JENKINS FUNERAL CHAPEL AND ITS LICENSORS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Funeral Director
• President

A lifelong native to Westlake, Andrew is the fourth generation to direct the Chapel. He is a graduate of Westlake High School and the University of Findlay. Andrew completed his studies for his funeral directors license early in 2007, and passed his State and National Boards in 2008. Andrew is a member of the Cuyahoga Funeral Directors Association, Cremation Association of North America, and the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys going to Cleveland Guardians and Cleveland Browns games with his family and friends. Andrew and his wife Kim reside in North Olmsted with their two children, B.J. and Macey Jane.

Was sorry to see of Glen's passing. I remember him and your mom fondly. Glen's laugh was infectious and genuine. Hope you all are doing as well as possible and enjoying your kids and grand kids.

Glen A. Jenkins, age 92, beloved husband of the late Joan (Nee Fowles) for 66 years. Dear father of Bonnie L. Reynolds (Parker Jr.) and Deacon Keith Jenkins (Mary Beth). Loving grandfather of Parker Reynolds III (Jessica), Craig Reynolds (Emily), Andrew Jenkins (Kim) , Marlene Nagy ( Brian ), Thomas Jenkins (Lisa). Devoted great grandfather of Zoe, Zane, Harley, Chance, Charles, Sterling, B.J., Macey, Harrison, and Hudson. With a loan from his father, Glen founded Jenkins Funeral Chapel when he was just 22. For 38 years, he cared for grieving residents in the community. Glen and Joan were selected Mr. and Mrs. Westlake in 1971. He was a member of many organizations including, Dover Lodge #489, Al Koran Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters Court #14, Cleveland Masonic Council #36, West Park (Masonic) Chapter #214, Lorain Co. Fire Brigade, Holyrood Commandery #32, Cleveland Embalmers Association, Ohio Embalmers Association, Lorain County Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Cuyahoga County Funeral Directors Association, and was a Lifetime Member of Dover Congregational Church. Funeral Service to be held Sunday March 6 at 2:00 PM at Dover Congregational Church, 2239 Dover Center Road, Westlake. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 pm on Saturday March 5 at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, 2914 Dover Center Road, Westlake, OH 44145. Private interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Westlake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Al Koran Shriners Hospitals, P.O. Box 81184, Cleveland, Ohio 44181 or Dover Congregational Church, 2239 Dover Center Road, Westlake.

Job Titles:

• Funeral Director / Embalmer

Jim started with Jenkins in 1987, while attending Lorain Community College, as a part-time employee doing lawn maintenance. Jim spent his early years in North Ridgeville. He left to complete his degree in mortuary science in Cincinnati, returning to Jenkins in the spring of 1992. Jim is active in the Ohio, Cuyahoga and Lorain County Funeral Directors Association and Ohio and Cuyahoga County Embalmers Association. He is also a volunteer soccer and softball coach, and he participates in the Westlake Youth Commission. Jim and his wife Michele, and their daughter Natalie are members of St. Ladislas Catholic Church, Westlake.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Ohio
• Vice - President / Funeral Director / Embalmer

Lifelong Westlake native Keith is a member of the Ohio, Cuyahoga and Lorain County Funeral Directors Associations, and the Cremation Association of North America. Keith is past president of the Cuyahoga Funeral Directors Association. He is past president twice of the Westlake Kiwanis. Keith is a member of the CBOF (Christian Business Owners Fellowship). Keith was ordained a Deacon for the Diocese of Cleveland in May 2015 and is assigned to St. Joseph Parish, Avon Lake. Keith is past president of Westlake Historical Society. Keith and his wife Mary Beth are also members of the West Side Kononia Community and Lorain Spanish/English Cursillo. Keith and his wife of over 40 years, Mary Beth, have three children: Andrew, Marlene Nagy, and Thomas. They also have four grandchildren B.J., Macey Jane, Harrison Edward, and Hudson.

Mike Radice Los Angeles Good wishes and comfort to those who loved him. All of the best to everyone.

Job Titles:

• Funeral Director / Embalmer

Ryan started at Jenkins going into his junior year at St. Ignatius, Cleveland, graduating in 2017. After graduating, Ryan took a year off of school to work at the funeral home full time to assure that funeral service was the career he wanted to pursue. When Ryan is not working he enjoys officiating high school sports in the area. Ryan graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2021. Ryan lives in Westlake and belongs to St. Joseph Parish, Avon Lake.