Jenna Mae (Condra) Glenn

October 8, 1939 - December 5, 2015

Jenna Mae (Condra) Glenn passed away Saturday morning, December 5, 2015, at Knoxville Rehabilitation Center. As Jenna wished, her body has been cremated and visitation will begin at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville. Jenna’s family will be present at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A funeral service will held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville with Elder Bill McDonald officiating. Jenna was born on October 8, 1939 to Denzil Edward and Marie Magdalene (Van Donselaar) Condra on a farm near Tracey, Iowa. She attended several schools in the Knoxville area while growing up. She graduated with the Knoxville High School class of 1958. On October 12, 1958, in Knoxville, Iowa, she was united in marriage to Melvin Beaver. To this union, two children were born: Tami and Keith. On July 3, 1970 in Aurora, Colorado, she was united in marriage to Larry Glenn. To this union one child was born: Thad. Jenna wore many hats during her life. Not only was she a mother for her own children, she was a part time mother to over 35 children that she provided day care for in the 21 years she was a provider. Some of these children and their parents have remained in contact with her through the years after her retirement. She was also proud to have been a band parent for five years. Places Jenna had worked during her life included Banker’s Life (now Principal Financial Group) and General United Life Insurance Company in Des Moines. In addition she worked for several other employers in and around Knoxville. Jenna belonged to three chapters of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, including the Phi Council. She had held every office, being elected President five times. She never missed a meeting in 15 years. She was a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and was a talented cake decorator with her favorite being creating wedding cakes. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, making counted cross-stitch creations, and volunteering for her community. She did not know the meaning of the word “no”. She will be remembered as an easy going and considerate person. Jenna was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers-in-law: Harvey Molyneux and Harold Glenn, a sister-in-law: Velma Wall, a niece: Diane Molyneux, and a nephew: Karl Molyneux Jenna is survived by her husband: Larry, of Knoxville, Iowa; daughter: Tami VanDerSluis of Ankeny, Iowa; son: Keith (Shelley) Beaver of Aurora, Colorado; son: Thad (Tina) Glenn of Des Moines, Iowa; 3 grandchildren: Cody VanDerSluis of Ankeny, Iowa, Zach Beaver and Victoria Beaver of Aurora, Colorado; 3 step-grandchildren: Chris, Shawn, and Ashtin of Des Moines, Iowa; and 2 step-great grandchildren: Kayden and Colby of Des Moines, Iowa. Jenna is also survived by 2 sisters: Myrtle Molyneux of What Cheer, Iowa and Helen (Ed) DeLaney of Monument, Colorado, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family would like to request that memorials be made to the family or to the National Parkinson’s Foundation for research. Condolences may be sent to www.winfield.com. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Jenna’s family with services.