Obituary of Eugene Jacob Eggers

Eugene Jacob Eggers better known as Gene 1933 ~ 2013 Gene Eggers was born on May 12, 1933 in Rawlins County, Kansas to his parents Erma Jewel Smith and Herman Christian Eggers. He had 1 brother Raleigh Eggers and 2 sisters Marcia and Wanda. Mavis Schofield was a loving companion to Gene. Gene was a father to 4 sons Rhynn (Evelyn), Wade (Darlene), Vance (Kim) and Travis (Renee) Eggers. He was a grandfather to Devon, Pierce, Marla, Dustin, Terrin, Rheyna, Keith, Jay, Leah, Carla, Jessica, Michayla and 11 great-grandchildren. Gene was predeceased by his grandson Dieter Eggers. Gene was a resident of Grimshaw, Alberta but was formerly a resident of Fort Nelson, British Columbia. Gene passed away on October 16, 2013 in Fort St John, British Columbia at 80 years of age. An interment was held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the North Star Cemetery, in the county of Northern Lights. A memorial service for Gene was held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Bergeron Funeral Chapel in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Gene's granddaughter, Marla Demoulin, officiated the service and the eulogy was shared by his son Travis Eggers. Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Gene by way of donation to The Parkinson's Society of Canada.' Close the Gate (For Dad) For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head, Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed Years were not easy, many downright hard, Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended. You raised a fine family, worked the land well, Hang up your shovel inside of the barn; your work here on earth is done. A faith few possess led your journey through life, often a jagged and stony way, The sun is setting, the cattle or sheep are all bedded, and here now is the end of your day. Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time. Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now. Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait, Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate.