC Finance Committee, Edgar County Community Development Board, and many other organizations that helped promote the great city of Paris.
Ned was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Paris. He had a lifelong love with sail boats. He started sailing as a teenager in Michigan’s Gull Lake and on the Potomac River in Washington DC, and almost every day you could see him looking at the trees to see if there was enough breeze to go for a quick afternoon sail. His granddaughter Erin observed “He set an example of what it means to love your family. He put thousands of miles on his car to always be there to cheer you on, celebrate, or just pop in to say hello.”
His inspiring life will forever be cherished in the lives of his children. Ned is survived by his three sons Kevin (Susan), Jim (Janet), Steve (Sandee), grand children (8) Sandea, Erin, K.J., Betsy, Andrew, Brianna, Alex and Wade and great grandchildren (4)Benjamin, Isaac, Conner and Wyatt.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Horizon Health Foundation in his honor, or can consider planting a live fruit tree.
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