Crook, Gene Silverne passed away quietly at home on September 14, 2013. Gene was born to Alice and Tom Crook in Santa Fe, NM on November 1, 1931. He attended school in Santa Fe and graduated from Albuquerque High in June 1950. He joined the Air Force on January 4, 1951 and served his country in Korea and Japan until December 1954. After military service he attended UNM and received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Plains Electric and PNM until his retirement in September 1988. He and Jane Williamson were married on June 14, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Jane. He is a P.E.R. of Elks Lodge #461. Gene was known as a very generous man and always there to aid anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by his many close friends and family. A graveside service will be conducted at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, by BPOE 461 on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 10:00 am. Services entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800