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IRVING, Charles E.,Jr.
Passed on March 25, 2011 at the age of 65. Charlie was born on April 11, 1945, in Sioux City, Iowa to Charles and Katherine Irving. Charlie grew up in Spokane, graduated from Rogers High School in '64 and found a passion for the railroad. He spent 27 years working for the Railroad, riding trains across the state, and sharing laughter and stories with his friends. Some of his favorite activities were attending Bible Study Fellowship International, going to lunch with friends and family, walking the beaches of Edmonds and picking up rocks, spending time with his grandchildren, and going for long drives in the car with Bernis. Charlie was kind, compassionate and always willing to help family and friends. Charlie and Bernis had 37 wonderful years together. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernis, his two sons, Scott and Lincoln and their wives, three brothers and three sisters, three grandchildren, and a great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister, and daughter Aleisha. A time of visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 30th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 31st at 10:00am at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division Spokane, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation or Union Gospel Mission.
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With love, Joanne & Jeff Hill (your WA/OR Travel buddies)
April 11, 2011
Dear Bernie, We are so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I can't say stunned as, you may have heard, we've been dealing w/ a 'Run on Heaven' down here. My God-mother passed a month today and my Dad, an EX-POW-WWII Vet, followed 3 days later. You are not alone and are in our prayers.
Connie Hanley
April 3, 2011
Uncle Chuckie, I miss you terribly already. You and aunt Bernie were a constant in Doug and I's life and I can't thank you enough. All you ever wanted was for us to be happy and you tried so hard to keep our family connected. I could write a novel about you but they won't let me here. Love you forever. Aunt Bernie, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
April 2, 2011
I went to Rogers with Chuck and then worked with him on the railroad for many years. My wife and I saw Chuck and Bernis not too long ago at Northtown and so were surprised to hear of his passing. He was a fine person and will be missed by all who knew him. Our sincere sympathy to Bernis and his family. Bob and Danelle Blangeres
April 1, 2011
It was great to be a neighbor to Chuck, he was a great person to know and we are sure he will be missed by all.
Cliff and Paulette Jewett
Jim Hanley
March 30, 2011
It was so nice to have met someone who had such an impact on my wife's life. You truly were an amazing man with an incredible outlook on life. We will miss you but know we will see you in heaven. God Bless.
Bob McLellan
March 30, 2011
I only met Chuck this last September 2010. He was in my Biblestudy Fellowship class. I really enjoyed his discussion and I know he loved the Lord. He was a kind and compassionate man who cared about others. I will miss him but rejoice that he is now with Christ, his Saviour for eternity. May God bless his family and friends and comfort you all in your grief. Bob McLellan, a freind at Biblestudy fellowship
Lynda Sanborn
March 30, 2011
Chuck,
For all of the happy times we had on all of the drives you included me in, I thank you.
For giving me a wonderful sister in law, I thank you.
For being the strong, caring brother and support beam in the family, I thank you.
Most of all, thank you for showing such strength in life, even when life wasn't kind.
You will be so missed.
Your young - tall sis,
Lynda
March 30, 2011
We met Chuck for a short visit when he came to Vermont with his brother Pat and Pat's wife Corinne. Chuck was the perfect house guest and we will always remember what a great time we had. There was much laughter!
We send our sincere sympathy to his wife Bernis and to his family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. In His name, Don and Bonnie Orr
Cheryl Moore
March 30, 2011
The world has lost a gentle soul with the passing of Charlie. Always ready with a smile and a story, he will be missed by many.
March 30, 2011
Charlie was indeed a very nice man! A very social person who always met you with that big smile, and kind and caring ways. Charlie's love for Bernis and family was obvious to all who knew him. We are deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and father. We will miss him! Jack & Frances Meduna {Spokane Valley, Wa.}
Deborah Prentice-Sievers
March 29, 2011
Charlie was kind, compassionate and always willing to help my parents when ever they needed help. I will miss his visits, his great smile and his laughter. I know he is in heaven with my Dad discussing sports and other issues!!!!!!!
Patrick Irving
March 29, 2011
Chuck was the most giving person I've ever known. He gave of himself to everyone without hesitation.He always tried to keep our family together to the best of his ability.Chuck loved his wife and kids very much He was so proud of their accomplishments.Chuck will be missed by everyone that ever knew him.I know he didn't get to go to Hawaii,Instead he went to Heaven before we did, Amen? Bernis you got the pick of the litter. thanks for all your years with Charlie.
Lisa Griffin
March 29, 2011
Uncle Chuck, I wish I got to see you more often. I love you and enjoyed every time I did get to spend time with you. You will be missed and remembered always.
Zachary Griffin
March 29, 2011
I love you uncle Chuck. I have heard so many good things about you. I wish I could have gotten to know you.
Corinne Irving
March 29, 2011
When I think of Chuck I always see his big smile.He had such a sweetness to him.He was loving, kind, and always forgiving.When he stands before God he will surely hear,"Well done my good and faithful servant. Love forever,see you in heaven.
Kathleen Gray
March 29, 2011
Several months ago I was at Northtown and saw Charles sitting on a bench and we started talking. Charles was waiting for Bernis
John Savitz
March 29, 2011
Charlie was a man of God dearly loved by his family and friends including myself, John E. Savitz and my wife Terri L. Savitz. He will be sorely missed by all. Charlie was a giver and a lover of mankind. He is reigning with Jesus now and for all eternity.
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