Yvonne Liliane D'Emal Jenkins, 78, of Idaho Falls, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born September 15th, 1933, in Liege, Belgium, the daughter of Jacques Guilliaume D'Emal and Dorothy Norah Gliddon D'Emal. Yvonne grew up in Liege, attending primary schools and 2 years of local college. It was there also that she trained for the Belgium gymnastic Olympic team. She met her future husband while attending church services. Yvonne immigrated to the United States May 4th, 1956. On August 31, 1956, she married Jay Doyle Jenkins in LDS Idaho Falls, Temple. They started their family in Salt Lake City. The family lived in Florida, Utah, and Idaho. Yvonne was employed by St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, LDS Church Offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was the owner of VIP Convenience store in Farmington, Utah. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as Primary president, in the Relief Society, humanitarian services and gave weekly temple service. She enjoyed the local garden club, bike riding with friends, hiking, spending time with her children and floating Sand Creek with her grandchildren. Yvonne was an elegant, loving wife and mother, who gave her time and service to her family, friends, and the community. She will be dearly missed by all. Yvonne is survived by her children: Phillip (Annette) Jenkins, of Austin, Texas; Michelle (Ren), Waters of Mesa, Arizona; Chantal (Robert) Dunkley Idaho Falls, Idaho; Marc (Melissa) Jenkins of Layton, Utah; and Eric (Heidi) Jenkins of, Jenks, Oklahoma;Brothers: Charles D'Emal of Farmington, Utah and Regnier D'Emal of Belgium; Sister: Jacqueline Van-Leeuw of Belgium; 15 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay, who passed away Oct. 2, 2005; her parents, and a sister, Norah D'Emal. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at the Sage Creek LDS Ward, 3370 N. 5 W., Idaho Falls (corner of East River Rd. and 33rd North). The family will visit with friends from 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2011, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls, and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com