Gene V. Vance

1924 - 2010

Gene V. Vance 1924 - 2010 Born October 30, 1924 in Fall Creek, Arkansas. Passed away October 12, 2010, at the age of 85 in Bakersfield, CA. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 15, at 10:00 a.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Park. At his request there will be no viewing. Gene lived a good portion of his life in Kern County. He lived in Lebec for over 45 years then moved to Bakersfield to be near his family. Gene was retired from the Kern Co. Fire Dept. with 30 years of service. He worked at Station 56 in Lebec for most of his career moving to Station 57 in Frazier Park before his retirement. Gene was a gun stock maker, full time after his retirement. He was an avid hunter, trap shooter and motorcycle rider in his younger years. He loved going to trap shoots and on hunting trips with his friends. He enjoyed the camaraderie and cherished the time spent with his many friends and family. He always looked forward to the time he spent with his family on all occasions. Gene is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter and son-in-law, Chris and John Sheehan; son and daughter- in-law, Eldon and Sheryl Hawks; grandson, Steve Hawks and wife Judy; granddaughter, Pam and husband Larry Rizer; great grandson, Garrett Hawks; great granddaughter, Alicia Rizer, all of Bakersfield; sisters, Juanita Kastl of Arkansas, Glenda and husband Kenneth Kearby of Frazier Park, Wilma and husband, Clyde Crissman of Bakersfield; sister-in-law, Geraldine Creech; brother-in-law, Vernon Marion; many nieces, nephews; and special friend, Tina Collier. www.bakersfield.com/obits