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Charles "Chuck" Branch

1934 - 2010

BORN

1934

DIED

2010

Charles Branch Obituary

Charles "Chuck" Branch went home to the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Faith Lutheran Church, Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Careity Foundation, which funds The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, 817-882-4100, or the CBS/CIDP Foundation, 866-224-3301. Chuck was born in Elbow Lake, Minn., on July 16, 1934. He was a retired Air Force B-52 gunner and radio operator and veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He had shared his life with his wife, Doreen, for the past 54 years. Chuck was a regional liaison for Guillain-Barre and CIDP foundation. He counseled, mentored and helped many people with this debilitating disease. He had been fighting the effects of this disease for the past five years. Chuck was an avid golfer, playing twice a week with a military veterans group. He had been a member and leader of Faith Lutheran Church for the past 32 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Nelson Jacobson; father, James Cary Branch; and sister, Karen Branch Howard. Survivors: Wife, Doreen; son, Jim and wife, Sofia; daughter, Karen; daughter, Dorinda and husband, Richard Lenihan; brother, Jerry and wife, Chris; grandchildren, Megan Patterson, Chad Branch, Jack Lenihan and Casey Lenihan; great-grandson, Aiden Patterson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, their children and families.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Branch

15 Entries

Kathy Oxford

September 1, 2010

To the Branch family
I will remember Mr. Branch as one of the most positive patients I have seen. He always came into the chemotherapy room with a smile for everyone. I so enjoyed our short talks while he waited his turn for treatment. He always had something nice to say. I will miss him!!!

Susan Reed

August 31, 2010

Doreen, Jimmy, Karen and Dorinda, and family,
You all will be forever in my most special memories! Chuck was an incredible human being! You all have been such an intricate part of our family. I know my parents were so proud to be Dorinda's Godparents and they truly loved you both because you were true friends in every essence of the word. I remember Chuch driving us down to Center for Mom's funeral and in spite of the sadness we shared many laughs. I remember when Dad had surgery and you both were there by my side when noone else was...again true friends! I pray you will be comforted in your time of sorrow by remembering he is with our precious Jesus awaiting the day when we all will be together again! I love you from the bottom of my heart and always will! Love,
Susan and Randy Reed

Scott Blackman

Scott & Linda Blackman

August 31, 2010

To Aunt Doreen, Karen, Jim, Dorinda, and families,

I was deeply saddened to hear the news. I loved him, and he will always be my Uncle Chuck. He was a such a great man, and raised a wonderful family. I will miss him more than you know.

Chuck had such a great attitude, and his positive outlook on life rubbed off on me. He made me feel good about myself every time I saw him, and was always supportive in whatever I did. The love, kindness, and genuine caring he had for me and my family will never be forgotten.

When my Dad was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War, I remember telling my Mom that If something ever happened to Dad, I would want Uncle Chuck to take over for him! :-)

I'll never forget all the great times our families had bowling together. I won't make any wagers, but I know for a fact God is watching Chuck & Joe put on a great show at the Heavenly Lanes, with my dear mother Mooneen keeping perfect score!

May the Lord bless you all, and provide strength in abundance. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you.

Be blessed,

Julie

Julie Young Zettel

August 30, 2010

Dear Doreen & Family. I'm so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. My first memory of him was when we were all in Grand Forks, N.D. I was eleven years old and was to baby-sit the kids (who were only a little bit younger than me). Chuck said "Dynamite comes in small packages." To this day whenever I use that phrase I think of Chuck and our first meeting. With deepest sympathy and fondest memories. From Joan & Johnny Young's daughter, Julie.

Lucy/Jim Green

August 28, 2010

Dear Doreen and Family
Our sympathy goes out to you during this time of sorrow. But,may you be in peace also, because you have the confidence that he is with the Lord.
In Him,
Lucy and Jim Green

August 28, 2010

Doreen & family, it has been our honor to have known Chuck for the last few months of his life. He will be deeply missed by Beverly and I. We will always remember him. The two of you have inspired us to have a deeper respect for each other. God bless you all.
Steve Smirnis

August 25, 2010

Doreen and Family - My sincere, heartfelt sympathy. I will cherish the time spent with Chuck, when he and Jerry came to visit Karen. May God grant you the necessary strength during this time of grief. My prayers are with you. Judi Thogersen

August 25, 2010

DOREEN--MY SYMPATHY AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU TODAY--CHUCK WAS A GREAT GUY--HE MADE SO MANY PEOPLE SMILE--I TRULY ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM--MY PRAYERS ARE SENT YOUR WAY--GAIL WINN

August 25, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Branch family. I never had the pleasure of meeting "Chuck" but heard he was a great guy.

Officer (NPO) C.L. Levine #3181
Fort Worth Police Department

Robert Mention

August 24, 2010

Peace be with you Branch family.I will miss Chuck. Doreen, Jim, Sofia, Chad, Megan, Take Care.

August 24, 2010

To The Branch Family- Our prayers and condolences go to you over Chuck's passing. He will be missed. Knowing He is at God's side will provide some comfort . With deep sympathies. The Lenihan Family , Wilton Ct.

Hector Kohn

August 24, 2010

My deepest condolences to you all , you will be in my prayers
Hector Kohn

August 24, 2010

You were a good brother to mom uncle chuck.we love you both very much.we will miss you .Sheila. Byrd. Ft.Pierce.Floirda.

Rebecca Rein

August 24, 2010

I am going to miss you Uncle Chuck. You have always been there. I know you and Mom are together. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Steve and Lorella Miller

August 24, 2010

In loving memory of Chuck and in celebration of his life - his love for people will always be an example for the rest of us. He had the ability to make everyone feel special and cared for. We will miss him greatly. Our prayers are for his family.

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