Eugene Squier

Eugene Raymond Squier 1918-2011 Gene passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on what would have been his 68th wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Evelyn. He lived a long and interesting life, and valued family and friendships above all else. Gene particularly enjoyed using his wit and humor to get a smile from special people in his life, and well as from complete strangers. He served as a pilot in World War II, stationed in England and flying bomber planes over occupied France. His plane was shot down, and he and his crew all survived thanks to members of the French underground. Gene and his family maintained contact with the French family who took him into their home to hide him, and went back to France several times to visit the family who saved him. After the war, Gene returned to his profession as a dental technician, and owned Regal Dental Lab in the 450 Sutter medical building. He was born, raised, and educated in San Francisco, to a mother who remembered the '06 earthquake and a father who had been a gold miner. Gene is survived by his daughters: Jan (Squier) Andersen and Victoria Squier; two sons-in-law: John Andersen and Wynn Smith; and four grandchildren: Jody, Jason, Whitney and Trent. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. No one who knew him would ever forget him - he brought so much joy to others. Services will be private, cremation by The Neptune Society. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hope Hospice.