Eugene L. Heyburn ’49 entered into eternal rest peacefully at age 85 in his home surrounded by his loving family on March 28, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Melba. Also survived by his seven loving children: son James Heyburn ’68 (Viola) of West Africa; daughters Elizabeth Millier ’70 (Steve) of Murphys, Susan Molumby (Rob) of Colorado Springs, Mary Maro (Dean) of Felton, Julie Keller, M.D. (Jerry Sheehan) of Cleveland Heights, Theresa Heyburn of Sitka and Ann Lane of San Jose and also 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister Thelma Cudworth of San Anselmo, his loving nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends. He is the son of the late John J. and Gertrude Heyburn. Gene was born and raised in San Jose. He attended St. Patrick’s Grammar School. He graduated from Bellarmine College Prep in 1941 and Santa Clara University in 1949. He was a distinguished veteran in the US Navy and served in WWII with the Pacific Fleet. For 33 years he worked as the area director and district manager for the Internal Revenue Service. He was a member of St. Christopher parish since its beginning and a past president of St. Christopher Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was a loyal contributor to many charities. During his lengthy illness the family is especially grateful to his devoted caregivers, Asterio Valera, Dr. Henry Fosah, and Violet Chapman. The family would also like to acknowledge Dr. Jack Siegel for his exceptional care over the past 23 years. Gene lived his life simply, generously, and with great integrity, and he will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.