Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Fowlkes Glascock, Genevieve (Jeanne) August 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Genevieve (Jeanne) Fowlkes Glascock
Services: Tues., Aug. 10, 10 a.m.



Memorial services will be held at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 
Panama Ln., Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at 10:00 a.m.

Genevieve (Jeanne) Fowlkes Glascock was born December 5, 1923 in El Cemtro, CA 
to James Clinton and Etta Mary (Scott) Fowlkes, the eldest of three daughters. 
She spent her childhood in the mountains near Jacumba and White Star Junction 
near Manzanita. She always loved her mountains. She lived with her grandmother 
to attend Grossmont High School in San Diego, then called the Castle on the 
Hill. She studied voice with Madame Schumann-Heink, performing in musicals and 
concerts. A graduate of Kelsey Jennings Business College, she worked as a 
legal secretary and court reporter in San Diego and Anaheim, CA. She married 
Maurice Ray Glascock in 1933 and they moved to Bakersfield in 1941. In 1943 
the couple opened Capital Heating and Air Conditioning, which later grew to 
Bakersfield Air Conditioning Supply Co. (BACSCO), a leading wholesale supplier 
in the valley. Jeanne did the books and managed the office. The business is 
currently run by her children.

An animal lover, Jeanne served as President and Secretary of the Bakersfield 
Dog Obedience Club. She was a charter member of St. Marks Methodist Church, 
beginning and editing the churches first newsletter, the St. Marks Messenger. 
A dedicated world traveler, she visited over 100 countries. She was a 56-year 
member of the Eastern Star. Jeanne enjoyed bowling and golf, and was a 
longtime member of Stockdale Country Club. While volunteering for the Camp 
Fire Girls, she organized countywide groups who carved a totem pole which 
stood at Pioneer Village for many years. She and her husband loved to ballroom 
dance, and were members of several square dance clubs. Avid RVers they toured 
the United States, Mexico and Canada until his death.

A talented costumer, she designed and made eye-catching costumes, especially 
for Halloween. Known as the Trick or Treat Lady in her neighborhood, she 
delighted in having children perform for their treats at Halloween.

Predeceased by her parents, sisters and husband. She is survived by her 
children, Joy Harvey (Doug), Judy Thornberry (Jay Farrell) and Jim Glascock 
(Lila); grandchildren, David, Doug, Scott, Todd, Leslie, Kyle, Jason and 
Denise; and 6 great-grandchildren. 

The family wishes to thank Carol Hatton, Alberta Jones and her caregivers at 
Oakdale Heights, and suggests in lieu of flowers, please send a donation to a 
charity of your choice.

Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary

Funeral Directors 


Additional Comments:
Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased.

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