Gene F. ( Sanders) Marker, Sr., (78), of Clancy, Montana, our Papa Bear, passed on July 26,2024, surrounded by family.

Gene was born , November 23, 1945, in Missoula,Montana to Wilbur Vernard Sander's & Goldie Metal (Marker) Sanders. Both deceased.

Gene was adopted by his grandparents, Gene Marker & Mina Marker, 1952 . Both are deceased.

Gene had 1 brother , Monte (Sander's) Marker who is deceased.

Gene was raised in Philipsburg, Montana. Graduated from Granite Co. High School in 1963. He enjoyed playing football & was captain of the wrestling team.  He graduated from Auto Mechanics School in Denver, Colorado in 1964. Returning to Montana he worked various labor jobs as hard rock miner, logger, & mill worker.

In 1964 , Gene married Margaret (Margo) Kaiser and together raised 3 children:

Gene (Geno) Marker Jr., Shana Ann Marker Goddard, & Louise Michelle Marker Welsh.

Gene had one grandchild , Selena Goddard Paaso & one step grandchild, Cheyenne Welsh.

Gene became one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1967 and remained as such until his death.

Gene asked that a memorial service not be held in his memory.  A grave side service will be held in the Philipsburg Cemetery, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send your donation to the world wide work of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.jw.org/donation.

Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.