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Charles Gunning Obituary

September 29, 2013 Charles Edward "Ed" Gunning went home to be with our Lord on September 29, 2013. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. A funeral Mass celebrating Ed's life will be held at St Mary Presentation Catholic Church in Deer Park, WA on October 14, 2013. Ed was born in Wendell, Idaho to Roy and Sophia Gunning. He graduated from Wendell High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He is survived by the love of his life for over 63 years; Ann Gunning; and 6 children: Chuck (Molly) Gunning, Louise (Wiley) Godby, Rose (Shelley) Hays, Tom (Colleen) Gunning, Karen (Larry) McNeese and Kevin (Pamela) Gunning, and sisters Mary Lois Frith, Lucille Schlett, and Margaret Mullen. His 14 grandchildren are: Mo Gunning (Chris Croxton), Chaz (Brit) Gunning, Sarah (Andrew) Sawatzki, Rebecca (John) Berger, Ben Hays; Katie, Patrick, Tim, Alex, and Brandon Gunning, Bobbi (Doug) DeWitt, Tracy Godby, Dave McNeese, and Shera Kiess. He has 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, and brothers Robert and Jim. Ed was hard working in both the farming and real estate businesses. He enjoyed woodworking, mowing their beautiful lawn and being with his best friend and wife. Ed had a great sense of humor that he passed on to his children. Ed and Ann's marriage has been an excellent example of unconditional love for his children and grandchildren. Ed was kind, generous, and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Published by Spokesman-Review on Oct. 11, 2013.
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The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Charles E. Gunning for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.

October 11, 2013

We enjoyed our many visits. We will always remember the breakfasts we had together when Ed & Ann visited Boise. We are so thankful we had a nice visit with Ed & Ann in September 2012 We know you are at a better place. We will always remember you. Cousin Rich & Marilyn

marilyn & Rich Gunning

October 11, 2013

Ed was my favorite uncle and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with Aunt Ann and family. Once when visiting the farm in Idaho (50 years ago!), my cousins and I were riding with him in the back of some farm machine. Hay was blowing all over us, and another California cousin said, "Here comes another onslaught!" Uncle Ed said with a smile, "Oh, I thought it was hay." Makes me smile to this day. He will will remain in my heart and his sister Margaret's heart. She wishes she could be there but health won't permit it.

Joan Willard

October 11, 2013

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