Calvin William Gehen

Calvin W. Gehen, 52, passed away Saturday December 20, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Margaret (Smith) and Calvin Stevens, his paternal grandparents, Hilda Rose (Turner) and Gerald Gehen, and his brother Stephen Gehen. He was born on September 18, 1956 to Marjorie (Stevens) Gehen, and George William Gehen. He is survived by his devoted wife Carol (Tomazin) Gehen; his five children Rebecca and Brandon Ausman of West Chester, PA; Sean and Amy Gehen of Carmel, IN; Kathleen and Stephen Sheffield of Liverpool, NY; Amy and Eric Monson of Layton, UT; and Sarah Gehen of Newark Valley, his grandchildren Emma, Benjamin and Andrew Ausman; Bethanie, Sadie and Brady Gehen; Tyler, Matthew and Emily Sheffield; and Hailey Monson; his parents George W. (Victoria) Gehen of Homosassa, FL and Marjorie S. Gehen of Annandale, VA; his siblings Melanie and Bruce Benedict, David and Patricia Gehen, and Cynthia and Louis Swann; his father-in-law and mother in-law Joseph and Julia Tomazin; brothers-in-law and sisters in-law Joseph and Kris Tomazin, Martin and Cynthia Tomazin, Deborah and Anthony DAngelo, Robert and Julie Tomazin, Kenneth and Sheila Tomazin; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Calvin was the stake president of the Owego, NY Stake. He lived his life serving others and his Savior. He was greatly loved by those he served. Calvin was an engineer at Lockheed Martin in Owego and was soon to celebrate his 30th year there. He was a valued and hard working employee and was well respected and loved by his coworkers. Calvin was recognized for his problem solving skills and his dedication to his job. He was active in the community and served on the Candor school board for many years. Calvin led an active and energetic life. He enjoyed cycling, amateur radio, photography, hiking and camping. Calvin most loved spending time with his family and especially loved playing with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Calvins family is especially grateful to his caring physician, Dr. Harris, and those involved in his hospice care. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Montrose Turnpike Owego. Bishop David Barth will officiate. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Newark Valley. The family will receive their friends on Monday from 5-8 pm at his church in Owego. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in memory of Calvin to the American Cancer Society. The Cooley Family of MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.macphersonfuneralhome.com.