Jetta Darlene Bauske

Jetta Darlene (Spencer) Bauske was born in August 1935 to Harry and Alice Spencer, and died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. Jetta had been a lifelong resident of Paso Robles and graduated with the Class of ''53. After high school, she lived in Guam, San Francisco and Hawaii, having worked for the Veterans Administration. She returned home to join the family business, the Rodeo Cocktail Lounge in Paso Robles, and worked alongside her parents and brother, Jerry. She raised four kids who will remember that no matter what, she was always there for them. Jetta warmed the hearts of many and was a true friend who always brought laughter to the room. When you were looking for advice she could always be counted on to "give it to you straight," but with love and understanding. She valued friendship and honesty and loved Sha Na Na, being a Bingo Queen, Master Dealer in Poker and a diehard 49er fan. She will be missed by many. Jetta is survived by her brother, Jerry Spencer; children Artie Bauske (Pam), Suzie (Bauske) Jaeger, Joe Bauske and Kilika Alonzo (John); grandchildren Hailey, Kyle, Taylor and Alexa; nieces Jeri Darlene Ramirez and Jodi Furtney; and nephew, Jerry Spencer Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and cat, Budda. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Kuehl''�Nicolay Funeral Home, 17th and Spring St. in Paso Robles. A reception will be held at the Rodeo Lounge, 12th and Spring St., following interment. Kuehl-Nicolay Funerals 238-4383 Paso Robles