Gayle Channing-tenenbaum

COLUMBUS - Gayle Channing-tenenbaum - mother, friend, and renowned child advocate - passed away, peacefully and well cared for, at the age of 79. Gayle led a life of fierce devotion, not only to her family and friends, but to all of Ohio’s children and families who will live healthier and happier lives for many years to come thanks to her advocacy.

Gayle is survived by her daughters, her “heart made real,” Rachel and Carin Channing. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Milt Tenebaum, whose twinkling eyes were her great joy. Gayle’s cat Huck crossed the Rainbow Bridge just days after she did. For Gayle, community was family, and she created a network of friendships that lasted a lifetime.

Please read more about Gayle’s life, legacy, and plans for the celebration, and share memories, at https://tinyurl.com/gaylect.

A grand time of a celebration and community will be held on Sunday, September 10, 1:30-4:30 pm, at Camp Mary Orton, 7925 North High Street, Columbus. Service at 1:30 pm will be followed by dancing and fellowship among friends, old and new. Carpooling is encouraged for limited parking spaces.

Memorial contributions in Gayle’s honor may be made to the Gayle Channing-tenenbaum Fund at the Center for Community Solutions (https://www.communitysolutions.com/donate/) or checks can be mailed to Community Solutions, Attn: Gayle Channing-tenenbaum Fund, 1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1703, Cleveland Ohio 44114. The family is honored to make distributions from the fund in Gayle’s spirit, elevating leadership in Ohio’s human services advocacy.