Obituary of Eugene Emerson Wardle

Wardle, Eugene Emerson, 82, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away March 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Grace Wood. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Coralene; son, Mark Wardle and his wife Judith of Hurst, TX; daughter, Ann Warden and husband Dewey of Cincinnati, OH; grandson, Kenneth Wardle and his wife Sara of Keller, TX; grandson, Brian Wardle of Little Rock, AR; granddaughter, Kara Warden of Cincinnati, OH; granddaughter, Rachel Warden of Cincinnati, OH; and great-grandchildren, Connor and Eleanore Wardle of Keller, TX. Eugene was born in Worthington, WV, on May 15, 1927. He had a successful career at Senco, retiring in 1988. After retirement, Eugene enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, Coralene, spending time with his family and volunteering at his church. Eugene was a past Master of the Masons, Masonic Lodge 722, Indian Lake, OH. He was a member of the Casas Adobes Congregational United Church of Christ. He was an hilarious, independent, loving, jack-of-all-trades who made everyone around him a better person. Memorial Service will be held at Casas Adobes Congregational United Church of Christ, 6801 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ, Friday, March 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Interfaith Community Services, 2820 W. Ina Rd. Tucson, AZ 85741 or 520-297-6049. Arrangements entrusted to Desert Sunset Funeral Home (297-9007).