CHRISTMAN, Gene H.

Christman, Gene H. Gene H. Christman, 67, beloved husband of Patricia Christman went to be with his Heavenly Father after losing his battle with cancer on Monday, December 15th. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Glea Christman, his brother Jack and his son John. Besides his wife, Gene leaves behind three stepchildren and their families: Jeff and Syndi Kercher, Phillip and Julie Kercher, Julie Kercher and Kevin Fairchild and five grandchildren. Gene was born Oct-ober 13, 1936, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He attended Tucson High School, the University of Arizona and the American Institute of Baking. He served in the U.S. Army from January 1959 through January 1961. He was a member of Mensa. Over the years, he was employed by Rainbow Bakery, Sanitary Supply and H&R Block. Private services were held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Forum Scholarship Fund, 13840 N. Desert Harbor Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381, or Hospice of the Valley, 5111 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. The family wishes to offer a special thanks to our friends, residents and staff of The Forum at Desert Harbor, and Hospice of the Valley. Published in the Arizona Republic on 12/21/2003.