Jon and Bonnie Kuppinger Relation to Deceased: friend We were so saddened to learn that Gene had passed on from his creative and successful life on this earth. His infectious laugh and disciplined life were a great example to his children and resulted in his having many friends and grandchildren who delighted him. We’re so sorry for Maysie and their family that Gene could not have lived to see those precious grandchildren reach maturity. He talked so proudly of them and their parents. Rest in peace, Gene. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips