02/16/2026
Jeffrey Allen Jenlink
February 17, 1968 — February 10, 2026
Jet, OK
Jeffrey Allen Jenlink was born in Enid, February 17, 1968 to Ron Jenlink and Sue Qualls, and passed away at home in Jet on February 8, 2026.
He was the oldest of seven children and attended Jet-Nash Schools graduating in 1986. Jeff grew up on the farm. From a young age he enjoyed operating tractors and combines. Throughout his life, he would plan his vacation from work around harvest, so he could come home to help. As a young adult and for many years. Jeff lived in Tulsa where he first worked as an EMT and Paramedic. He always had a love for airplanes, which inspired him to attend flight school and earn his pilot’s license. He furthered his education by attaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and developed into an extremely intelligent talented nurse. One of his favorite jobs was as a flight nurse for St. Francis Hospital and Air Evac, as it combined his two passions of flying and nursing. He worked numerous years at several hospitals as a very thoughtful and loving nurse. Not only were his patients positively affected by his compassion and kindness, but also his coworkers. Jeff was a gifted artist who enjoyed painting and sketching. He later discovered woodworking, making an assortment of creations and gifts over the years.
Jeff continued his nursing career after moving home to Jet. He also helped his Dad on the farm, drove spray rig for the Dacoma co-op, and volunteered for the Jet Fire Department. He was multi-talented and could adapt to whatever task was presented. His memory was very sharp, and he could easily recall Jerry Clower stories or any movie he might have watched over the years. Jeff loved his family, aways offering encouraging words and sweet hugs. Without end, he loved people and people loved him.
Jeff was a proud and loving father and is leaving behind his son, Allen Jenlink of Panama City, Florida, and his daughter, Cassidy Jenlink of Tulsa. He is also survived by his wife, Shal Jenlink and his parents, Sue Qualls and Ron and Suzanne Jenlink. His siblings, Jay (Stephanie) Jenlink, Jaime Jenlink Hays, Jason (Melissa) Jenlink, Joy (Mark) Frye, Beth (Charlie) Acre, and David (Gwyn) Holderby will deeply miss him as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Gary Qualls, and his grandparents, Forest and Doris Jenlink and Floyd and Beth Alves.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Lanman Funeral Home in Helena, Oklahoma from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Celebration of life will be Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Faith Center Fellowship in Meno, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Jet. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com
Memorials may be made to the Jet Fire Department.
