COLIN JENKINS LIVE STREAM
Colin Dee Jenkins, 77 of Montana City, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 in Helena, Montana, Lewis and Clark County.
Colin was born October 17th, 1947, in Afton, Wyoming to Wendell Dee Jenkins and Phebe Loraine Spackman Jenkins. Colin was the third child of six blessed in that union. His family lived on a working farm, and everyone was expected to help out. At a young age he learned the importance of hard work. He was excited when he learned how to drive the tractor. Living in Wyoming presented a lot of opportunities to go out and enjoy the scenery and the beauty around him.
After graduating from high school, he went to Salt Lake City Utah to work until he turned 19 and could serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was assigned to serve in the California mission. After his missionary service he attended Utah State University in Logan, UT and majored in computer science. In 1972 he graduated from USU.
Shortly after starting college Colin met his sweetheart, Alanilee Bair, at a barn dance in Logan. They dated for almost a year and were sealed for time and all eternity on September 25, 1969, in the Logan, Utah Temple. They had three children, Clint, Monica, and Jake.
In December of 1972 Colin and Alana traveled to Montana to look for work and in March of 1973 the state of Montana offered Colin a job as an IO controller. He was promoted to programmer and eventually became a systems analyst programmer for the state and then at Blue Cross Blue shield of Montana. He retired from Blue Cross Blue shield of Montana in 2008.
Montana was a perfect fit for Colin and his family. They enjoyed backpacking, skiing, swimming, bicycle riding, and gardening. Many good friends were gained while enjoying the Montana scenery.
Colin served faithfully in many capacities for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was Elder’s quorum president, a Ward 70, a Scout Master, a High Priest group leader, and a primary teacher.
Colin is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alanliee; his children, Clint and Joy’l Jenkins (Post Falls, ID), Monica and Thane Koyle (Burley, ID), Jake & Kimberlee Jenkins (Montana City, MT); his grandchildren Kaden and Aliana Jenkins (Lakeside, CA), Clayton Koyle (Idaho Falls, ID), Saige Jenkins (Montana City, MT), Sheldon Koyle (Burley, ID), Aspynn Jenkins (Montana City, MT), Cameron Koyle (Burley, ID), Jordan Koyle (Burley, ID), Clancy Koyle (Burley, ID), McKinlee Jenkins (Montana City, MT); great-grandchild Georgia Jenkins (Lakeside, CA); siblings Tanna Baxter (Woods Cross, UT), Pam Morris (Providence, UT), Kevin and Rea Jenkins (Millville, UT), Dorinda and Louis Lucero (Wellsville, UT), Troy Jenkins (Concord, CA); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Wendell and Loraine Jenkins, grandson Logan Koyle, and brothers-in-law Sam King, Cowen Baxter, and Val Morris.
Thanks to the nurses at Cooney for their patience in helping Colin while he was in their care.
Advice to anyone reading this, try to remember the good times, glean from the memories and hold on to the past so that you can enjoy the future. Colin believed in the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the sacrifice and blessings associated with it.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 14, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana
Family Receiving Friends
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 15, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4225 Bobcat Drive
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 15, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4225 Bobcat Drive
,
Interment
Immediately following the funeral service
Saturday February 15, 2025
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the Graveside Service
Saturday February 15, 2025
Cultural Center of the Church
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Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday February 14, 2025
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana
Family Receiving Friends
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 15, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4225 Bobcat Drive
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 15, 2025
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4225 Bobcat Drive
,
Interment
Immediately following the funeral service
Saturday February 15, 2025
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the Graveside Service
Saturday February 15, 2025
Cultural Center of the Church
,
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Redge Meierhenry says
As we mourn the loss of our beloved friend, let us also celebrate the beautiful memories we shared. Colin legacy will live on in the stories we tell, the love we spread, and the rivers we float.
Dan Sidor says
I had the privilege of knowing Colin as one of my closest friends for 50 years. Beyond our own families, there are generally few people we encounter in our lives who significantly influence who we are and how we live our lives. Colin was such a person in my life. It started as a somewhat unlikely friendship between a city kid from Montana and a kid who grew up on a farm in rural Wyoming. But, we found that we shared a love of the outdoors, an adventurous spirit, and a willingness to travel and make ourselves available to pursue those passions. For well over 40 years, we roamed the state and beyond with backpacks and day packs; on downhill and x-country skis; on road and mountain bikes; and in inflatable kayaks. In these ramblings, this city boy discovered his love of Montana’s outdoors and, to this day, that is the thing that best defines who I think of myself as being. Many of the most memorable outdoor experiences of my life occurred in the company of Colin. While we had many things in common, it was the way in which we were very different that also influenced my life. As a lifelong bachelor, I tend to be reclusive in my interactions with others, where Colin was always generously inclusive of any and all others who he invited to participate in our outings. Through our times together, or in the company of his entourage; I came to appreciate the value of having good friends; how to be a good friend; and also met and/or solidified friendships with others who have been among my closest friends for many decades. I also greatly valued Colin and Alaina’s willingness to share their family life with me. Being able to watch their children grow up and having the chance to regularly participate in their lives meant a lot to me.
