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Eugene Scales Obituary

Eugene Scales

Eugene "Gene" Scales, 88, passed away August 31, 2013 in his home, surrounded by family, at Santa Marta Retirement Community, Olathe, KS. Eugene was born January 4, 1925 in West Plains, MO to Guy & Vera Scales. Gene was a construction contractor who lived & worked in Lawrence, KS until he retired. His greatest passion was Jazz music and was proud to have been a drummer in the "Junkyard Jazz" band. He loved KU basketball, dancing, fishing & spending time with his family at their Lake Dabinawa home. Gene's greatest legacy was his love & devotion to his family. He was preceded in death by parents, Guy & Vera; sisters, Lois Edwards & Ruby Hamilton. Survivors are wife of 62 years, Jean; son, Scott Scales (Joyce); daughters, Debra Heasley & Michelle Hundley (Brian); nine grandchildren & one great grandchild; brother, Wallace and nieces & nephews. A Memorial Service, 11 am, Friday, Sept., 20 at Santa Marta Retirement Community, 13800 W 116th Street, Olathe, KS. Gene's ashes will be entombed at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd & Quivira, Lenexa, KS following the service. The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice for their support of family and loving care of Gene.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 17, 2013.
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Me Dearest Jean...I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you. Many hugs, Wendy (Votaw) Traul

September 20, 2013

I'm so sorry I can't be there but I am thankful that I got to see Grandpa and say goodbye. I am going out to listen to jazz tonight in his honor. I hope everyone there is doing well. Love you all!

September 20, 2013

Thinking of you every day but know your faith is strong and always with you and Gene is at peace now. Love, Lavanta

September 19, 2013

Jean and family..you are in my prayers.

Becky Mondi

September 19, 2013

Jean and family we are sorry for your loss.
David & Beth Reynolds
Lawrence

September 18, 2013

I was so sorry to read of your loss, Jean. I wish to express my sympathy to you and your family. I am still on the farm and doing well so far. I had my knees replaced in July and got along really well so plan to stay put as long as possible. Take care and keep busy as I know you will.

Doris Pratt

September 18, 2013

Michelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeff Tryon

September 17, 2013

Blessings of peace and joy and loving memories of Eugene, Jean. Hoping all is well with you...
God bless.

Susan Hoefer

September 17, 2013

Prayers and condolences to you all. My first memory of Gene was as a patient basketball coach at St. Johns in the old St. Jude Hall. With my basketball skills, he HAD to be patient! Peace.

Jerry Jennings

September 17, 2013

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