6/1/1997
Graveside services for Eugene Godfrey, 79, of Everett, Wash., who died June
1, in Everett, were held June 4, 1997, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellensburg, Wash.
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Charles was born August 26, 1917, in Bussey, the son of Charles and Minnie Godfrey.
He was raised in Iowa, and graduated from Knoxville High School.
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After serving in the U.S. Army during World War H from 1941 to 1946, he attended
the University of Washington, graduating in 1949.
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He was united in marriage to June C. Keyes on January 10, 1946, in Camp McCoy, Wis.
He was employed at the Boeing Company in the finance department until his retirement
in 1979. He lived in Ellensburg, Wash., from 1980 until 1986, and then in Anacortes,
Wash. until 1991, at which time he moved to Everett to be closer to relatives. He
was a member of the Rhododendron Society for 25 years.
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He is survived by his wife, of Everett; and a brother, Ted of Knoxville.
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Memorials are suggested to a charity of choice, or to the hospice in your area.
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Arrangements were made by Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes, Wash.