John "Jack" T. Jenner Jr.

John (“Jack”) Trayton Jenner passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 16, 2018. He was 93 years old. Jack was born May 26, 1924, at the home ranch on Island Road to John T. Jenner Sr., and Marie (Piscantor) Jenner. He grew up on the ranch and graduated from Etna High School. He married Nell C. Wilson on Feb. 16, 1947, and the pair settled on the Wagner Ranch near Etna. Three children were born to the couple: Douglas T. Jenner; Susan M. Jenner Mayfield; and John W. Jenner. In 1973, Jack married GloryAnn Hurlimann. The couple settled on the Eastside Road with GloryAnn’s four children: Heidi (Kent) Mullis; Andrew Hurlimann; Barrie (Ralph) Minnitte; and Mark (Amy) Hurlimann. He was totally devoted to cattle ranching and farming. He was a forward thinking man who had a vision of how he wanted the ranch to grow, and he wasn’t afraid of taking chances. He incorporated this into the raising of his children, especially his sons and grandsons who are continuing the tradition on the ranch. He was named 1998 Cattleman of the Year. Jack loved horses, not only on the ranch, but he enjoyed taking his family and grandkids into the mountains on horseback. Even in his last days, when he looked out of the kitchen window at the Marbles, he spoke of how he once rode to the top of Monument Peak. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and spent days moving cattle onto and off of the Wolford Range. It was fun for him to drive his team and wagon in parades and weddings. Jack, as were his sons and grandsons later, was instrumental and involved in many of the early Scott Valley Pleasure Park work projects and rodeo history. He was also a member of other community groups. While Jack spent most of his time working on the ranch, he did travel out of the valley, to England, where he searched out his family heritage, and even to Africa. Jack leaves behind his wife, GloryAnn, and her children and families, his three children and their spouses (Gail, Francyne, and Ron), and 14 grandchildren and step-grandchildren: Frank (Sarah) Jenner; Christyne (Robert) Bartneck; Annie (Tyler) Lampella; Casey Mayfield; Nick (Jenny) Jenner; Patricia (Cole) Laustalot; Matt (Lindsey) Jenner; Jack and Frank Hurlimann; Jenny (Reuben) Gomes; Leslie Hurlimann; Drew Hurlimann; Dea (Darren) Hamrey; and Abe Minnitte. He also leaves 21 great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. In addition, he leaves a nephew, Craig Cogburn, of Davis, California. His sister Betty Marie Cogburn preceded him in death in 2015. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Etna Cemetery. Tim McNames will officiate. Donations can be made to Hospice or a charity of one’s choice. The family wants to acknowledge the great care provided by Hospice and caretakers during this difficult time.

John "Jack" T. Jenner Jr.

May 26, 1924 - February 16, 2018