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Charles Felix Obituary
December 14, 2016
Charles Felix, 87, was an icon in the Bay Area for his creation of the Pelican Inn, at Muir Beach. He based his work on his home in England. He learned art at the RAF just after the war, and held art direction jobs from Canada to Japan. He was a partner in the San Francisco ad agency Burger, Felix & Wood for 20 years, with major clients in Silicon Valley. He is survived by his wife Frances, in Sonoma, and four children in the Bay Area.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Aaron Nicholson
January 19, 2023
Charles was an old friend of My Parents in the 1960s he was a real charactor who reminded me of actor John Astin :-)
Janet Jussel
February 13, 2020
Sitting across from Charles at Burger Felix and Wood
He thought me so much,The drawings of the Pelican
His wonderful sense of humor and twinkle. Happy times
Roger Weed
February 23, 2019
I will always remember Charles. He was a true Gentleman who brought the best of British hospitality to the bay are through his establishing the Pelican Inn. He was also a proud RAF veteran. I remember him having Brigadier Francis Ingall do readings at the Inn.
Roger Weed
July 21, 2017
I remember the wonderful times we had at the Clan Donald dinners at the Pelican Inn after the Marin Highland Games.
Roger Weed
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