Eugene Zimmerman

Obituary for Eugene Zimmerman “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 Eugene E. Zimmerman, 100, of Roswell, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 10, 2012, at Beehive Homes of Roswell. His home going celebration will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 17, 2012, at First Church of the Nazarene, officiated by Pastor Vaughn Gossman and Chaplain Garth Hyde of VistaCare Hospice. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Park in Carlsbad, NM. Military Honors will be provided by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard and New Mexico National Guard. Viewing for Eugene will be 8am-8pm on Thursday, February 16 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Eugene was born near Hydro, Oklahoma on January 1, 1912 to Andrew and Anna (Miller) Zimmerman. He grew up on his family’s farm in Oklahoma where he and his siblings developed an excellent work ethic, a deep belief in God, and a strong sense of integrity. Eugene married Winnie B Holland on April 12, 1944 in Erick, Oklahoma. Eugene proudly served in the United States Army during World War II with the 130th Armored Ordnance Battalion which was attached to the Eighth Armored Division. "The Thundering Herd" served in the European Theater-Holland, Germany and Czechoslovakia. After his discharge in 1946, he joined Winnie B in Carlsbad, NM where he went to work for Potash Company of America as a welder until his retirement in 1976. In 1993 they relocated to Roswell to be near their family. At the time of his death, Eugene was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Roswell, where he was a mighty prayer warrior. Eugene was a loving husband and father who raised his children to share his deep love of the Lord and to model his life of integrity. Eugene was preceded in death in 2006 by his wife of 62 years, Winnie B (Holland) Zimmerman; daughter Eulene Zimmerman; parents, Andrew and Anna Zimmerman; sister, Wilma Chapman; and brother, Dan Zimmerman. Eugene is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Darrell and Erna Crosby and Larry and Regena Fry of Roswell; five grandchildren, Greg Crosby of Roswell, Stephanie Sullivan and husband Michael of Hemet, California, Meghan Shaw and husband Bradley of Roswell, and Jeremy and Courtney Fry of Roswell; four great-grandchildren, Audrey, Wylie, and Ryland Sullivan and Zachary Shaw, and one more great-grandchild on the way. He is also survived by his sister, Louise Little of Conway Springs, Kansas; sister-in-law, Bernice Setser of Carlsbad; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons Greg Crosby, Jeremy Fry, and Bradley Shaw along with nephews Jerry Huddleston, George Zimmerman, and Ron Satter. The family would especially like to thank Jennifer Madison and the wonderful staff at Beehive Homes of Roswell for their loving care of Eugene these past four years, as well as the staff of Vista Care Hospice and Dr. Evan Nelson. Eugene recently celebrated his 100th birthday at the Beehive on New Year's Day with numerous family members and friends. “He shall call upon me, and I will answer Him; I will be with Him in trouble; I will deliver Him and honor Him. With long life I will satisfy Him, and show Him my salvation.” Psalm 91:15-16. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

Eugene Zimmerman

January 1, 1912 - February 10, 2012