Morris D. Jenkins, 68, of Lapoint, passed away August 11, 2001 at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born June 17, 1933 in Vernal, a son of David Clifton and Lucy Ellen Johnson Jenkins.
Morris was self-employed working in the oil fields. He served in the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Loftberg, and received an honorable discharge. Morris was respected and admired by all who knew him. He enjoyed Texas, his grandchildren, his little dog, as well as being an avid outdoorsman and gardener. He was a very loving, kind and generous man. He always looked after his children.
He is survived by his children, Cindy (Kent) Downward, West Valley; Tammy (Speed) Gray, Cedarview; Carrie Fausett, Salt Lake City; Dale (Tracy) Jenkins, Vernal; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; all of whom loved him very much and will miss him dearly; brothers, Clifton Wayne Jenkins, Morgan; LaVon Edwards, Cresant; sisters, Carol Ann Butterfield, Midvale; and Louise Nelson, Clearfield.
The family would like to extend a special "Thank you" to Carol Ann for her love and support during his final days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 15, at 11 a.m. in the Lapoint Ward Chapel. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt and on Wednesday at the Lapoint Chapel one hour prior to services.
Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park with military honors provided by the American Legion under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Misc. Uintah County, Utah Obituaries
Morris was self-employed working in the oil fields. He served in the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Loftberg, and received an honorable discharge. Morris was respected and admired by all who knew him. He enjoyed Texas, his grandchildren, his little dog, as well as being an avid outdoorsman and gardener. He was a very loving, kind and generous man. He always looked after his children.
He is survived by his children, Cindy (Kent) Downward, West Valley; Tammy (Speed) Gray, Cedarview; Carrie Fausett, Salt Lake City; Dale (Tracy) Jenkins, Vernal; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; all of whom loved him very much and will miss him dearly; brothers, Clifton Wayne Jenkins, Morgan; LaVon Edwards, Cresant; sisters, Carol Ann Butterfield, Midvale; and Louise Nelson, Clearfield.
The family would like to extend a special "Thank you" to Carol Ann for her love and support during his final days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 15, at 11 a.m. in the Lapoint Ward Chapel. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt and on Wednesday at the Lapoint Chapel one hour prior to services.
Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park with military honors provided by the American Legion under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Misc. Uintah County, Utah Obituaries
Morris D. Jenkins, 68, of Lapoint, passed away August 11, 2001 at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born June 17, 1933 in Vernal, a son of David Clifton and Lucy Ellen Johnson Jenkins.
Morris was self-employed working in the oil fields. He served in the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Loftberg, and received an honorable discharge. Morris was respected and admired by all who knew him. He enjoyed Texas, his grandchildren, his little dog, as well as being an avid outdoorsman and gardener. He was a very loving, kind and generous man. He always looked after his children.
He is survived by his children, Cindy (Kent) Downward, West Valley; Tammy (Speed) Gray, Cedarview; Carrie Fausett, Salt Lake City; Dale (Tracy) Jenkins, Vernal; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; all of whom loved him very much and will miss him dearly; brothers, Clifton Wayne Jenkins, Morgan; LaVon Edwards, Cresant; sisters, Carol Ann Butterfield, Midvale; and Louise Nelson, Clearfield.
The family would like to extend a special "Thank you" to Carol Ann for her love and support during his final days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 15, at 11 a.m. in the Lapoint Ward Chapel. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt and on Wednesday at the Lapoint Chapel one hour prior to services.
Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park with military honors provided by the American Legion under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Misc. Uintah County, Utah Obituaries
Morris was self-employed working in the oil fields. He served in the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Loftberg, and received an honorable discharge. Morris was respected and admired by all who knew him. He enjoyed Texas, his grandchildren, his little dog, as well as being an avid outdoorsman and gardener. He was a very loving, kind and generous man. He always looked after his children.
He is survived by his children, Cindy (Kent) Downward, West Valley; Tammy (Speed) Gray, Cedarview; Carrie Fausett, Salt Lake City; Dale (Tracy) Jenkins, Vernal; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; all of whom loved him very much and will miss him dearly; brothers, Clifton Wayne Jenkins, Morgan; LaVon Edwards, Cresant; sisters, Carol Ann Butterfield, Midvale; and Louise Nelson, Clearfield.
The family would like to extend a special "Thank you" to Carol Ann for her love and support during his final days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 15, at 11 a.m. in the Lapoint Ward Chapel. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt and on Wednesday at the Lapoint Chapel one hour prior to services.
Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park with military honors provided by the American Legion under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
-Misc. Uintah County, Utah Obituaries
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