Charles Mabie Obituary

Charles Kent Mabie

Dec. 21, 1933 - Nov. 29, 2010

Resident of Newark

"Chuck" journeyed off to the Golden Hills peacefully on the morning of November 29, 2010 surrounded by his family after a brave battle with chronic health issues.

Born in San Mateo to the late Dorothy and Carl Mabie, he spent his childhood in Redwood City, where he developed a love for nature, science, history, and outdoor activity. Upon graduation from San Jose State University, he served as a medic in the US Army, 10th Infantry Division, in Bamberg, Germany, where he met and married the love of his life, Anneliese. After his discharge, they returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he taught science for 35 years at Borel Middle School in San Mateo and Bowditch Middle School in Foster City.

Chuck had numerous and diverse interests during his lifetime, which he shared with his children, grandchildren, students, and friends. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing, oil painting, research history, camping, and historical armaments. Chuck liked to gather with his fellow school retirees for luncheons, and was also an active participant in both E. Clampus Vitus, Yerba Buena 1, and the Alfred Pleasonton Camp 24, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was a devoted husband, father, mentor, and friend, and was unapologetic about his patriotism and belief in duty to family and country.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Anneliese; daughter, Doris (Ed) Gonzalez; son, Charlie (Kathy), and five grandsons, Nick, Alex, Ben, Joe, and Mark. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Mabie, and sister, Susan Ransford. He will be dearly missed by all whom he touched, especially his family.

His family would like to extend special thanks to all the staff of Kaiser Fremont for their ongoing care for Chuck during his long battle.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. A reception and time for remembrance will follow. Contributions can be made, in lieu of flowers, to Prince of Peace School's Outdoor Education Program, at the aforementioned address.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Mabie

9 Entries

Julie (Mabie) Marcellus

January 10, 2011

As the "baby" cousin of the family, I always looked up to Big Charlie! I always enjoyed visits with Charles and Anneliese, especially in the later years when our dads (brothers) would get together and share family memories. No matter how he felt, he was always loving, kind and had great stories to tell. I will miss you Big Charlie.. but I think that you passed that awesome personality and love for life to your children!! God bless you Anneliese, cousin Dorie and "little" Charlie.. Hope to see you when I get down your way. Love always, Julie (Mabie) Marcellus

Michael & Gail Pittner

December 13, 2010

Anneliese,
we enjoyed the get-togethers with you and Chuck. We also fondly remember the stories he shared dealing with his various memorabilia, especially the German items. He was ALWAYS cheerful; he enjoyed life; he never had a cross word. He was a true inspiration to us all. He is with Our Lord! Prayers and love go out to you and your family.

Barbara Slaymaker

December 10, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Mabie's passing. He was my patient at Kaiser and I always enjoyed visiting with him. He was a very nice, pleasant man and he will be missed.

John Maunder

December 9, 2010

I was also sorry to hear of his passing. Both he and his father, Carl, were kind and enjoyable gentlemen. Our shared mutual interests will be diminished by their moving on. Best to the family and God bless you all.

Scott Rhoades

December 8, 2010

I was very sorry to hear about Mr. Mabie's passing. I'll always remember his sense of humor. He was a nice man. My best to Anneliese, Doris, and Charlie.

Newton -|-

December 8, 2010

To the Mabie family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. I want to thank him for serving his country to help keep us SAFE AND FREE, he is a HERO to many. May he R.I.P :)

Theresa Gonzalez

December 7, 2010

Dear Anneliese:
We will always remember, Chuck the man who is the other grandfather of our grandsons Nick, Al and Joe. We have fond memories of the good times we shared. A few that come to mind: Ed and Doris' wedding, Charley and Kathy's wedding, picnics at Shadow cliffs with grandpa Carl and grandpa G, long conversations while walking around the lake, breaking bread and the those drinks drinks we shared. We will miss him very much.
Love,
Frank and Theresa

Rob & Jessica Walton

December 7, 2010

We're very sad to hear about Chuck's passing and will miss him. Our thoughts are with Anneliese and the family.

December 7, 2010

Charlie and Kathy
Keeping you in our thoughts during this time. We hope that all of your memories will comfort you and bring you strength.

Sincerely
Tess and Joe Lopez

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