Daniel Jenks obituary: Daniel Jenks's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Daniel M. Jenks
1950 - 2018
In Memory Of
Daniel M. Jenks
1950 - 2018
Daniel M. “Dan” Jenks, 68, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018.
He was born February 8, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Lester Martin and Erma Irene (Redenbaugh) Jenks. He was a 1969 graduate of Silver Lake High School and served in the Kansas Army National Guard for over 20 years of service.
Daniel was employed by the Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sherriff Department, retiring in 2005 after 28 years of service.
He was a member of the F.O.P. and American Legion Post 421.
Daniel married Allis Elizabeth Sanford on February 12, 1994 in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Leslie Jenks Patterson; grandchildren, Bret, Ashley and Chelsea; great-grandsons, Anthony, Simon and Jayden; 6 sisters and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 9 siblings.
Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and riding his Harley.
Honoring Daniel’s request, cremation is planned. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope and Healing Academy.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
He was born February 8, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Lester Martin and Erma Irene (Redenbaugh) Jenks. He was a 1969 graduate of Silver Lake High School and served in the Kansas Army National Guard for over 20 years of service.
Daniel was employed by the Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sherriff Department, retiring in 2005 after 28 years of service.
He was a member of the F.O.P. and American Legion Post 421.
Daniel married Allis Elizabeth Sanford on February 12, 1994 in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Leslie Jenks Patterson; grandchildren, Bret, Ashley and Chelsea; great-grandsons, Anthony, Simon and Jayden; 6 sisters and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 9 siblings.
Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and riding his Harley.
Honoring Daniel’s request, cremation is planned. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope and Healing Academy.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Daniel M. “Dan” Jenks, 68, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018.
He was born February 8, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Lester Martin and Erma Irene (Redenbaugh) Jenks. He was a 1969 graduate of Silver Lake High School and served in the Kansas Army National Guard for over 20 years of service.
Daniel was employed by the Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sherriff Department, retiring in 2005 after 28 years of service.
He was a member of the F.O.P. and American Legion Post 421.
Daniel married Allis Elizabeth Sanford on February 12, 1994 in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Leslie Jenks Patterson; grandchildren, Bret, Ashley and Chelsea; great-grandsons, Anthony, Simon and Jayden; 6 sisters and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 9 siblings.
Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and riding his Harley.
Honoring Daniel’s request, cremation is planned. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope and Healing Academy.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
He was born February 8, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Lester Martin and Erma Irene (Redenbaugh) Jenks. He was a 1969 graduate of Silver Lake High School and served in the Kansas Army National Guard for over 20 years of service.
Daniel was employed by the Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sherriff Department, retiring in 2005 after 28 years of service.
He was a member of the F.O.P. and American Legion Post 421.
Daniel married Allis Elizabeth Sanford on February 12, 1994 in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Leslie Jenks Patterson; grandchildren, Bret, Ashley and Chelsea; great-grandsons, Anthony, Simon and Jayden; 6 sisters and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 9 siblings.
Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and riding his Harley.
Honoring Daniel’s request, cremation is planned. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope and Healing Academy.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
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Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family