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Eugene John Thacker (Skeeter), 47, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Renown Medical Center in Reno. He is survived by his children: Steven Thacker, 27, of Gillette, Wy.; Robert Thacker, 21, of Imlay; Annie Thacker, 19, of Lovelock; grandson Skyian Thacker, 6, of Casper, Wy.; his mother Florence Thacker of Winnemucca; brother Joe Thacker of Carlin; sister Jennifer Leavell of Cosgrave; nieces, nephews, aunts, un- cles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Donald Thacker.
Eugene was born in Lovelock on Aug. 21, 1961, and spent the majority of his life in northern Nevada. He worked at many different occupations throughout his life, from construction to mining, and was a skilled carpenter and handyman. His true love was for fishing and the out- doors. No one man enjoyed this earth more than Skeeter.
All who spent time in his presence felt at home with him, and his family and friends knew they were truly loved and appreciated whenever he was around. We will all dearly miss him and please know that he will dearly miss you as well.
A “Gathering of Friends“ will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the home of Rod and Jennifer Leavell, Cosgrave, to celebrate his life.
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Memories and Condolences
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Annie Lacy (Thacker)
March 14, 2025
I miss you dad, all the time. I wish you were here to meet all your grand babies and tell them all your crazy stories. Just to watch them grow up, and to see how I've grown too. I love you.
Annie Nevada.
Patti Ann Ross
May 8, 2024
Skeet,I can't believe it's been 15 years since we lost you.I think about you alot,and all the crazy fun times we had.1985 was a fun year.We caught that 25 lb cat fish,behind your parents ranch at cosgrave.I will miss you and love you forever.We will meet again.Love Patti Ann Thacker Ross
Class of 79
April 22, 2009
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Gene will always be remembered for his sense of humor and kindness. He will be greatly missed!
Vicki Perry
April 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. I met Gene in 1979 at the Fallon Junior Rodeo the year he broke his leg. I will never forget Gene! I often wondered how he was doing. You will be missed by everyone......Rest in Peace, Skeeter!
Lynn Barrett
April 21, 2009
Our lives have truly been enriched by knowing your family. We will miss Skeeter.
Misty Grenamyer (Woodger)
April 17, 2009
Florence I am so sorry about your loss..Jennifer you know I love you and will always be here for you..One of my favorite memories of Skeeter was the weekend jennifer and I was suppose to be doing a science project..and instead Skeeter, Jennifer and I spend the weekend playing basketball in their front yard..He was always nice to me and was fun to hang around even though he was older..I will miss his sence of humor and bright smile..Florence and Jennifer I am just a phone call away..Love you...
Kelly Heinrich (Weston)
April 17, 2009
Sorry to hear about the passing of "Skeeter". I remember him from when I was a kid, he and my brother, Roger, were friends and hung out together. Now they can hang out together again. Rest in Peace, both of them.
Chet Johnson
April 15, 2009
I went to grade school with Gene and he was always a good guy. Our prayers our with his family. May God comfort all of you.
Charlotte Parker-Whitby
April 15, 2009
Florence, Jennifer and family: I am so sorry to hear of Skeeter's passing. He will be forever in your hearts.
Candy Paschall
April 15, 2009
Sorry for your loss.He wont be forgotten,he walks with the angels
Helen Kelley
April 15, 2009
Florence, I am so sorry for your loss
Rosa Sanchez
April 15, 2009
I wish to extend my condoloences to Gene's family. I got to know Gene pretty well over a period of 1-2 years. He was always polite and such a gentleman. May God comfort you in your loss.
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