Clifford Walter Jenkins

Clifford Walter Jenkins, age 88 of Crown Point, formerly of Merrillville and Gary, passed away January 9, 2024. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Crown Point, and a former longtime member of St. Peter and Paul Church in Merrillville, and a dedicated member of Serra Club. Cliff served in several roles in his beloved Sts. Peter & Paul Church including the Parrish counsel, adult confirmation teacher, choir member, fund raiser, and lector. He was a member of Serra Club, encouraging those entering the ministry, and those currently serving. Cliff was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School, class of 1952. He received a certificate from Purdue University Calumet, and a certificate from the Diocese of Gary in Lay Ministry. Cliff served in the U.S. Navy from 1953-1955 and the Naval reserves until 1960, and a member of the American Legion. He was a man of faith, service and work ethic. Cliff retired from U.S. Steel Gary Works after 32 years, followed by Gary Steel Products of Gary and part-time for Speedway gas station in Winfield, IN. He served as a volunteer at St. Mary Medical Center and served on his homeowner’s association board. In his community, he was active in Junedale Little League in Gary, IN, with his young son and daughter, and was a Ross Township volunteer fireman for several years. He took up jogging, completing the Chicago Marathon. He loved to play golf. Cliff and his wife Marge were the owners of Baskin Robbins franchise in Merrillville for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years- Margaret Rose Primich, mother- Mary Hart, brother and sister-in-law- John “Jack” (Sharon) Jenkins. Cliff is survived by his children- Renee (Robert) Reimer, Claudette (Corey) McShane, Clifford A. (Carrie) Jenkins, Michelle (Darrin) Enloe, Kevin (Donna) Jenkins, Joseph (Kristen) Jenkins; grandchildren- Ann Reimer (Joe Grimes), Katherine (Jonathon) Gleason, David (Irene) Kelsey, Milissa (Matthew) Kirkilewski, Jonathon (Gloria) Kelsey, Devin (William York) Jenkins, Samantha (Michael) Lipinski, Nathan Enloe, Jenna Jenkins, and Kyle Jenkins; six great-grandchildren; sister- Sandra (Clifton) St. Clair; many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Crown Point, IN; Sojourner Truth House, Gary, IN; Serra Club of Northwest Indiana; Honor Flight Chicago; or a charity of your choosing. Visitation will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 2 – 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. Mass of Christian Burial will take on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. DIRECTLY at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7667 E 109th Avenue, Crown Point. Rev. Thomas Mischler officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery. www.burnsfuneral.com

Clifford Walter Jenkins

January 24, 1935 - January 9, 2024