In Loving Memory of Jason Douglas Kenitzer

Jason Douglas Kenitzer passed away on April 17, 2025. He is survived by his loving parents, Ken and Glenna Kenitzer; siblings Kenny, Angie, Bryan, Eric, and Jared; his beautiful children: Cooper, Cole, Cassie, and Quinn; and his wife, Kaitlyn.

Born in Westlake, California, and raised in Pleasanton California. Jason was born with a love for tools. At the age of two Jason had his own toy tool belt and was always found in his Dad’s shadow, toy tool belt on his little hips and seriously working on whatever his Dad was focused on whether it was an old T-Bird or a ginormous wooden deck in their San Diego home back yard. Jason played soccer when he was young and became a star football player at Foothill High School and carried that same charisma, drive, and energy throughout life. At 18, he served a two-year mission in Peru—an experience that deeply shaped his heart, his faith, and his love for people and culture. Ironically, Jason spent over 15 years with Hilti Tools, where he was known for his leadership, wit, and ability to connect with anyone. 

Early in life, he met his first wife, Christy. Together, they shared four incredible children: Cooper, Cole, Cassie, and Quinn. Jason deeply valued time with his kids—whether taking them out on the boat, cheering them on in their passions, or playing board games at home, he cherished every moment. Being a father brought him immense pride and purpose, and he loved sharing his curiosity, sense of adventure, and laughter with them. 

Jason was naturally talented at just about everything—wake surfing, building furniture, fixing things around the house—but what made it special was how much he loved teaching others along the way. He had a brilliant mind, an endless sense of curiosity, and a gift for making people feel seen, heard, and valued. 

Later in life, Jason met the love of his life, Kaitlyn. Their connection was immediate and undeniable. They married just over a year later and built a life full of laughter, travel, and true partnership. At home, they found joy in simple moments: biking, boating with the kids, or relaxing on the couch with their beloved pack of dogs and cats. Jason was sentimental, silly, affectionate, and fully himself—a personality who filled the room with light, laughter, and love.

Jason lived with intensity, heart, humor and creativity. One of his last projects was building a cat tree house out of an eight-foot-tall dead tree limb. He and his Dad working together in Jason’s garage, like old times for both of them, creating and building something functional and beautiful for his cats. Jason will be remembered for his warmth, brilliance, tender love, and the joy he brought to so many lives.

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