Gene Blair was born on March 7, 1959 in Moses Lake, Washington to parents, Edward and Vivian (Coyner) Blair. He died on August 24, 2023 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 64 years. Gene served as a gunners mate in the United States Navy from 1982 until his honorable discharge in 1986. He worked at the Wal~Mart DC from 199 until 2010. Gene enjoyed bowling, gaming and time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his father: Ed Blair, bother: Joseph Younger; sister: Danielle Santistevan; son: Ben Kreitel; daughter: sabrina Phillips; nephews: Gavin Blair & Justin Younger; niece: Stacee Younger; grandchildren: Ryan and Casey Peves.
Gene was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Carrie.
A celebration gathering will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hermiston Senior Center (Harkenrider Senior Center), 255 NE 2nd St., Hermiston, Oregon.
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