Eugene R. Genson was born to Ella (Sanford) and Henry N. Genson in Snoqualmie, Washington, on June 11, 1930. He passed away in North Bend, Washington on June 1, 2012. He is survived by his companion for over 21 years, Helen Pauline Mitchell, her daughter Katrina Mitchell, and many other family members and friends. He will be dearly missed.