Eugene Scott Fowler

Eugene Scott Fowler January 18, 1928 ~ October 24, 2009 SALEM ~ Gene passed peacefully from this life Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the age of 81. Gene was born January 18, 1928 in Aberdeen, Wash. to Ivan and Phoebe Fowler. Gene grew up in Aberdeen and made Salem his home in 1947 and met his sweetheart, Charlene. They were married in 1954. Gene, alongside his father worked in the logging industry in the Valsetz area for Western Logging. After his time in the woods, he worked as a car salesman at Aynbee Motors in Salem for over 40 years. Gene enjoyed reliving his Valsetz logging days, hunting, boating, planning our Annual Christmas tree outings and participating in the yearly family beach clean up trips. Gene is survived by Charlene, his wife of 55 years; sons, Scott (Sue) and Alan (Denise); grandkids, Josh, Jeremy, Amanda, Mandi and Tanna; and by great-grandkids, Kenzie, Cheyanne, Jacob, Joseph and Madison; sister, Ann Jones; sister in law, Pauline Fowler; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vern Fowler; and grandson, Jason S. Fowler. Visitation is from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2009 and from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Friday October 30, 2009 with services at 1 p.m. at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, followed by entombment at Restlawn Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Assoc. of Oregon or the American Diabetes Assoc. Special thanks go to Dr. Christine Clark and Dr. Steven Marvel for their compassion in caring for Dad. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.