Manley and Jeannine Stallings says
Such a great scout master for our boys. Colin took them on countless camp outs. He took the job very seriously and helped our boys achieve the rank of Eagle. Thank you Colin for all the time and effort you put in for all the boys.
Mary A Young says
What can I say about my dearest friend Colin:
• He was a rock I could count on, if I needed help and reached out to him.
• He delighted me with his silly comments
• His funny verbal sparring with me ended in laughter
• The jokes we shared…. well that’s another story.
• He picked a sweetheart of a partner in Alanilee to walk down life’s road
During the Montana State years we shared, with others, outings of one kind or another. Seems a 1980 Missoula Montana bike ride kick started a trend for Colin. He started shortly after that event and threw himself wholeheartedly into it.
After the Montana State years, we weaved in and out of each other’s lives. Life has a way of putting on breaks. When important events happened for either one of us, I would be among his gatherings, or he would be among my gatherings.
So, in the future, I know the following……. Sometimes i’ll just look up, smile and say “i know that was you!!!”
When something funny happens and it’s not clear how it came about, or I’ll find myself smiling for no reason.
This is what Colin has given to me to carry and hold close to my heart.
Dwight & Jane Bernard says
As we reflect on Colin and his family we are so very grateful for the many wonderful experiences thru the years. The various ski trips seeing Colin with his Walkman ready to rock out down the slopes. Then of course there were the summer fun tmes. There were also some Super Bowl hot tub parties. We all spent way too much time in that tub. We knew Colin as a patient and kind man. Never a harsh word toward others. He always seemed to have a smile anytime we ran into him. Our youngest son Jake simply called him “the guy”. His pain is now gone and he is with Jesus Christ. At this time may he comfort Alana and all the family.
M. Elizabeth Scholz says
I remember Colin so well and his sense of humor. Our families were neighbors and our kids went to Montana City School. The old School was a center of reunion for every project involving plans for improving the School, all families with their kids were present, unity in our community, was very important. at those occasions, Colin made me a target of his jokes, smart ones, it didn’t matter what subject, he enjoyed every second. I did too and tried to find a smart response to his jokes . With Alanalee and his 3 kids in tow, was fun to see them together at any activity in the community. I will say ” Colin was a pleasure to know you and put up with your sharp tongue jokes, I’ll miss you”
Randy Smith says
Colin and I were only 4 days apart in births. Our mothers were sisters. As a city kid in Idaho Falls, my mom and two brothers spent summers, Thanksgiving, and Christmas vacations with my grandparent in Star Valley. During the winter school vacations, we would often spend time and meals with our cousins.
I remember one time during a thanksgiving visit, I and my younger brothers whined to our mother to let us stay the night with Colin and his brother. When mother relented, we played outside until dark, then after supper, we were shooed off to bed. Lying in a double bed with the lights off, the cousins were entertained by Colin telling his ghost stories. He asked us to close our eyes tightly and listen to him. When one of our senses was gone, we used our other senses to get into the story. In fact, we probably scared ourselves more this way than if our eyes had been open. We could hear rattling chains, feet dragging and screams from far away. Actually, it was our imagination that reacted to the story.
I am going to miss Colin, but I know he is somewhere telling more ghost stories to whoever will listen. Thanks for the
memories.
Ken & Jackie says
We have fond memories of Colin as a friend and neighbor while we lived on Saddle Mountain for 12 years before moving to Salt Lake and now Longmont, CO. Even though we haven’t kept in touch, we remember many fun days cross country skiing in the Elkhorns. There is also a very funny story when our horse got away from us. Ran into the Jenkins fenced yard surprising Alanilee & Colin in their hot tub. Colin, with towel in hand captured the horse one handed. We’ll always remember as a fun-loving special guy. Our prayers are with the entire Jenkins family. He will be missed.
Kathie Arlint says
For all of Colin’s family my deepest condolences. Alana, my prayers are with you and all family members.
Mary Westover, Oliver Westover says
Sorry for your loss. Love you all.
Alana Jenkins says
Thank you to all for your condolences.