Eugene J. Haskins, 61, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2015 in Spokane, Wash. Eugene was born Jan. 15, 1954 in Seattle to Elvin and Betty (Harris) Haskins. The family moved to Cheney in 1960 where Gene attended school and was a graduate of Cheney High School, class of 1972.
Gene worked at the physical plant at Eastern Washington University for several years before taking an early retirement. He enjoyed fishing, camping and driving the back roads around Cheney.
Gene is survived by the Harris family on his mother’s side who reside in the Cheney area and the Haskins family on his father’s side who reside in the Leavenworth, Wash., area. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and a sister.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the American Legion Post in Cheney at 116 College Ave. All are welcome to attend to share stories and memories of Gene. Cremation was entrusted to Cheney Funeral Chapel.
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