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Eugene Henry "Gene" Larkins obituary, Whittier, CA

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Eugene Larkins Obituary

LARKINS, Gene Henry

Eugene "Gene" Henry Larkins died on
January 12th, 2013 at the age of 91. He was a resident in Whittier California for 62 years. He was born in Twin Falls, ID on June 9, 1921, the child of Fred Owen and Sadie Maria Larkins.

Gene attended high school in Perris California where he excelled as an artist and baseball player.

Gene joined the Army Air Corps on Dec 15, 1941. After completing basic training, Gene married high school sweetheart, Juanita Mildred Miller, on Feb 28, 1942 and had a son Mel Larkins. Gene went to Wayne, NE for Air Crew Training and was deployed to the Aleution Islands in an air defense battery. He was re-deployed as part of a Military Police Platoon to the 102d Infantry Division arriving in France on June 8, 1944 at Utah Beach. He was involved in the famous Battle of the Bulge.

After the war, Gene married Evelyn Sue Hanes on June 27, 1946 at the Southside Church of Christ in Los Angeles and attended school at the LA Arts Center. Following school, he worked for Walt Disney Studios.

Gene and Evelyn settled in Whittier, California and had two children, Sue Evelyn and Brad Fredric Larkins. He was the owner of Larkins Sign Company on Whittier Blvd. Gene was active in the Whittier Church of Christ.

Gene was preceeded in death by his parents, Fred Owen and Sadie Maria Larkins and his brothers and sister, Kathlene Wilma Aly, Ellard Grant Larkins, Duard Fred Larkins, Robert Arie Larkins, and Betty Maxine Fogliasso.

Gene leaves behind his wife of 66 years Evelyn Sue and three children, Mel (and Bambi) Larkins, of Simpsonville, SC, Sue (and Tony) Larkins-Alesi of Brea CA, Brad (and Chris) Larkins of Newport Beach, CA. In addition he leaves six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Rose Hills Cemetery at 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, Jan 18, 2013. Services will be held at Whittier Church of Christ, Painter Ave, at 10:30 AM Saturday Jan 19, 2013, and Gene will be buried at the Riverside National Cemetery on Monday, January 21, 2013.

Published by Whittier Daily News on Jan. 18, 2013.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cliff, Joyce, DeWayne,and Jeff Watson

January 22, 2013

I too have wonderful childhood memories because of you, Uncle Gene and Aunt Evelyn, Sue and Brad. I feel very fortunate that my parents had such great friends. Thank you so much for all the love, laughter and art-insights. I know our Lord welcomes you with open arms.

Cynthia (Lang)Godlin

January 19, 2013

I am sad to hear of Gene's passing. As I grew up in virtual constant contact with the Larkins Family, Gene was very much my second Father. He was a great friend to my own parents, and a joy to be around. I will hold wonderful memories of Gene always. God's blessing on the extended Larkins family.

Bill Lang

January 18, 2013

Rest in peace, Mr. Larkins, my longtime friend and neighbor. With clear vision and youthful strength, embrace and enjoy the beauty of heaven. I extend my sincere condolences to your family ... Suzanne Falaro, friend. (Rose Hills) Whittier.

January 18, 2013

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Gene, he will be greatly missed. Gene was blessed to live a long interesting life. Psalms 90:10 says that those who live to be 80 and older have "extra strength", Gene had that. May you keep fond memories of him always in your heart as you seek the peace and comfort that only God can give at this time of sorrow.

Mel Smith

January 18, 2013

"I willl love you and remember you always"

Brad Larkins Larkins

January 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dina, Arranger Rose Hills Memorial Park

January 14, 2013

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