Stephen C. Jenkins
July 18, 1945 – September 27, 2024
Stephen will be laid to rest at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Fraternal Order of Police of Calhoun County, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 79, passed away Friday morning, September 27, 2024. Stephen was born in Battle Creek, on July 18, 1945, the son of William F. and Ruth Ann (DeFrain) Jenkins, Sr. Stephen proudly served his nation in the United States Marine Corps completing two tours in Viet Nam. On February 17, 2012, he married Sharon Lynne Buitendyk who preceded him in death in 2023. He worked for many years as a police officer, first with the Battle Creek Police Department, then with Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department, then in Colorado with the City of Steamboat Springs. He ended his over 30-year career with the Pennfield Township Department. He was an exemplary police officer. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf and scuba diving. He was an avid motorcyclist. He and Sharon took many trips on his Honda Gold Wing. He loved spending time with his family. Stephen is survived by his son, Vegas Jenkins; Sharon’s children, Todd (Connie) Hardy, Kim (Joe) Ludy; grandchildren, Cameron Ludy, Collin Ludy, Quentin Ludy and Vivian Ludy; sister, Jackie Starkey; brother, William F. (Jadine) Jenkins, Jr.; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
I was suprised to learn of Steve’s passing. We worked together at the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. I was talking with another co-worker and asked if they had heard anything about him. They said go on the internet. I Googled Steve and found this obituary. I am sorry we lost contact over the years. He was a good, nice man and easy to work with, Rest In Peace Steve, you will be sadly missed.
Worked with Steve at the Calhoun county Sheriff,s department. Always dependable if things were going bad. RIP Steve
Steve came to visit at a very early age and stayed for several years. My last visit with him was at my fathers funeral many years ago. I lost track after I retired to another state. I was stunned to read of his death while searching for some information on William Jenkins. I still see him playing as a cowboy with a stick horse.