Gene Franklin Sawyer Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 22, 2026, at the age of 78, Gene Franklin Sawyer (Mesa, Arizona) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Franklin Sawyer to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Gene's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Leonard Sawyer and Bettie Sawyer (Black); his wife Marcia Sawyer (Miller); his daughter Michelle Van Valkenburg; his son-in-law Douglas Van Valkenburg of Bedford, NH; his son Thomas Sawyer; his daughter-in-law Catherine Sawyer; and his grandchildren, Maris, Grace, Ashley, Bea and Thomas. He was also cherished by nephews and cousins.
