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CLEMESHA, GARY W. Gary W. Clemesha July 10, 41 to Sept. 8, 2012 Mary Jo Clemesha August 16, 1944 to March 9, 2011 On September 8, 2012 Gary lost his battle with cancer. He is now reunited with his beautiful wife Mary Jo, who also lost her battle with cancer on March 9, 2011. They were married 46 years and had two lovely girls, Kirsten and Nicole. Gary and Mary Jo graduated from Helix High School and spent their lives in La Mesa. Mary Jo worked for Pacific Bell and Gary was a La Mesa Policeman for several years. Gary owned Clemesha Construction & Tierra Glass Company. They were members of the King Pins of La Mesa and both enjoyed cruising in their Hot Rod named BOB. They are survived by their daughters, two wonderful grandchildren, as well as sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and lots of friends . In keeping up their tradition of fun times, please join us at Cottonwood Golf Course at 1 pm on October 27, 2012 for a celebration of Gary and Mary Jo. Their memory lives on forever through their family and friends.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Penny Sparks

October 26, 2012

My thoughts are with the family in this time of sorrow. I met Gary when I worked at his Dad's carwash years ago (1967). I always looked forward to his arrival at the carwash with his sense of humor and his movie star smile. His family made a lasting impression and my son was named after his Dad. Gary was special and will be missed.

October 21, 2012

MaryJo was my first supervisor when I joined Pacific Telephone in 1970. She was an excellent role model and made my 1st job a very pleasant experience. I later saw her just a couple of years ago at a Taste for Sports and although many years had past, when I introduced myself, she was still her sweet and happy self. Thank you MaryJo for being the person you were.

Marilynn Brown

October 19, 2012

The last time I saw MaryJo was in Longs in La Mesa several months before she passed. They were two very nice people. I feel sad for their daughters and Gary's sister,Jeanette, but they are together now. May they enjoy Heaven together for all of eternity.

Dennis Woodard

October 17, 2012

Sympathy and prayers to the whole family.
I met Gary when he was building his soapbox derby at his Dad's gas station on El Cajon Blvd., but my favorite memory is when Bea and Doug Clemesha were having a Christmas party and Gary arrived in his police car with the lights flashing and the siren going. What a great guy!

Howard Nielsen

October 17, 2012

Family of Gary and Mary Jo,
We will miss their smiles and enjoyment of friends and family.
We will miss Gary at the Lakes.
Love Howard and Susie

Diana Geerdes

October 16, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Mary Jo and Gary's family. May your memories help ease the pain of losing two wonderful people.

October 15, 2012

The most wonderful people. have always enjoyed the whole family as patients here at 2020 Vision Center. Like Mary,Gary you will be missed, Brenda

Molly Nowak

October 14, 2012

Gary and Mary you are missed. I remember both of you always lighting up the room with your smiles and laughter. God Bless you both and your lovely girls and grandbabies.

Sally Reynolds

October 14, 2012

Bill & I will miss Gary, we loved both MaryJo and Gary and have so many happy memories shared over the last 52 years. See you on the other side. Sally & Bill Reynolds

Bob & Sharon Lambert

October 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sue Jordan

October 14, 2012

you were the best sister ever (of course you were my only sister) I still miss you and think of you often. You are with me when I do thing that we did together. My Love and thoughts are to both of you. Sue

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