Eugene Walter Kurz
August 07, 1943 - July 15, 2017
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Eugene Walter Kurz
August 07, 1943 - July 15, 2017
Obituary
Eugene “Gene” Walter Kurz, born on August 7, 1943, peacefully went to be with the Lord at the Hospice House in Bellingham, WA on July 15, 2017, at the age of 73. He was born in Phoenix, AZ to Wilbur and Doris Kurz.
Gene is survived by his children Webster (Jennifer) Kurz and Carrie (Mark) Spring: sister Carole (Ward) Larsen and brother Don (Vickie) Kurz: grandchildren Wesley and Jackie, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death his parents Wilbur and Doris Kurz, sisters Linda Klander and Shirley Oleksuk.
Gene served as an instrument technician for 29 years for the federal government. He served in the Navy for two years and as a reservist for another six. Gene loved working on and with computers, especially Apple products. He was skilled handyman and could fix anything. Gene was always willing serve and help others wherever the need arose. Most importantly, Gene loved the Lord, and loved spending time with his family and friends.
There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, July 20th at 1:00 p.m. at Cornwall Church (4518 Northwest Dr). All are welcome to attend. Memorials may be made to Rebound of Whatcom County (316 E. McLeod Rd., Suite 102 Bellingham).
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: January 17, 7202 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Cornwall Church
- Location: 4518 Northwest Dr Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
7 responses to Eugene Walter Kurz
Jay Johnson says:
July 15, 2017
I am grateful to have been able to laugh, talk, pray, and share recipes with Gene. He was a light in many lives when all we could see was darkness. Now he is with the Lord he loved and served so well.
Mary Sousa says:
July 15, 2017
Thinking of you, Carrie and Mark. Sending the hope of peace and tranquility to all of your family. Love, Mary
Ivana Grace says:
July 15, 2017
Gene was my ‘brother-in-Christ’ for most of the 28 years I’ve lived here. We met in the CTK divorce-recovery group and he lived out his belief that we singles are called to a ministry of support, wherever The Spirit called…and he did whatever he was capable of, from car repairs to building rooms! He could be grouchy and hard-headed when it came to doing things ‘his way’, but his heart for serving GOD, and His Kingdom Coming was always his priority! He was a man of few words, but welcomed the opportunity to pray for whatever asked/needed, and could often be found at the ‘Light-of-the-World’prayer-center in devoted focus on taking ‘everything to GOD in prayer’…I could get a smile out of him when I’d remind him that we were ‘twins'(sharing a birth-day), just born 5 years apart! We shared appreciation for healthy food and always made ‘extra’ for the other…At our last visit, he said how he hoped he could eat at the Hospice House, and I know/trust he is seated at the ‘Banquet Table’ of the Lord, enjoying the ‘Feast’prepared for those who have served Him here! He will be missed as someone who encouraged me to study GOD’s Word and follow Savior-Jesus, wherever/whatever form that guidance takes!
Darla and Colby Woolman says:
July 15, 2017
Webb and Jen, So sorry to hear of your loss! I always remember your dad from our Cornwall years and how much he loved his grandbabies. Much love to you both and hope this can be a time of peace.
Love Colby, Darla and family
Kristi Koeppen says:
July 15, 2017
‘Always helpful and willing to be so’ is how I remember Gene (when I worked at Cornwall). Always a friendly reply when asked him to help out, on just about anything and always a kind ‘Hello’ when greeting. Grace upon those missing him, and Hooray for his forever rest in the Lord.