Mary Winsome Jakins

Mary Winsome Jakins 1922 ~ 2011 Mary Winsome Hancock Jakins passed away peacefully September 3, 2011, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born October 23, 1922 to Thomas Andrew and Mary Louise Thomas Hancock, in Boksburg, Transvaal, South Africa; Winsome was a devoted Wife, Mother and Granny. Married to Joseph Mel Jakins April 4, 1942. The couple moved their young family to Lethbridge, Canada in 1952. They later immigrated to the United States in 1963. Winsome had an active lifestyle that included tennis, swimming, dancing, and yearly trips to the beaches in California. She was an accomplished singer and musician, playing the piano, organ, and piano accordion. Her hands were always busy either at the piano or with knitting needles. Her family treasures her hand-made sweaters and afghans. More than anything else, Win loved spending quality time with her family, many of these special times were spent playing cards . We will always remember her sweetly hummed tunes and the delicious smell of her Sunday dinners. Winsome is survived by her three children; Wendell (Julie) Jakins, Lyle (Mary Ann) Jakins, Janis (Jerry) Prowell, 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by her husband; parents; 2 brothers and a sister. The family wishes to thank both Legacy Home Health and Hospice and The Wentworth at Draper, who gave tender, loving, and dedicated care to our Mother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Hobbies:Loved musicOccupation:Secretary