Don Jenks was a native of Simi valley for over 55 years. He served his country and was a veteran. Don worked in the aerospace industry for over 40 years working on the historic Apollo missions as well as the space shuttle era. Don was lucky enough to meet and have a personal relationship with all of the Apollo astronauts including Neil Armstrong. He is survived by his wife Barbara Anne Jenks of 62 years; son Robert W. Jenks ;daughter Cheryl Lynne Jenks, grandsons Mark D. Mosley, John P. Mosley, Patrick D. Jenks and granddaughter Katie Lynne Jenks and great grandchildren, Kenzie Lynne Mosley and John Patrick Mosley Jr. He was preceded in death by his oldest son Michael David Jenks