Dr. Carol Linda Jenken of Victoria, BC died at home on April 8, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 7, 1954 in Barrhead, AB. She was predeceased by her eldest brother, Don. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lorne Verhulst; children, Glenys, Graeme (Jasmine); grandchildren, Neeve and Desmond; and Mark (Annie); granddaughter, Avery; sisters, Judith and Evelyn; brothers, Daryl and Bill.
Carol was a compassionate family physician much loved by her patients. Her love of family was central to her meaning in life. She expressed her creativity through her weaving and knitting. She was admired by family for her festive dinners. She will be remembered for her limitless kindness.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Society, https://www.societederecherchesurlecancer.ca/en.
For those who can’t attend in person, please see the link below to attend virtually.
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29 Responses
Dr. Verhulst and families – and the Shelbourne Medical Clinic
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Doctor Carol Jenken. I am a long time patient of the clinic. I saw Carol only a few times and found her to be very kind and helpful. Dr. Verhulst I find your strength and dedication to the clinic amazing. You are a remarkable doctor and I thank you for working so hard to keep this clinic open during these difficult times.
With heartfelt sympathy – Johanne
I had the pleasure of working with Carol, and working for her as a locum. She also cared for some of my in-laws. We are so sorry to hear about her passing, she is greatly missed.
On behalf of Carol’s classmates from Lorne Jenken High School, I extend our sincerest sympathy to all of her family. At our recent reunion Carol was remembered and sorely missed. May she rest in eternal peace.
Dear Lorne and Family we are sorry to hear of the passing of Carol Jenken. We only knew her through work. She was kind, patient and always supportive of us in our unusual practice,
I didn’t know Carol at all, but knowing the bright, shining, cheerful, crafty light that Glenys is, I can only imagine that Carol was also a shining gem of a human. Big hugs to Glenys and family, and thanks to Carol for leaving the world a more beautiful place for having been in it.
Lorne and family,
Sorry to hear of Carol’s death. I hope you can all emerge stronger.
John Gehan
St. Paul. Minnesota USA
Dear Lorne and Family.
Please accept my deep condolences on Carol’s passing. She was a kind person who will be dearly missed by all.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Katharine
Anna-Maria Laughlin and Maria Bown (deceased)
Carol was our family doctor for many years. She was an amazing doctor and extremely kind and caring. As my mother’s condition deteriorated over the years, Carol was our rock. My mother’s end of life care was the best it could be, thanks to Carol and her referral to an amazing Palliative Care team. She was a great doctor and always quick to diagnose and treat (or refer) if needed. I often wonder if I would still be here, if it wasn’t for her. She picked up on symptoms I never noticed (even though I am a nurse). My thoughts are with Carol’s family, friends and colleagues. I know she has been missed by all her previous patients since she had to leave her practice. She will be fondly remembered.
I was sad to hear of the death of Carol. I only knew her as one of her patients and as I’m a nurse.
I always found her to be professional, never rushed, and caring. I remember, when I was working in Home and Community, overhearing a young nurse phoning a doctor and saying after how much she appreciated phoning that particular doctor because they understood that sometimes she needed some time to do explanations, as she was new. I guessed that it was Doctor Jenken that she had been speaking with, and I was correct.
Anytime I met up with her at a conference or even just around the hospital, she was always friendly and seemed to value what others had to say.
My condolences to her family.