Gene East: Quincy Welding

**Ron Hill** · 10-31-2017

I just got word that Gene's wife, Norma has passed away.

I'm sorry to hear this news.

Here are a couple of emails from Wayne and Gene!

I've been thinking about you and Norma. I didn't know when to get back to you Gene, but I was thinking about when you and Norma would go down to the boat slip to eat carp burgers, I think I will never forget that. And I want to eat one some day. God bless you and your family Gene. There are lots of us out here that are thinking of you guys and how much you mean to the boat racing community.

Wayne

Thank you Wayne, your timing was perfect!

My Kids and my extended family (that includes boat racers) have been very supportive.

My sister-in-law, Edna Kennedy has been staying with me since Norma passed away. She has been a widow for 6 years, so she knew the pain I was feeling. She went back home to Des Moines yesterday.

Last night was the first night I was alone in the house.

At 4:15 this morning, Norma awakened me by softly calling my name. I DID NOT IMAGINE THIS. I DID NOT DREAM THIS. SHE WAS HERE!

I haven't stopped trembling or crying since.

I know she's waiting for me at Lake Paradise.

What a wonderful reunion those of us who love our Lord have in store!

P.S. Please forward this to Ron Hill. I've lost his address

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/whig/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=187072768

**Al Lang** · 11-01-2017

It is amazing the comfort of the racing family gives when you suffer a loss. When I lost my wife over 2 years ago, the racing family was there for me. It is hard to understand the grief and what one goes through, unless you loose the one you love. That is when it hits you that all the years together are now gone.

I wish Gene and family my condolences and God bless you all.

Al Lang

**John Schubert T*A*R*T** · 11-02-2017

Originally Posted by Ron Hill

I just got word that Gene's wife, Norma has passed away.

I'm sorry to hear this news.

Here are a couple of emails from Wayne and Gene!

I've been thinking about you and Norma. I didn't know when to get back to you Gene, but I was thinking about when you and Norma would go down to the boat slip to eat carp burgers, I think I will never forget that. And I want to eat one some day. God bless you and your family Gene. There are lots of us out here that are thinking of you guys and how much you mean to the boat racing community.

Wayne

Thank you Wayne, your timing was perfect!

My Kids and my extended family (that includes boat racers) have been very supportive.

My sister-in-law, Edna Kennedy has been staying with me since Norma passed away. She has been a widow for 6 years, so she knew the pain I was feeling. She went back home to Des Moines yesterday.

Last night was the first night I was alone in the house.

At 4:15 this morning, Norma awakened me by softly calling my name. I DID NOT IMAGINE THIS. I DID NOT DREAM THIS. SHE WAS HERE!

I haven't stopped trembling or crying since.

I know she's waiting for me at Lake Paradise.

What a wonderful reunion those of us who love our Lord have in store!

P.S. Please forward this to Ron Hill. I've lost his address

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/whig/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=187072768

Gene,
my condolences wholeheartedly. I did not know that Norma was ill but thinking back to Depue, I should have suspected.
May God be with during this mourning period.
your friend always.

**zul8tr** · 11-02-2017

Gene

I never met you and only know you from reading your posts. Regardless loosing a loved one has to be really difficult to go through. My condolences to you and your family during this stressful time in your life. God bless you and your family.

Pete

**Duke Johnson** · 11-02-2017

Gene,

Blessings to you and your family.

Duke

**Mark Suter** · 11-03-2017

Gene,

I cannot begin to imagine the magnitude of your loss but, during the short time I have known you, I sensed the importance of Norma in your life. May God bless Norma, you and your family through this troublesome time.

Mark