Patricia Lucille Jenkins

Jenkins, Patricia Lucille died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 12, 2022, after a brave battle with cancer. Pat was born September 28, 1943, and grew up in Waite Park MN. She was the youngest of four children, born to James and Lenora Litzinger. She was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School in St. Cloud. She graduated with a BSN in Nursing from University of Minnesota, and a Master's in Healthcare Administration from St. Francis University. She had a long and successful career in hospital nursing, administration, and teaching. Pat taught nursing both at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and in Scottsdale, Arizona. She worked for decades at Fairview Southdale, and retired as a Care- Coordinator at Fairview Ridges. Pat was a faithful Catholic and has been a member at St. Patrick's of Edina church for 38 years. There, she was not only a parishioner, but was an active volunteer in many ministries, including singing in the choir with her husband, Jim. She was a lifelong learner, and participated in adult education throughout the Twin Cities, in numerous book clubs, and was an avid bridge player. Pat loved music and treasured attending musical and theater performances. She was well traveled including trips with her daughters to Ireland, China, and Australia and to Europe with Jim, family and friends. But her favorite times were reigning as Queen Mum with her family at her cabin in Wisconsin. Pat was the beloved wife of Jim Jenkins for almost 56 years, devoted mother of Tracy (Ty Ouellette), Kate (Chris Knowlton), and Kristy (Alex Caffari), and doting grandmother to Tristan (Marcelina), Jack, Emma, Giovanni, Nico, and Jayden, and in the last two years welcomed great-grandchildren Jaxon and Olivia. She is also survived by her brother Bob Litzinger, whom she adored, as well as many well-loved nieces and nephews. Her friends were positively invaluable to her. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Duane, a decorated soldier who died in Vietnam and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, sister Gloria, her Aunt Rose, her grandmother Josepha and granddaughter Tanisha. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary (Hunthill.org) or to Father Rohr's Center of Action and Contemplation, a Catholic education resource (cac.org). Mass of Christian Burial 1:00pm Thursday March 3rd, at The Church of St. Patrick, Valley View at Gleason Road, Edina. To attend the funeral virtually please go to vimeo.com/event/... Guests will be able to greet the family at a reception immediately following the mass. washburn-mcreavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Patricia Lucille Jenkins

September 28, 1943 - February 12, 2022

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Patricia Lucille Jenkins

September 28, 1943 - February 12, 2022

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