Ralph Jenison, 84, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2014, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston. Boyd was born in Belmond, Iowa on February 13th, 1929, to G. Leroy Jenison and Grace (Wilcox) Jenison. He grew up on the family farm in Belmond. Upon graduation from high school, Boyd headed to New York City to attend college, and then traveled to Spain, to meet up with his sister and niece who resided there. He later moved back to the Des Moines area where he worked for the Riverside YMCA, as well as the Principal Financial Group in their security division. Boyd was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Boyd was an easy going person who enjoyed good conversation, a good meal, and a good glass of red wine. He was a happy person who was easy to get to know, and made many good friends at the Frank Smith Retirement Center in Beaverdale, where he previously lived.
Boyd is survived by a brother, Daryl Jenison, of Des Moines and his sister-in-law Hazel Jenison of Austin, Texas, as well as several nieces and nephews. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.
Boyd is survived by a brother, Daryl Jenison, of Des Moines and his sister-in-law Hazel Jenison of Austin, Texas, as well as several nieces and nephews. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.
Ralph Jenison, 84, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2014, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston. Boyd was born in Belmond, Iowa on February 13th, 1929, to G. Leroy Jenison and Grace (Wilcox) Jenison. He grew up on the family farm in Belmond. Upon graduation from high school, Boyd headed to New York City to attend college, and then traveled to Spain, to meet up with his sister and niece who resided there. He later moved back to the Des Moines area where he worked for the Riverside YMCA, as well as the Principal Financial Group in their security division. Boyd was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Boyd was an easy going person who enjoyed good conversation, a good meal, and a good glass of red wine. He was a happy person who was easy to get to know, and made many good friends at the Frank Smith Retirement Center in Beaverdale, where he previously lived.
Boyd is survived by a brother, Daryl Jenison, of Des Moines and his sister-in-law Hazel Jenison of Austin, Texas, as well as several nieces and nephews. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.
Boyd is survived by a brother, Daryl Jenison, of Des Moines and his sister-in-law Hazel Jenison of Austin, Texas, as well as several nieces and nephews. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.
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