Ellen Jones Tenney's Obituary
Ellen Jones Tenney, age 78, of Grand Haven, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1941 in Dalton, Georgia to Clark W. and Elisabeth L. Jones.
Ellen was a graduate of Dalton High School in 1959 and attended Vanderbilt University where she received her BSN. Her nursing career spanned over 30 years working in hospitals, nursing care, and hospice. She married John Keith Tenney on July 23, 1966 and was married for 34 years.
Ellen was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church working the thrift shop, serving on various committees, and volunteering with Loving Spoonfuls Meal Ministry. She enjoyed collecting antiques, bird watching, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.
Ellen is survived by her three children, Katherine Anne (James) Innes of Charlottesville, VA, Elisabeth Lowe (Jeremy) Leonard of Fruitport, MI, and Ivan Clark Tenney of Grand Haven, MI; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild; sister Anne (Warren) Sims, and several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her husband, John, on November 24, 2000.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at St John’s Episcopal Church, 524 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417 on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Jared C. Cramer officiating. In lieu of flowers or cards, a donation to The Loving Spoonfuls Fund can be made in care of St. John’s Episcopal Church (www.stjohnsepiscopal.com). Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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