Gary A. Jenerette

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gary Alfred Jenerette passed away on December 21, 2020 at his home in San Marcos, California.

Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 17, 1937 to Carol Partlow and Ellis Vandon Jenerette. Gary came from humble beginnings. Throughout his childhood, his family relocated frequently. Eventually, his family settled in Pennsylvania, where he enjoyed growing up with his six half- brothers and sisters. As a young adult, he attended college at Millersville State University. He then joined the Army and was assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas. After finishing his military service, he settled in El Paso, Texas. It was there that he discovered what happily became his life long career: a career in newspaper advertising. Gary’s first sales job was with the El Paso Times. He often exceeded his sales goals, and even won a grand prize trip to the World’s Fair. During a vacation to San Diego in 1969, Gary toured The San Diego Union-Tribune. He spontaneously applied for a job and was hired on the spot! At the UT, he continued to excel in advertising sales and was eventually promoted to managerial positions in both the display and classified advertising departments. Gary loved his career at the Union Tribune and was a beloved employee there for 35 years.

Gary met the love of his life while working at the Union Tribune. They married in 1985. He was happily married to Linda Jenerette for 35 years. His daughter, Lisa Jenerette, resides in El Paso, Texas. Her sons, Zachary and Joshua, enjoyed spending time with their grandpa on their visits to California. His daughter Joy resides in Simi Valley, Ca. She has four children. Gary loved spending time with his large family which includes David and Linda Rick, Lisa and Baris Sarsilmaz, Kathryn Rick Binney, Charles and Amy Rick, Amy Kennedy and 15 perfect grandchildren! He is survived by his wife Linda Jenerette, his two daughters Joy Lee and Lisa Jenerette, and his siblings Jane Jenerette, Bea Ladley, Viola Mayberry, Faith Traini, and Vandon Jenerette as well as many nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his father, Ellis Vandon Jenerette, his mother, Carol Partlow, his step-mother Viola A. Jenerette, and brothers George S. Jenerette and Peter M. Jenerette.

Due to current COVID restrictions, there are no plans for a service at this time. A small family gathering will be held at a later date.