J. Eugene Farr, 89, passed away on August 27, 2024 in Port Townsend, Washington. He was born on January 7, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to Julius and Martha (Claussen) Farr.
Gene was an engineer who received several degrees, including a BS in Electrical Engineering, an MBA from UCLA, and a MS in Electrical Engineering from USC. He put his education to good use and worked in the aerospace industry in many different roles starting as an Engineer, and moving into Systems Director and Program Management. He retired in 2005.
Gene married the love of his life, Karen, on December 4, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA. Gene and Karen had two children, a son from Karen's previous marriage and a daughter.
Eugene was an avid skier, backpacker and photographer; he loved to volunteer as a math tutor at the Jefferson Library. He was also a member of the Jefferson County Republican Central Committee. As part of the GPS Navstar Team, Gene won the Collier Award in 1992 for the "most significant development for safe and efficient navigation and surveillance of air and spacecraft since the introduction of radio navigation 50 years ago".
He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Farr; son, Michael Farr; grandson, Wesley Farr; and a niece, Jeannie Morvay-Clayton. He is preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Koschella; niece, Carollee Morvay; and his wife, Karen Farr.
A Memorial service is planned at the Port Townsend Aero Museum. Please contact the family for details.
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