Charles Robert Shadley Obituary

Charles Robert Shadley
June 14, 1942 ~ July 6, 2007
Seaside – Chuck passed from this earthly plane after a short heroic battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by Carolyn, his sweetie of 11 years, and their two dogs, his mother, three brothers, four children, six grandchildren, and many, many dear friends.
He was well known to the surfing community for his excellent board repairs. He was somewhat of an icon, with his long grey beard and ponytail stuffed into his surf helmet as he sliced through the waves.Having taught yoga in the community for over 20 years, Chuck helped many people to stop, listen, and find the pause between the breath, to stop the turnings of thought, and to move towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their spirituality. His yoga students remember him as taking the seriousness out of yoga, making them laugh and smile while practicing the postures.
Chuck is now speeding through the afterlife, as he loved to speed across the desert on his motorcycle. May he rest in tranquility, like the ocean he immersed himself in. He lived simply and in the moment, which was perhaps his greatest, most important accomplishment.
A sunset paddle-out will be held in Chuck's honor this Saturday, July 14, 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the bottom of Tioga Avenue, Sand City, which was Chuck's home break. For more information please call Sunshine Freestyle Sports at 375-5015.

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Published by Monterey Herald on Jul. 12, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Robert Shadley

11 Entries

Barbara B

July 6, 2023

I still hear Yoga Chuck saying softly "Breathe"..... Thank you.......

Kathy Marseguerra

August 4, 2007

Nick and I knew of you for a very long time, spent little time with you...but it is during our trips to the Raiders games I relish most... you were so easy to know...thank you for keeping me company while I drove the RV to and from with the wild gang in tote...it was your conversation that kept me sane! You are a peaceful soul and you will be missed...I know Max will be waiting to see you! Carolyn I spoke to you at the beach...email me I would love to spend some time with you!
Surfs Up!
Namaste'
Nick and Kathy

Kathy Henderson

July 27, 2007

What I remeber of Chuck is he was tall and had a sweet smile. I was young when I knew him and ! hadn't seen him for probably 30 years. I always saw pictures and there was always talk of Chuck and what he was up to. Chuck is my cousin and I wish peace to his family throughout this time of grieving.
Kathy Henderson St Louis, MO

Mark Shadley

July 18, 2007

Dear Chuck,
From the time I was born, you were my big brother. We shared many great times and happy moments; too many to count. Thank you. I carry you in my heart and my memories. I miss you.

Renae

July 15, 2007

Chuck, I never once saw you without a smile on your face. You always accepted me into your home with kindness and made me feel so at ease.

Thank you to you and Carolyn for bringing kindness into the world.

Brad Smallwood

July 15, 2007

Chuck,
While this seems different writing to you in the Herald, I hope your friends, family, and total strangers can read about what an amazing human you are. Not a day passed working together when we didnt have a great laugh or pass on something cool to one another. I cant even begin to tell you how much the "groms" like Adam, Chris, Otis, myself and others were taught life lessons from you. Not a day will go by without one or two of these lessons, consciously or not, being put into practice by one of us. I can only imagine how cool the paddleout must have been and without a doubt it found you wherever you are surfing these days. Is the water warmer is Heaven??? Take care, brother. You are loved, missed, and only good memories of you is putting a patch in the hole that is in all of our hearts right now.

Karl Shadley

July 14, 2007

I was thinking about you as your buddies circled up in the ocean this evening. I have been delighted to see how you made such a good place for yourself in Seaside and beyond. I love that you were so loved and will be missed. Thanks for being my brother.

Renee Shadley

July 14, 2007

Thank you Chuck for being a wonderful father-in-law, father to your awesome son, and a grandfather to our three beautiful children. You will never be forgoten. We all love you very much! Love Kees, Renee, Zachary, Hannah, and Timmy

celeste

July 14, 2007

Chuck, your kindness, intelligence and humor will continue to walk with me. I will miss you, as will all the others who were touched by your light.
Namaste.

July 13, 2007

I was told wear my board could be repaired ..... when I went to get my board it looked good. I closed my eyes and slid my hand across the deck and said, "I can't feel the repair."
He said, "I love it when that happens."

Months later the same board 'delamed' across the deck rail to rail. "It could be repair but....," and in few words I came to understand the days of surfing my beloved 8' 0" were over. His truthful assessment brought a quick decision, "Chuck, I'm going to buy a new board and make that one a table." He replied instantly in an effortless tone of affirmation, "good decision."

I was gifted with being there for less than a few times. Quality times he brought. Truth is in the transitions.

Barbara Baldock

July 12, 2007

Thank you Chuck for your gift of yoga instruction and inspiration. I still hear you telling me to BREATHE......Rest in peace.

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