Gennette Leslie Tear died April 4, 2026, in her hometown of Auburn, WA. She lived 81 years. Born December 19, 1944 in Auburn WA, Gennette Leslie Clark was the beloved first daughter of the late Stanley Richard Clark and Exzilda May Clark.

Gennette was a devoted wife, mother, and elementary school teacher. She deeply enjoyed music. She especially treasured time spent with family and those she welcomed into her home as family. She loved well and her secure faith in God was the foundation of who she was. Though dearly missed, Gennette's life is a precious reminder of the impact of her depth of compassion, humility, and unconditional love.

Gennette is survived by her husband of 57 devoted years, Ernest Allen Tear, her sisters Ginger Marie Ashcroft and Gloria Jean Duncan, her two daughters Jessie Olivia Tear and Genevieve Marie Donnelly, and her grandchildren Moirah Gennette Donnelly, Isaac Joseph Donnelly, Aiden Asher Donnelly, Aunyah Estrella Donnelly, and all who she called family. All will continue to honor her legacy through unconditional love.

Gennette was preceded in death by her parents Stanley Richard Clark and Exzilda May Clark, her fathers parents, Harold Leslie Clark and Olive Ann French, her mothers parents Alcid George Gennette and Sophia Aletha Bloss, her Uncle A G Gennette, and her sister Georgia Ann Voelk.

An open house style Celebration of Life will be held on May 2 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm, in the family home of Auburn, WA. Please direct inquiries to Genevieve at 253.397.6428.