Gene Wallace Mathews died in Kennewick, WA on January 13, 2012. Gene was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 26, 1941. He served in the US Navy for 7 years and enjoyed traveling, photography, cooking, watching football, and hanging out on the beaches of Southern California. Gene is survived by five daughters: Stephanie Mathews, Danielle Mathews, Christine Kelly, Jennifer Miller and Nicole Hawkins. Gene had 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Center, 9353 West Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, WA, 99336. To sign the online guestbook go to www.HillcrestMemorialCenter.com.