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Eugene "Gene" H. Miner
November 20, 1949 - November 26, 2020
Born November 20, 1949 to Arthur and Bernice Miner, doctors didn't expect Gene to survive the night. It's Gene's determination that loved ones remember most.
Gene attended Junipero Serra High School and the University of San Francisco, where he met his best friend and love of his life, Claire.
Gene obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology, MFCC, and PhD so he could give back. He worked for Santa Clara County in the substance abuse program and provided free counseling to residents. Gene counseled children and families in the evenings at his private practice, and worked for Concern EAP, a non-profit associated with El Camino Hospital. Coworkers say that despite decades of supporting those in need, Gene approached each incident with a level of empathy and understanding that very few could.
Gene donated his time and built houses for Habitat for Humanity with his son, Jarrett and daughter, Doneva. He was also a proud supporter of hundreds of charities.
Most importantly, Gene taught his children to work hard, to do anything for family, to help those in need, to make a joke during the hardest times, and to always do the right thing even if no one will know.
Gene is survived by: his siblings (Arthur's widow Gayle, Roy & wife Wendy, Jack & wife Mary, Nettie & husband Dennis); his wife, Claire; 3 children (Jarrett & wife Marcie, Doneva & husband Chris, Karisa & husband Danny); 5 grandchildren (Kaihli, Hunter, Mason, Kenzi and Callen).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Big Basin Recovery Fund in Gene's honor.
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Being a elementary friend of Jarrett. I often got to be part of the family, running around their huge Menlo Park yard. I always remember Gene being full of facts. Any inquiry on why or how and Gene was willing to share what he knew. Gene and Claire's house was always full of energy, his smile and warm manner making all kids welcome. My thoughts are with your family.
Amanda Fan Johansen
Friend
December 1, 2020
I was an elementary school friend of his son, Jarrett. I spent lots of time at their house and both parents were always so wonderful and kind. I remember going on camping trips with them to the redwoods, and their cool old VW bus that seemed like the greatest vehicle for taking trips. Gene had the best smile and while many kids' parents can seem a bit intimidating, he was always warm and welcoming. From what I read now of his life it was a beautiful one, and well lived. I was very sad to read of Gene's passing, and my heart goes out to the family.
Andrea Kremer
Friend
November 29, 2020
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