Gene Alan Beattie

Gene Alan Beattie, 65, of Richland passed away August 6th at his home surrounded by family. He was set free from his 6 year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Gene was born July 4th, 1946 in Stratton, Colorado. He graduated from Stratton High School, and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Western State College in Colorado. He proudly served his country In Vietnam as a soldier with the United States Army. After being discharged, he began working as a Technical Representative for A.B. Dick which then brought him and his family to Everett, Washington. Gene loved solving problems, repairing printing equipment, and working with his customers for over 30 years. His hard work ethic and wonderful sense of humor were admired by many throughout his career. Many long nights and early mornings were spent printing jobs for non-profit organizations. Gene valued community, friends and family.

In addition to his wife of 43 years, Beverly, he is survived by two sons: Troy and wife DeAnne, Aaron and wife Jennifer; grandchildren Emily and Garrett; his four brothers: Norman, Delmar and wife Avril, Keith and wife Margaret, Ivan, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many other family, friends and his "Washington Family."

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Esther, and sister, Patricia.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, with Rosary at 6:00 pm at Einan's Funeral Home, located at 915 Bypass Highway, Richland, Washington. Funeral services are being held at Christ the King Catholic Church, located at 1111 Stevens Drive, Richland, Washington at 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 11th. Burial services will be on Friday, August 12 at 9:30am at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

The family would like to thank Lower Valley Hospice and his wonderful caregivers that have helped so much. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lower Valley Hospice or the PSP Foundation at www.psp.org.