We said a sweet goodbye to our sister, aunt, mom, grandma, cousin, and friend Ellen Ann Stanger Jenkins on Aug. 11, 2021. Ann was suffering from “Old Timers” and passed away surrounded by her loving family, sharing a glorious reunion with those anxiously awaiting her on the other side.
Ann was born June 12, 1938, to Edward Marion Stanger and Mary Ethel Adkins in American Falls, Idaho. She graduated from American Falls High School. She married her sweetheart Evan Taggart Jenkins in Pocatello, Idaho, Sept. 13, 1958, later sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple, June 4, 1959. Ann lived and worked at Dugway Proving Ground for 30 years, where she and Evan raised seven children. Ann excelled in every skill she set her mind to, and was a talented seamstress, cook, baker, singer/musician, and painter. She had a passion for family history. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in many callings and truly loved the people she served. She especially loved leading the music and singing in the choir. She enjoyed her mission with Evan at the LDS Conference Center. Her grandchildren cherished her visits and the special attention she showed them.
Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband Evan, grandson Elijah, granddaughter Alex, her parents, and many of her siblings. She is survived by her children: Susan (Doug), Craig (Tina), Leslie (Jim), Kevin (Yuka), David (Natalie), Glen (Angie), and Jill (Brandon). Also survived by siblings: Elsie Kelly, Ruth Bitton, Lionel (Nancy) Stanger, Ethel Ellsworth, Iola (Gary) Kelly. She is also survived by 22 amazing grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren who treasured her love.
Funeral services for Ann will be held at the Tooele 17th Ward chapel (Edgemont Building), 132 N. 570 East, Tooele, Utah, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The viewing will start at 10 a.m. and funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment at the Tooele City Cemetery.
Ann’s family would like to thank friends and staff at Beehive House, especially Lisa, and Tate Mortuary for the love and care given to “Annie” in her final days. We love you, miss you, and can’t wait to see you again. We’re happy you are at peace.