Submitted by: Dan Rich

Eugene Gevaert

Sept. 5, 1925 - June 24, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/26/2008
MISHAWAKA - Eugene "Geno" Gevaert, 82, lost his long battle with pain and suffering and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born September 5th, 1925, in Mishawaka, to Alfonse and Esther (Libey) Gevaert, who preceded him in death.

On January 18th, 1948, he married the former Betty Fay Whitfield, who survives with five children, Becky (Mark) Steenbeke, Thomas (Suzy) Gevaert, Randy Gevaert, Daniel Gevaert and Lisa Gevaert; his grandchildren, Christy (Andy) Tolch, Tricia (Coby) Deal, Molly Gevaert, Maggie Gevaert and Sarah Gevaert; great grandchildren, Seth Tolch, Shaye Tolch and Cameron Deal. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Gevaert. Mr. Gevaert was employed by Elkhart Wood Products and retired from Crown Audio in Elkhart in 1994. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, camping, bowling, but more than anything, he loved his family. He was tender-hearted, kind and loving, and managed to smile and laugh through all his pain. He was greatly loved by all who knew him. The family would also like to thank the staff at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center who cared for him in his many times of need.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Arbors and Ironwood clubhouse, 1310 Blossom Drive (the corner of Ironwood and Dragoon Trail), on Friday, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gevaert family.