January 20,1960 - April 24, 2008. Karen Marie Jenkins passed from this world on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at University Hospital in Denver. Karen was born in Riverside California on January 20th, 1960. She is preceded in death by her parents, Shiegko and Joseph Hood. She is survived by her husband, Walter J. Jenkins, her son Michael S. Jenkins, her daughter Candice M. Jenkins, her daughter-in-law Kimberly Jenkins, grandson Raiden Jenkins, granddaughter Yasmine Jenkins, her older brother Dale Hood, older sister Joanne Lucas and younger sister Margie Hood. She is loved by all her family and will be missed greatly. Karen spent the first part of her life in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Germany for several years while her father served in the Air Force. The family then moved back to Phoenix where her first jobs were at Revlon and Digital Equipment Corporation. At Digital, she met her husband Walt and they both moved to Colorado Springs when a job opportunity presented itself. She worked on the assembly line for a time until she was hired in the Accounting Department at Digital. She stayed there until she quit working so she could stay at home and raise her children. Karen was very active in the Colorado Springs Corvette Club where she served as Secretary and member of the Board for the last four years until her death. With her open heart and caring ways, she made many close friendships with people who have their own special and unique memories of time shared with her. Karen was always willing to help with the various club activities and enjoyed racing the Corvette in Autocrosses. Karen was very dedicated to her grandchildren Raiden and Yasmine who will love and miss their "Grandma Karen". Visitation will be Monday, April 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Springs Funeral Services. Funeral Services will be held at the New Life Church World Prayer Center, 11025 Voyager Parkway on Wednesday, April 30th at 1:00 pm. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery to follow.