Eugene R. "Gene" Campbell
September 10, 2011
Eugene R. “Gene” Campbell, 79, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Taylor Hospice House.
Graveside services will be held 12 p.m on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Resthaven Cemetery, with a visitation being held one hour prior to the service at the Resthaven Mausoleum.
Born December 24, 1931, Eugene Raymond Campbell was the son of Willard and Helen (Whitehead) Campbell. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from East High School. After graduation, Gene enlisted in the United States Air Force serving from 1950-1952 in active duty, and 1952-1960 in the reserves. On April 8, 1977, he was united in marriage to Nila Mae Ruhs. The couple lived in Des Moines, and Gene was self employed as a flooring mechanic. He enjoyed sail boating, traveling, and square dancing with Nila. Gene was a man that many children adored, and he mostly loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Nila; children, Monica Campbell and Martin (Julie) Campbell; step-daughters, Joleen (Robert) Karnes and Linda (Scott) Johnson; 10 grandchilren; 8 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Willard “Herk” (Mary) Campbell, Rodney (Joan) Campbell, and Mickelynn “Mickey” Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a step-son, Steven Palmer.
Memorials may be directed to the American Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences may be directed to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Alan/BethaleneFinestead
09/15/2011
Nila and family, we send to you our sympathy on Gene's passing. We enjoyed dancing with you both and will miss Gene's big smile. God Bless you and your family.
Anita Boddie
09/13/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Marty and Julie, I love you.
Dorothy Fields
09/13/2011
Nila,
Very sorry to hear about Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy
H. Buck
09/13/2011
Nila, Jess, Lorrie and family; so sorry to hear the news. My prayers are with you all...
Tina Woosley
09/13/2011
Nila,
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's death. My wish for you is that the next days, weeks, months and years will be good ones. When you have 34 years of spending days with that person as I did as well with Joe, it seems very hard to understand what you are supposed to do next. You are so blessed with children and grandchildren and I pray that they will help during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.