Eugene Robert Hymas, 63, passed away at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Montpelier, Idaho. He was born on Nov. 6, 1942, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Eugene Clyde Hymas and Helen Norma Hemmert Hymas. Eugene was the oldest of 12 children, six boys and six girls. He worked on the railroad for 25 years before becoming ill, causing him to retire in 1999. He also worked for Leaf in Sage, Wyoming, and was the first to put 100 percent ore through the plant.

Eugene loved and lost, but out of that love came two daughters, Janene Taylor and Teresa Reynolds, and two sons, Billy Waters and Shawn Hymas. Also came five grandchildren, and in July was to be made a great-grandfather, which he was planning to be there for the birth. 

On July 8, 1975, Eugene married his wife of 30 years, Juanita Eck. 

Eugene was born with fire in his blood that no one could ever put out, the fire of life. He hated to wait for someone or something to happen. He loved the outdoor sports like fishing, hunting, camping, riding snow machines and four-wheeling. He left us while he was sleeping because of complications with his heart problems and diabetes. He will be truly missed by all those who loved him. 

Eugene was proceeded in death by his father and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Juanita E. Hymas; two daughters, Janene Taylor and Teresa Reynolds; two sons, Billy Waters and Shawn Hymas; his mother, Helen Norma Hemmert Hymas; his sisters, Helen H. Ascona, Doris H. (Ray) Thornock, Janet H. (Terry) Eck, Cindy H. (Omar) Otero, Kathy H. (Wayne) Kies, Susan Hymas; and brothers, Ronald (Linda) Hymas, Richard Hymas, Scott Hymas, Blake (Teresa) Hymas; and five grandchildren.

Memorial services were May 5, 2006, in the Montpelier South Stake First Ward church. The inurnment was in the Liberty Cemetery.