Eugene ‘Gene” Louis Spencer passed away Saturday morning, September 19, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Gene was born in Fresno on May 25, 1939, an only child, to Margaret and Louis Spencer. He attended schools in Fresno and Monterey. He also attended Monterey Peninsula College.

Gene was married to his wife Nancy for 55 years. They were married in King City and moved to San Francisco. Gene and Nancy later moved to the Salinas Valley settling in Salinas.

Gene started Tire and Wheel World in 1983 and later built and established Salinas Self Storage.

He liked to travel and saw much of the United States and the world. His favorite places included Hawaii and New Zealand. Bampa(Gene) and Nancy loved traveling with their grandchildren, taking all 6 grandchildren to Seattle and going to Cal football games.

Gene worked hard and loved to play hard. His passions, after his family, were entertaining family and friends in Arroyo Seco and at Motel 4 1/2. Gene loved to ski and spent many days at Bear Valley teaching friends to ski. He will also be remembered for his Memorial Day Birthday Bashes.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Janie Grace, son, Michael (Cherry), grandchildren Douglas, Jacob, Nickolas, and Thomas, Matthew, Kalli, Kim, Kate, and Katrina. Gene also considered his Bunte nephews and nieces as his children.

The family would like to thank Gene’s wonderful caregivers Ana, Fe and Billy. The support Gene and his family received from his many friends and family has made the last ten years easier.

Gene lived a “Mighty Fine” life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Antonio Mission, End of Mission Road, Jolon, CA. 93928 the Alzheimer’s Association, 21 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940 or a charity of your choice.