1931
Sue
2015
Sue Ann Bradley
June 8, 1931 — September 28, 2015
Sue Ann Jenkins Bradley, 84, of Moline, IL, died Monday, September 28, 2015, at home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at St. Paul Catholic Chapel, Fremont, IN. Burial of cremains will take place in West Jamestown Cemetery in Steuben County, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Mooseheart of Chicago at www.mooseheart.org. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family with arrangements.
She was born, Sue Ann Kinder on June 8, 1931, to Berniece Miller Kinder and Paul Kinder in Fort Wayne, IN. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949. Sue Ann married Rex C. Jenkins on January 7, 1950, and had a fulfilling life with him and their family for 41 years. Rex preceded her in death in 1991.
Sue Ann had a successful and award-winning management career with Avon Corporation, retiring in 1991. She was the owner of Jenkins Junction Restaurant and Bar in Orland, IN. Since retirement, Sue Ann was an active member of the Moose organization, volunteering countless hours for charitable causes. She was a founding member of the Red Hat Society in Fremont. She was active in the Yachats, Oregon Ladies' Club and Red Hat Society.
Sue Ann lived on the Oregon Coast in her retirement, returning to the Midwest this year. Sue Ann was known for her embrace of travel, fun, and living life to its fullest. She loved to dance. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Lonna (Gene) Parmentier, Moline, IL; son, Lyle (Tammy) Jenkins, Fremont, IN; grandchildren, Berniece (Ted) Reveal, Brendan (Maria) Gould, Blair (Jay) Dupree, and Tyler Jenkins. She was also step grandmother to Arron and Jesse Firestine, Joyce Moran, and Cheryl and Angie Parmentier. She especially enjoyed her great grandchildren, Bridget, and her husband, Michael, Molly, Rex and Clara, Isabella, Eva, and Jac.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, and her traveling companion and husband in later life, Bud Garrett.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at St. Paul Catholic Chapel, Fremont, IN. Burial of cremains will take place in West Jamestown Cemetery in Steuben County, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Mooseheart of Chicago at www.mooseheart.org. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family with arrangements.
She was born, Sue Ann Kinder on June 8, 1931, to Berniece Miller Kinder and Paul Kinder in Fort Wayne, IN. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949. Sue Ann married Rex C. Jenkins on January 7, 1950, and had a fulfilling life with him and their family for 41 years. Rex preceded her in death in 1991.
Sue Ann had a successful and award-winning management career with Avon Corporation, retiring in 1991. She was the owner of Jenkins Junction Restaurant and Bar in Orland, IN. Since retirement, Sue Ann was an active member of the Moose organization, volunteering countless hours for charitable causes. She was a founding member of the Red Hat Society in Fremont. She was active in the Yachats, Oregon Ladies' Club and Red Hat Society.
Sue Ann lived on the Oregon Coast in her retirement, returning to the Midwest this year. Sue Ann was known for her embrace of travel, fun, and living life to its fullest. She loved to dance. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Lonna (Gene) Parmentier, Moline, IL; son, Lyle (Tammy) Jenkins, Fremont, IN; grandchildren, Berniece (Ted) Reveal, Brendan (Maria) Gould, Blair (Jay) Dupree, and Tyler Jenkins. She was also step grandmother to Arron and Jesse Firestine, Joyce Moran, and Cheryl and Angie Parmentier. She especially enjoyed her great grandchildren, Bridget, and her husband, Michael, Molly, Rex and Clara, Isabella, Eva, and Jac.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, and her traveling companion and husband in later life, Bud Garrett.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
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