September 19, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
Linda Gail Jenkins (Hesketh) passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19th in Terrace, BC.
She was predeceased by her parents Harold and Mildred Hesketh, her younger sister Valerie Morehouse, and big brother Robert (Bob) Hesketh.
Linda is remembered lovingly by her husband of 60 years Robert (Bob), daughter Nicole, brother Hal Hesketh, grandchildren Cassandra and Tristan, 3 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
Linda was born in Trail, BC and grew up in Castlegar, BC. After graduation Linda attended university to become a teacher.
She taught school starting out in southern BC, then when they moved to Kitwanga she taught there for a year before finally settling in Terrace in 1969.
She taught at Thornhill primary for many years, and ended her teaching career after many years at E.T. Kenny primary .
While working Linda obtained her Masters in Education and was passionate about literacy and reading. She was also an active member in the community band for many years, and made hundreds of tiny faux gingerbread houses (made from graham crackers) each year for school kids and family and friends to decorate.
Linda loved cats and reading. She would often be found reading in her chair with a cat on her lap.
The family would like to thank the care and hospitality teams at Terraceview Lodge for their care and compassion while Linda was living there, as well as the staff at the Adult Sunshine Centre where she was a regular attendee until she moved to Terraceview.
At her request, there will be no service.