Clarence "Gene" Eugene Closser

Clarence “Gene” Eugene Closser passed away talking with the Lord on May 1, 2019 at home. Gene was born July 13, 1928 In Kansas City Missouri. He resided with his wife Sue in the Everett community for the last 46 years. Gene and Sue co-founded Sunrise Services, Inc. in 1977. Gene was the oldest of 8 children. He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers, and his son Darold Closser. He is survived by his wife, Sue Closser; 2 sons, Michael E. Closser and Donald L. Closser of Washington; 1 daughter, Cynthia Ward of Grand Junction, Colorado; his sister, Constance Hemminger of Everett, and brother Keith Closser of Arizona. He has a host of many very beloved daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews biological and adopted and equally loved. Memorial Services will be Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Avenue, Everett, WA, luncheon reception follows at Noon to 1:30 p.m. Public viewing is Wednesday May 8, 2019 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA 98203. Memorial donations to Bethany Christian Assembly Compassion Ministries, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett, WA, Providence General Foundation, PO Box 1067, Everett, WA 98206, and/or National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Skagit County c/o Skagit Community Foundation, 1204 Cleveland Ave, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, are encouraged in lieu of flowers due to allergies.