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Eugene Tidwell Obituary
1926 ~ 2013
San Antonio, TX-Eugene (Gene) Tidwell passed away the morning of February 1st, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas due to heart related events. Gene was a kind, loving, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all. He was a great man and leaves a great legacy. His devotion to, and love for, his family, and searching out his family roots were the essence and hallmark of his life. He was a Patriarch in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as a Bishop and District President. Gene and his wife, Leah Mae, served a Family History Mission for their church from 1998 to 1999 in SLC, UT.
He loved fishing and swimming, especially when done with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also loved golfing with his sons and grandchildren. He was a rocket scientist by profession, and worked on many government avionics and space projects.
Gene was born in Ely, Nevada on September 5, 1926 to Delbert Cleon and Vernett Webb Tidwell. He was married to Leah Mae Call on December 17, 1948, in the Salt Lake Temple. Leah Mae passed away January 21, 2007. Gene is survived by his eight children and their spouses; Michael (Donna), Thomas (Linda), Anthony (Kathy), Julie Miller (Rick), Christopher (Jann), David (Leslie), Bruce (Dana), and Marietta Hardy (Todd). He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.
A funeral will be held Feb. 9, 11AM at Mountain View Mortuary at 3115 E. 7800 S. Bengal Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT, viewing at 10AM. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial. Online condolences www.memorialutah.com
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Allen & Sandra Rich
February 9, 2013
Bishop Tidwell is a great and wonderful man; we knew he and his family well when they lived in Huntsville, AL.. Our condolences to the family.
Bronwyn Evans
February 8, 2013
So sorry about your dad's passing. I was thinking it seemed like it was Jan. or Feb. for your mom, too and then noticed it was only 2 weeks ago for the anniv. Glad they're together now. I remember him as kind, gentle Patriarch Tidwell.
Valarie Gatti
February 7, 2013
I am blessed to know this wonderful man and his family. My love and sympathy go out to you all. It gives joy to know that he is now reunited with his lovely wife.
Cecil Walker
February 5, 2013
Our sympathy to the Tidwell family.Your Dad was a great church leader.
We knew him when he served in the Tennessee District.He loved his family very much.
With sympathy,
Cecil & Emma Walker
Decaturville, Tn.
February 5, 2013
Tidwell family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We are sure there is rejoicing as he meets his Leah. May you be blessed at this time. It is always hard to lose a family member no matter when that time comes. May the Lord comfort you.
Love, K D and Jaci Smith
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