Herbert Spencer Jenkins

Herbert (Herb) Spencer Jenkins



April 15, 1930 - January 29, 2017



Herb, 86, passed peacefully after a lengthy illness, on January 29, 2017 in Bakersfield Ca. He was born in San Luis Obispo, California.



Herb grew up on a ranch in the Huasna area of the central coast, riding horseback, chasing cattle, and learning to shoot his 22. He became an excellent shot and served as a guide on hunts with his friends and colleagues at work.



He served in the Korean War and returned to complete college and worked 30 years for Arco Oil & Gas Co. as the West Coast Personnel and Employee Relations Manager.



Herb loved to travel and especially enjoyed the central coast, the mountains, and Maui.



He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Herb is survived by his wife Renee, daughter Kellie Garcia (Del), step children, Garth Cunnings (Suzanne), Dana Sweaney (Todd), and Hallie Fraysier (Grant) and grandchildren, Kierstyn , Kiel, Marissa, Austin, Tyler, Ryder, Gage, Gavin, Mia and great grandchildren, Rose and Clover.



A graveside service will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery on Friday February 3rd at 10:00 am.