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Gene W. Eide

Gene W. Eide
Gene W. Eide

Gene W. Eide, 79, of The Villages, FL, passed from this life Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Born in Thief River Falls MN, he was the son of the late Gaynor and Mamie (Hansen) Eide.

Gene was a graduate of Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA. He was a forester and was employed by the U. S. Forest Service for 40 years. He primarily worked in the Northwest United States where he was known for his guidance, support and mentorship of fellow employees.

Gene served his country during the 1960s as an Air Force veteran.
He moved to The Villages with his wife Laura from Ketchikan, AK in 2001.
He enjoyed bowling, golf, bird identification and was an avid gardener. Gene was a member of The Villages Birders Club and was a volunteer at the Shared Harvest Garden Club.

Besides his parents, Gene was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Eide.
Gene leaves his beloved wife of 52 years, Laura L. (Tonkin) Eide; sons: Erik J. Eide, Salt Lake City, Utah; Kirk W. Eide and wife Miriam, Cartersville, GA and 3 grandchildren: Lauren, Marc and Joshua.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. followed a committal service with Military Honors at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Villages Hospice House, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages FL 32162 (www.cshospice.org).

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