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CHARLES TRUM Obituary

CHARLES ARTHUR TRUM, educator, advertising executive and loving husband, father and brother passed away on February 3rd.Charles was born on August 7, 1949 in Beaumont, Texas, son of Joseph and Carla Scharnberg Trum. He attended local schools in Beaumont and graduated from Lamar University. Charles' childhood was an active and happy one filled with friends, laughter, family life and a love of baseball and fishing.Charles had a long and successful advertising career, forming part of the family business, Trum Advertising. The business eventually brought him from Beaumont to Houston where he has lived for the past 18 years. A second career was in store for him upon his retirement from the advertising world. Fulfilling a life long goal, Charles received his teaching certification in 2003 and has been a fifth grade teacher since. His love of the classroom and his students was great, and he truly made a meaningful contribution that touched and improved the lives of many. Charles taught at two elementary schools, Haude and Krahn.In 1981 he married Mary Laurine Yust of Batson, Texas and began 28 wonderful years of traveling, building a home, enjoying great friends and rearing three adored children. Their daughter Caroline is in law school while son Charlie and daughter Hannah are in college. Charles had deserved pride in each of his children and he considered them indeed his greatest accomplishment.In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by four siblings: Joseph Trum, Sydney Trum Busch, Hildegarde Trum Ballard and Carla Trum Mercado, several nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. His parents predecease him.Charles will be missed by many and remembered for his enjoyment of life and belief in family.A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 7th at 3:00 in the afternoon at Klein Methodist Church, 5920 FM 2920, Spring, Texas.In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family suggests donations in Charles' memory to Friends of the Animals, P.O. Box 5455, Mabank, Texas 75147.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2010.

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Kristin Carpenter

February 7, 2010

Mr. Trum and I started teaching the same year together at Krahn. He was a very sweet and loving man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.

Melissa Zipps

February 7, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. I feel fortunate to have worked with Charles and call him friend, if only for a short time. I pray for God's comfort and peace for those he left behind who miss him dearly. My praise is that Charles is no longer in pain and has received ultimate healing.

Cindy Musemeche

February 6, 2010

My brother, Sam McGovern, and I lost our Dad in 1958, when we were very young. Joe Trum, Charles' Dad, graciously stepped in and took Sam to Father/Son banquets as we were growing up so he wouldn't have to go alone. We've talked about that often and have wondered what became of him. Sounds like he raised a son who was as kind, generous, and loving as he was.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie (Scharnberg) LeFevre

February 6, 2010

My heartfelt condolences to the Trum family.

February 6, 2010

My son, Robert, had Mr. Trum as his fifth grade teacher at Krahn Elementary. Robert always spoke very highly of Mr. Trum, and I was very impressed with his teaching style and with how great an example he was for the male students. We are saddened to hear of his passing. Our deepest sympathy goes to all his family.
Elizabeth Green

Lynette Shepherd

February 6, 2010

My son, Isaiah was in Mr. Trum's current fifth grade class. Isaiah adored Mr. Trum and prayed for him daily. Mr. Trum made a lasting impression on his life, and will always be remembered. We are deeply sadden by your lost and will continue to pray for the Trum Family during this diffficult time.
Isaiah Shepherd & Family

Wesley Callaway

February 6, 2010

I use to work with Charles and his father on the Apartment Association of South East Texas. He and his father were both hard works and surely will be missed. My prayers are for everyone

Lisa and Mike Sailor

February 5, 2010

Mary, Caroline, Charlie, and Hannah,

We are so deeply saddened to hear about the loss of such a good man. To change careers like he did because he knew teaching is where he wanted to be in life left a lasting impression on us. Many times I thought back on that decision and have asked myself "what I am passionate about and what do I want to do with my life". My favorite memory of Charles is how welcomed and at ease we felt in your home. Mary, you and Charles always made us feel like you were truly happy to have us as guests and we were so at home. I will never forget the many great conversations we had over your dining room table. I don't think I ever expressed our gratitude for those evenings. We will be praying for your peace and solace for many days to come. May God wrap His arms around each of you.

Mariana Rafferty

February 5, 2010

Mr.Trum taught my son, Justin, last year at Krahn Elementary. Eventhough he was feared at the beginning of the year, he was dearly loved by the end. Justin has very fond memories of his year with Mr. Trum. Our deepest sympathy for the Trum family.
Justin Rafferty and family

Tom Scharnberg

February 5, 2010

May your time of sorrow be tempered by memories of the times you shared. My thoughts are with you.

Janet Kury -Ham

February 5, 2010

My deepest sympathy is with all of you. Charles was one of the finest people I have known throughout our years at Beaumont High School and Lamar. Sincerely, Janet Kury Ham

Diana Pate

February 5, 2010

My heart goes out to all the wonderful Trums. Love, Diana

Lisa & Brad Bowman

February 5, 2010

Dear Mary, Hannah, Caroline, Charlie and family,

It is with heavy heart that we express our sympathy of your loss. Charles was caring, gracious,and encouraging in all his endeavors. We feel blessed to have claimed Charles as our friend. Our prayers are with you at this time but take comfort in knowing Charles is in the loving presence of our Lord.

Our love, Brad, Lisa, Kyle, Emily and Avery Bowman

Pete and Judy Aswad

February 5, 2010

We will miss Charles and his endearing smile. At least he is out of pain now and enjoying watching his family from above.

Mary Gillogly

February 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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