GENE MAYNARD HASKINS

Gene Maynard Haskins, age 66, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 7:25 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2012 at his home.Born on March 7, 1946 in Sturgis, MI, he was the son of Maynard Albert and Kathleen Mae (Scott) Haskins.

He graduated from Brighton High School and recieved a Bachelors at IU, Bloomington.On September 4, 1971 he married Linda Burns in Crown Point, IN.He worked at Whitley County Soil and Water Contractor.

He is survived by his wife, Lyn; son, Garrick (Kylie) Haskins; daughters, Nicole (Tim) Rische, and Sarah (Matt) Swaim; grandchildren, Kinsey Haskins and Grier and Lance Swaim.

Memorial service from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at his home in Columbia City at 4901 Malcolm Ct. There will also be a celebration of his life in March 2013. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Nature Conservancy ( www.nature.org ). Arrangements were entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City.