Plano, Texas
Wakefield, Gene F. Passed away on November 29, 2009 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 22, 1933 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, LaJuana. He leaves behind a daughter, Marvel Wakefield (Los Angeles, CA), two brothers John Wakefield...
Read MoreWorking with Gene at VLSIP was a great experience. He was an excellent teacher and boss both, and seemed to always have a ready anecdote for every occasion. He will be missed. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers to his family.
Terry Smith
December 04, 2009 | Allen, TX
Gene was not only a brilliant man but an exceptional business leader. He was more than a boss, he was a mentor and friend. I will miss his steady guidance, his gentle but ever present sense of humor, and his friendship.
John Turbenson
December 02, 2009 | Dallas, TX
Tom and I both want to express our sympathies. Gene was a fine man and you were the wind beneath his wings.
Mary Ellen Lukers
December 02, 2009 | Plano, TX
Working with Gene here at VLSIP has been a pleasure. Gene was always smiling and acknowledging every one. We didn't work directly under him but if needed he would be there for us, we will miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Jean Watkins and Alawia Omer
December 02, 2009
Gene was always a first class person and engineer. I will always treasure the mentoring and help he has given me throughout my career, he sill be missed.
Sean Crowley
December 02, 2009 | Parker, TX
