November 29, 1940 - January 12, 2024
Diana was born to Elmer and Mae Jenkins in Abington, PA. Her growing up years were spent in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, with her parents and loving brother, Thomas Jenkins (survivor) and where she met the love of her life, Bill, preceded in death. They graduated from high school in 1958 and married the following year. The marriage produced three children, Janet (Tony), Debby, and Scott. Those unions produced seven grandchildren, Cheryl (Mike), Nick (Katie), Kari (Saul), Branden (Faith), Alyssa (Graham), Chris, and Ashley. In short order she welcomed 13 great grandchildren that were her joy, Jarred, Allie, Hannah, Olivia, Kaylee, Jordynn, Lucas, Ava, Liam, Grayson, Addison, Maya and Emersyn Rose, #14 is due in June.
Diana is also survived by 2 Sister’s in law, Linda (Tom) and Lillian Remmey, a niece and 5 nephews, many cousins on the east coast, and many friends as she made friends everywhere she went.
Diana was a Professional Legal Secretary and was a member of the San Joaquin Legal Secretaries association, serving as association president and held office on the state level. Diana was an avid seamstress and crafter, in retirement Diana started quilting and has made many quilts and other quilted projects for her family and friends to enjoy for many years to come.
Diana’s services will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi, CA, 10:00 am February 22, 2024, and will be livestreamed from Cherokee Memorial Park. She will be laid to rest at Dixon National Cemetery with her beloved husband.
Donations in honor: UC Davis kidney transplant program, American Cancer Society, and UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital.
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