05/11/2026
Everyone at J&M Trucking extends their heartfelt condolences to the Locke family as they mourn the loss of Jeanine. She was an integral part of J&M’s success for many years, and everyone she helped in the front office will always remember her bright smile and kind spirit. We find comfort in knowing she is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be deeply missed.
In Memoriam - Jeanine Margaret Locke passed away at the age of 58 on May 4th, 2026, after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. Born April 9th, 1968, in Denver, Colorado, Jeanine was adopted by Joseph and Rose Lathan and was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jeanine pursued a 20-year career in Civil Engineering/Land Development working for the likes of D.R. Horton and G.C. Wallace during the explosive growth of the Las Vegas valley in the 90’s and early 2000’s. Her last position before moving to Ely in 2006 was as the Senior Project Coordinator for the Coyote Springs development in Clark and Lincoln Counties. She was very proud of her accomplishments in the industry, having begun her career in 1987, delivering plans as a simple runner to growing her skills to lead and supervise an entire engineering and processing team.
Moving to Ely, she became the office manager for J&M Trucking, Inc., where she met her soon-to-be husband, Tony. They married on September 18, 2010. For 18 years, she was at his side as together they managed the multi-generational family business until their retirement in 2024.
Jeanine loved her Husband, family, animals, and life, but most of all she loved and was loved by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jeanine was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Rose, and by her oldest brother Joe. She is survived by her husband Tony, her birth mother Virginia (Lovelock, NV), siblings Mike (Angela) Lathan (Las Vegas, NV), and Kim Lathan (Pahrump). She is also survived by her stepchildren Justin (Sydnee) Locke (Ely, NV) and Dru Nelson (Las Vegas, NV), and 5 grandchildren; Her nephews Zach and Austin, both of Las Vegas, NV., and her precious niece Hayley of Southern California.
A celebration of her life will take place on June 19th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ely, 701 Avenue N.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation (Dept. Z636, P.O. Box 30015, SLC, Utah 84130) online at “ thehuntsman.org/care26”. Or please support the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge at 375 East 100 South, SLC, Utah 84111 (1-801-844-1802).
