Tacoma, Washington
Gene W. Pankey Age 76, joined the Lord on August 22nd, 2011. Gene was diagnosed with lung cancer in March and wanted to visit Maui one last time. On his 76th birthday, Gene was admitted to Maui Memorial for shortness of breath and passed away the following week. Gene taught us what it meant to...
Read Moregreat guy and honest business man, he told things as it was when it came to cars at 16 I couldn't afford one of his cars but he would let you know what was good and bad about certain years etc of makes and models and always open to share some good advice to young buyers with no charge, the miracle mile will miss you.
September 09, 2011 | Eagle Butte, SD
Gene gave me my very first job in the early 1980's. They trained me well and he was alway a very honorable man and he set a great example for all. That year I worked there I was part of their team and we were awarded by NADA used car dealership of the year for Washington State. Gene gave me my first work opportunity when the economy was terrible and we had 10% unemployment (kind of like now) and I had no experience. He gave me a chance and they spent time and trained me well and it was a...
John Brink
September 06, 2011 | Tacoma, WA
GENE W. PANKEY
was indeed clearly the definition of the meaning of the word "DIGNITY"!
He lived every day of his adult life with dignity.Gene also passed away with DIGNITY!
In whatever challenges in life were,Gene always faced them with "DIGNITY" and determination. Gene and I served together with the Washington State Independant Auto Dealers Assoc. as past presidents and were recognized as WSIADA's Quality Dealer Awards. .We became...
September 02, 2011
One of our fondess memories of the few years we lived in Tacoma was knowing and associating with Gene Pankey and his family. I believe he was one of the Lord's favorite sons. Rest in peace my friend.
Thomas Schaefer
September 02, 2011 | Peoria, AZ
your reputation was stellar. always heard that people bought cars from you.
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September 02, 2011
