Gene R. Bireley

Gene R. Bireley, age 75 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Banner Garden Hospice in Mesa, AZ. Gene had lived in St. Helen for most of his life. He was a member of the American Legion #416 of St. Helen and a member and honorary life member of the Ferndale Elks Lodge #1588. He loved movies and hunting. Gene is survived by his children, Blaine Bireley (Deborah Yurgil) of Madison Heights, Robin James of Gilbert, AZ and Morgan Bireley of Jacksonville, FL, grandchildren; Shane, Kellie, Caitlyn, Mary, Ronald and AshLee, his great-granddaughter, Isabella and his special person, Betty Cox of Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by a son, William Bireley. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 4-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Rev. Dan Stoneback will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, St. Helen. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #416, St. Helen or the Ferndale Elks Major Projects.