Starting with Irene and Ray
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| Irene and Ray by the "Marrrying Oak" on William Jewell Campus in 1943 |
How Irene and Ray met... in Irene's words
At a William Jewell College football game I was sitting two rows behind him. During an exciting point in the game Ray jumped
up and yelled as everyone else was doing. Some grumpy guy that was sitting behind him yelled "sit down." Ray turned
and said "get in the spirit." The irate heckler punched Ray and he tumbled down the bleachers. Later that night
Ray's frat brothers found the perpetrator and carried him to a green slim covered pond near campus and threw him in. Ray and
I became acquainted a short time later in a logic class where we had a laugh over the football incident. We began a close
friendship and were engaged within the year.
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| 1944 |
Click on the photos above to learn more about Irene's family history.
Generation Two
Beginning in 1949
Leonard Kenneth Jennings. Ken has spent most of his life to date involved in the Art World. These days, he continues
to paint and draw and write. He also manages several websites. Ken's other passion is boating. At present he serves
as a First Officer with one of San Francisco's top marine charter companies. Ken recently earned his USCG 100 Ton Master's
license. 
Rita Florence Jennings. Rita has spent most of her life to date involved in Military and Retail enterprises. These
days, she works with American Baptist Homes of the West as a Marketing and Sales Representative. Rita is also a pianist.
Jonathan Ray Jennings. Jon has spent most of his life to date involved in the building trades. These days, he is
a self employed carpenter and recycler of precious materials. He is also a fine guitarist.
Beth Irene Jennings. Beth has spent most of her life to date involved in the world of Retail and Facility Management.
These days, she is the Executive Director of a Retirement Facility in Northern California.
Generation Three
Beginning in 1969
Jennifer Michelle Jennings. Currently involved in Nursing in Oregon. 
Jay Chisholm. Criminolgy Degree from San Jose State University. Law Enforcement career in the San Francisco Bay Area. 
Dawn Monique Williams. Recently completed Masters Degree from San Francisco State University in Theatrical Arts. Currently
teaching.
Alexandra Travison Jennings. Currently with the California Army National Guard. Just returned from tour of duty in Iraq.
"Aly" is also a talented singer.
Koren Travison Jennings. Koren has extensive background as a singer. She recorded her first single with Storm Large when
she was 11 years old. Picture taken in August 2006.
Antje Martina Schafer.
Antje is Ginger Jennings' sister and a "grand daughter in-law" to Ray.
Ginger Elizabeth Irene Jennings
Click Ginger's picture to read a story that was published about Ray in her high school newspaper.
Matthew Raymond Jennings. High School student. Picture here with "Gramma Irene" in 1998. 
Daija Monet Jennings.
Generation Four
Beginning in 1989
Jessica Michelle Mathes. Studying to become a Nurse. Currently working as a CNA in Medford, Oregon. 
Raymond Mathes. High School Student. Loves sports. 
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