Eugene (Gene) Oren Barrett, born Jan. 24, 1933, passed away Jan. 23, 2013.

He was born to Everett and Ethel Barrett and graduated from Granite Falls High School.

He joined the Navy and served aboard the destroyer USS Brown, then went to work for Boeing where he retired after 37 years.

He married Rosemary (Rosy) McIntyre-Benson on May 1, 1954 at the Alderwood Manor Church.

He is survived by brother Herbert Barrett and sister Loretta Gillis. He was a member of Robert Burns No. 243; a 50 year Mason; American Legion Post 141, 42 years; and FOE No. 3418 since 1996.

Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling, as well as listening to his favorite songs: Blue Bayou, Deep Purple, Misty, Clair De Lune, Honey Suckle Rose, and In The Mood.

Cremation By Visser Funeral Home in Langley. No services will be held at his request.