Jeannette Ellorin (Cacho) Moore was born February 9, 1951 in Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to Vicente and Florencia Cacho. In 1956, the U.S. Navy brought the Cacho family to San Diego where they purchased their first home. Jeannette was also known as Jean, Jeannie, Virginia, GG and Mama Jean. Jeannette attended Our Lady of Angels Catholic School, Regina Chelle Catholic (all girls) High School and graduated in 1969 from Lincoln High School in San Diego. Her Christian faith and love for God was unwavering. Always believing she would overcome anything through her trust in the Lord. Jean had a passion for living life to the fullest. She had a very active social life. Her hobbies included, Mahjong, league bowling, golfing, traveling to Hawaii and Las Vegas, watching movies, baking, and enjoying karaoke with family, friends and especially with her sisters. We would often cook together, share recipes, and learn to bake her delicious Apple Pie.
Jean started her career at San Diego Gas & Electric Company in 1970 in the Line Clearing Department. She then received a promotion as Tree Trimming Inspector making her rounds in the rural areas of San Diego. In 1991 she then transferred to the Trouble Department as an Emergency Dispatcher. After 36 years of dedicated service, she retired in 2006. Jean, a philanthropist by nature, her business-savvy entrepreneurship in real estate and financial planning was often shared with many. On her spare time, she received her real estate license and worked at Realty World finding homes for first-time buyers. This is a testament to her strong belief in helping others succeed. In her kindness, she opened her home to family and friends when they needed it most. Jean was very lucky winning five cars and multiple jackpots at Viejas. She often shared her Elite status generously with family and close friends. Jean is known as ‘Jackpot Jean’ and is often sitting at her favorite Quick-Hit machine at Viejas. She always tithed 10% of her winnings and encouraged others to do so as well.
Jean was married to the late James Zwingli Carver Moore who also worked for San Diego Gas & Electric Company. They have one daughter Tanya Melissa Moore, one grandson Simon E. Jara, and one great-grandson Simon James Jara (SJ). She was the second oldest of five siblings: Joselito E. Cacho (Ada Cacho, Christian V. Cacho), Linda E. Sotoa (Aliitama Sotoa, Leina F. Sotoa, Leilani C. McCloskey, Aliitama V. Sotoa II), Patricia E. Madamba (Samuel Madamba, Nicholas V. Madamba, Jessica L. Montgomery), and Jacqueline E. Fenner (Dr. Douglas E. Fenner, Brandon J. Fenner, Dr. Andrea N. Fenner).
Although she had health challenges, she lived every day to its fullest. Most recently, Jean was excited in the planning of her Goddaughter Andrea’s wedding. Jean was so happy to be an integral part of “Saying Yes to the Dress”. She also looked forward to attending the wedding of her nephew Christian. Jean was planning her great grandson SJ’s 5th birthday and her daughter Tanya’s 50th Surprise Birthday Party. With that said, our family’s unexpected loss weighs heavily on our hearts.
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