Eugene E. Gardner, 60, of Newport, WA, passed away February 8, 2019.  He was born August 19 ,1958 in Spokane WA to Joan and Eugene Gardner.  He was the middle son of three boys.

He was married to his wife, Paige, for 36 years.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, rock and fossil hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and working on their small farm.

He loved his grandchildren and made special time for each of them. He helped anyone who needed it without thinking twice.

He is survived by his wife, Paige, his son Donald Gardner of Spokane, his step children Blake and Ruth Gray of Boise, ID, Orista and Lee Strait of Spokane, and Matt Gray of Great Falls, Montana; his grandchildren  Payton Strait, Rowan Gardner, Myles Garner, Seth Gray, Kyra Gray, and Noah Gradian.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jean Morphin.

He was called by his Lord too soon for those who loved him and will be sorely missed.  Services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery on March 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Sherman-Campbell Funeral and Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at shermancampbell.com .