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Personal note from Casey Lambert

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for attending Gene's service; my heart is full and I am so thankful to have shared his amazing (and continuing) legacy with you all. It was such an honor to meet so many of Gene's colleagues and friends for the first time, as well as see familiar faces from the past!

Gene was truly a man with a legacy to aspire to. Thank you to each and every one of you for loving him.

I will leave up the donation section open until next Sunday 3/6 if you would like to make contribution to his fund.

Here is the Youtube link to view/share the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/M7V2F8ToVdg

xo Casey

Updates

Update from April 7, 2025

Thank you so much to all of those who made donations in Gene's honor. This event could not have been possible without your support. It was a truly fantastic day celebrating him with so many of his wonderful friends and colleagues. After expenses of the event, we are donating $250 to each of his special causes: The Bay Model, The Matthew Turner, Petaluma High School, and SkillsUSA. I will be sending out these donations in the next week or so.

I just want to take this moment to thank each and every one of you for being such a special part of Gene's life over the years, especially after he transitioned to assisted living. Whenever I would call him he always seemed to have a place to go, someone who was coming to visit him or pick him and take him to an event or to lunch. He truly was a social butterfly and I believe his longevity is attributed to the love and attention he was shown after making what might otherwise be a difficult life change.

I will leave the site up for a little longer... if you happened to have taken photos please consider sharing them on the website.

Again, thank you for your support of this event and Gene.

Warm Regards, Casey

Update from March 30, 2025

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for attending Gene's service; my heart is full and I am so thankful to have shared his amazing (and continuing) legacy with you all. It was such an honor to meet so many of Gene's colleagues and friends for the first time, as well as see familiar faces from the past!

Gene was truly a man with a legacy to aspire to. Thank you to each and every one of you for loving him.

I will leave up the donation section open until next Sunday 3/6 if you would like to make contribution to his fund.

Here is the Youtube link to view/share the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/M7V2F8ToVdg

xo Casey

Obituary

We sorrowfully announce the passing of Mr. Gene Arthur Karas, a respected educator, friend, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Gene passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024 at the Golden Home in San Rafael. Gene lived a fulfilling life filled with family, friends, love, and relentless dedication to education and helping others. By far, one of the great men of our generation.

Gene is survived by his sons, Dan & David Karas, his Daughter, Alexandra Spencer, …

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Community Involvement

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Matthew Turner Tall Ship

Participated in

Attendee of

SkillsUSA

Dancer of

Don't Quit Your Day Job Dancers

Attendee of

North Coast Builders Exchange Community Fund

Professional Organization

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What were Gene's favorite movies?
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I was going to volunteer at the school where Gene was teaching. I sat in one of his classes and I witnessed the way Gen…
What causes did Gene care about most?
Education
Education
Education
What were Gene's favorite sports teams?
Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
What were Gene's favorite foods?
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs

Timeline

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Born

July 2nd, 1931
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Passed away

November 24th, 2024
San Rafael, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Marin Headlands, California, USA

Neptune Society of Northern California
Funeral services provided by

Neptune Society of Northern California

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