CHARLES T. NEWTON

NEWTON, CHARLES T. Sept. 1, 1917 to Sept. 30, 2010 Charles Newton died at home in Del Mar, his wife and partner of 67 years, Dorothy by his side. He was predeceased by two sons, Terence and Stanley. He is survived by daughter-in-law Mary Sullivan, sons Tom (wife Julie) and John (wife Kate), five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Charles and Dorothy met on the steps of Glendale Methodist Church while in high school. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Journalism, served in World War II, then returned to Glendale to start their family. Chuck was in the communications business all his life: advertising, public relations, promotion, art direction, consulting. In retirement, his advice and opinions were sought by candidates and campaigns, friends and neighbors. He served on city boards, commissions, and the County Water Authority. He saved rain water. He supported community theater and he read everything. He was a native son who knew California roadways like no one else, always looking for a good creek to fish. He simply loved to work in his yard. He made his own adobe bricks. He knew how to set type and to send email to a grandchild. He had an eye for aesthetics and color. He made for Dorothy, a cup, a banner, a painting, a poem each year on their anniversary. He listened with intensity. And he had a booming laugh like none other. Services will be private.