Clinton Wear Senior, 77, of Scripps Ranch, passed away just after sunset on March 8, 2025. Born in Bethesda, Maryland into a military family—his father, LaVern, served as a Commander in the Navy during 3 wars and survived the sinking of 2 aircraft carriers during his distinguished 33-year military career—As a Navy kid, Clint experienced a childhood of adventure, moving over 25 times throughout his youth with his 4 brothers and sisters. Though born an East Coaster, he was a San Diegan at heart, having spent much of his life in the city he came to love.

Clint's interest in facts and figures started young, displaying an entrepreneurial spirit even as a child. His siblings fondly remember him selling clean socks for a quarter—a business venture that reflected his lifelong love of doing laundry. As a young man, he would collect golf balls from his backyard adjacent to Pebble Beach golf course and sell them back to golfers, showcasing his resourcefulness. He also collected Coke bottles in the neighborhood, another example of his early entrepreneurial ventures.

A devoted husband, Clint met and married Mary Lou, a third-generation San Diego native. They bought their first home together atop the Point Loma peninsula overlooking his beloved Pacific Ocean. Their family grew to include six children total, with their son Thomas passing away days after birth, and five surviving children: Anne Marie, Theresa, Clint, Ashley, and Michael. Clint often shared that it was his dream for all of his children to own their own homes, a goal he lived to see fulfilled.

After graduating Pt. Loma High in the class of 1965, Clint began his career as an armored car driver in Lake Tahoe during his college years at Sierra Nevada College, which led to a distinguished banking career. He served as vice-president at several institutions including California First, Security Pacific, Southwest Bank, and ultimately Bank of America. Later in life, he worked in care management before concluding his professional journey at You Build It, where colleagues note he found the most fulfillment.

A proud Marine, Clint sustained injuries during military maneuvers, but his spirit remained devoted to his country—a legacy his son Michael continued by serving in the Army. Clint's passion for water was evident in his love of competitive swimming and work as a beach lifeguard at first Crown Point and then Pacific Beach, alongside his brothers—a tradition later embraced by his children, Clint and Theresa. An avid surfer who treasured the waves at Sunset Cliffs, Clint also loved skiing and instilled his appreciation for water and the outdoors in all his children. His simple pleasures included peanut butter, bananas (which he called "the fruit of the Gods"), night dips in the spa with his wife, and the fragrance of jasmine and gardenias. His musical tastes ranged from Reba McEntire and Kenny Chesney to Hawaiian music and The Beach Boys, whose melodies often accompanied family gatherings.

What defined Clint most was his extraordinary devotion to his wife, Mary Lou. His love for her was unmatched—taking his children to work to give her a break, moving carts at her workplace to help her, and consistently putting her needs before his own. Even in his final days in the hospital, his concern for her far surpassed any worry for himself. He was constantly improving their home—installing windows, converting spaces, adding skylights, and remodeling rooms. Every step you take in their home is on a floor that Clint installed. If he didn't know how to do something, he would learn—heading to Home Depot, making a friend, sharing a laugh, and coming back with new knowledge.

His love for Lake Tahoe remained strong throughout his life, with Emerald Bay being one of his first and favorite spots. His approach to home improvement mirrored his approach to life: building connections while building his home.

Clint was the best grandpa imaginable. He played, laughed, and helped his grandkids go "sleepy tada." He was often found on the ground, showing his grandchildren something or helping them fall asleep. He took great pride in watching them splash around in the pool or at the beach. When he learned his grandson would be named after him, he was speechless and truly touched. Only recently did he share the story of his namesake, Clint Wear, a pilot who died in World War II trying to save a friend.

Clint loved to explore and delighted in life's coincidences and chance encounters. He had a special fondness for Hawaii, particularly Maui, where he enjoyed occasional Kahlua with his wife during sunsets. He loved California's Highway 101, especially Big Sur, and always tried to share his love of California with his children. He didn't squander his retirement—in 2019, he traveled to Italy to see his granddaughter baptized in Assisi. Back home, he took pride in helping his daughters sell Girl Scout cookies, often becoming the top salesperson at his office. Clint loved talking to people and regularly encouraged putting yourself in others' footsteps. He was interested in politics and rooted for Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. He was a huge support to his brother Byron and even his daughter running for class president, puffy painting the shirts himself to read "vote with your heart."

Clinton died much the way he lived, surrounded by his family and his beloved wife, Mary Lou. He often said that "a family is a lot of work, but it's also a lot of love." He will be missed and remembered by the beach, their pool, or among the slopes and trees of Tahoe.

Clinton is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou Wear; his five children: Anne Marie, Theresa, Clint, Ashley, and Michael; eight grandchildren: Robert, Skylynn, Thomas, Jayden, Clint Wear III, Azeria, Fox Henry, and Donovan; and his siblings: brothers Byron and Robert, and sister Debbie. He joins his sister Linda, his mother Helen, his father LaVern, his son Thomas, and their dog Scottie in heaven. His family will carry forward his legacy of adventure, entrepreneurship, and selfless love.

The family requests attendees wear blue to his service in honor of his lifelong connection to the water. With the renovation of Jerabek Park nearly complete, the family asks that you visit, respect the baseball field, and think of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Remarks of Remembrance and Mass will be held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church on March 24, 2025 starting at 10:00 am.

Burial will follow at Miramar National Cemetery at 2:15pm.