Eugene's Obituary
On November 20, 2022, Eugene Clifford Carnahan “Gene,” a beloved husband, father, grandparent, family member, and friend, passed away at the age of 88 years old.
Gene was born to Emily and Fredrick Carnahan near Malta, MT. He lived and worked in Great Falls most of his adult life as a tow truck operator and businessman. He was embedded into the Great Falls community and well-respected as a first responder by local police, fire, and emergency services. His services included towing road service, and vehicle repair. He worked well into his 80s having retired two years ago. He was always there when needed most and could be counted upon as a man of his word. In business, he always said “help people first, worry about getting paid later.”
Gene is survived by his loving wife, Gladys; children, Rick (Sue) Carnahan of Great Falls, Jerry (Becky) of Ogden, UT, Mel (Chris) of Great Falls, Crystal (Mike) Brown of Lakewood, CO, Scott (Gayle) Carnahan, and Starlet (Tom) Saeman of Hockinson, WA; 16 grandchildren; over 30 great-grandchildren; and thousands of friends. He was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Thelma Carnahan, his beloved wife for nearly 40 years.
A celebration of life will take place in 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Benefis Peace Hospice.
We are thankful for all the kind thoughts and prayers. We will miss him so much, and we are so very proud to have known and loved him. He helped this community and built a strong business while caring for his wife and raising six children on a gas station wage. They just don’t build him like that anymore. The heavens must need a great wrecker driver!
