Birth date: Oct 22, 1948 Death date: Mar 3, 2019
Jinna Wenger died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, of a sudden stroke at her home in Grand Haven, Michigan. She was born on October 22, 1948, and spent her early childhood in Coopersville, where her late parents, Robert and Virginia (Raw Read Obituary
I just recently heard the sad news of Jinny's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I have thought of her so often throughout the years.
I recently returned from Florida and learned of the passing of Jinna. I was very sorry to hear this! She was a part of my Mat Stretch class. She will be greatly missed this Spring.
I loved her positive attitude and how shes suggested sites where we could conduct the class when I returned.
I will truly miss her and will always have good memories of her.
Mary Starkweather
My husband Mauri Rosenthal and I are so saddened by Jinna's sudden passing. We had the privilege of spending time with her in New York when she attended Bethany's wedding to our son and during her visits to New York City and the nearby countryside. She was one of the most positive and engaged people I've ever met, whether it was chatting with family, walking arm-in-arm with Bethany through a corn maze or sharing cotton candy after a restaurant meal. She touched people with her candidness and humor and those memories and traits will live on through Bethany, Jinna's sisters and most other people who had the blessing of knowing her. We will miss her.
I had the honor of working with Jinna while she was at Kirtland Community College. She was always there to offer advice or share a story. I will always keep her smile in my heart...My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
I just got to know Jinna recently, as we were both volunteer tutors for the R.E.A.D. program. It was immediately evident to me that she loved teaching, and that she cared deeply for her students. Through her many years as an educator, I am certain that she touched many peoples lives in a very meaningful way. That is a lovely legacy. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Renate Watters
We will miss both Jinna and Emerson they were an item in our hearts and minds. She brought Emerson round to our house as often as possible to play with our dog, Molly. We loved them being with us, watching both dogs together was amazing, and at the same time spending time with Jinna was a gift we'll not forget.
Jinna and I worked together at Kirtland Community College for years. She taught English and Reading and I taught Math. We would always work together to help our students succeed. One time we took a trip to an International Developmental Conference in Puerto Rico and we met people from all over the world. One side trip while we were there was to visit the rain forest. Both of us had umbrellas at the hotel, but did not bring them because we thought it would not rain. Needless to say, we both got drenched!! But how often do you get rained on in a tropical forest!! Rest in peace, my friend. I will miss you.
We were so lucky to have gotten to know and spend time with Jinna and Emerson. Those are times we will treasure. We are so sad for JInna's family! We will be thinking about all of you and sending prayers that your precious memories will bring you peace.
Ron and Barb Bindle
Jinna and Emerson were the best friends a person could ever hope for! Jinna's hard work and dedication to making Harbourfront a classy place to live, will be truly missed. Jinna and Emerson made our little corner of Grand Haven a better place to live! I am blessed to have called her my friend.
I worked with Jinna at Kirtland Community College or years and she was always there with a smile and helpful suggestion. I remember stopping at her place near Harrisville unannounced one time and she wasn't there, but the was a red frog on a stump by the cottage. I wrote her a comical poem about that frog and we laughed about it for years. The world is a sadder place without you in it.
Nicholas Holton
