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Scott Corris
March 16, 2007
To the King family,
I was saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. I remember him as a man who consistantly helped people better their lives through his generosity. His warm smile and welcoming demeanor will be missed. My family keeps you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Stowe
March 8, 2007
Dear Marilyn and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. Chuck was one of the most important influences in my automotive career. Working as a DM in Boston in the exciting Datsun days - Datsun was #1 in 1975 under Chuck's leadership! Chuck then approved me to become a dealer in a little college town in Upstate New York, Oneonta. What a ride! He always took time to call and ask "How's business, Paul?" He took time to include us for dinner at his table at all those wonderful company functions. He allowed us the pleasure of your friendship on so many exciting trips to everywehre on the face of this earth.I will miss Chuck very much, but I will forever smile at all the wonderful memories. He was the ultimate "car guy". He was the real deal. The industry has lost one of those few men who truly made a difference.He will be forever remembered by all those who were fortunate to have known him.
Ed Hicks
March 3, 2007
Chuck was blessed with a Loving Family.Great Leadership Ability,
along with the Highest Character and Integrity. During the 35 years as a Datsun/Nissan Dealer.I could always call Chuck for direction during the tough times.
He will NEVER be forgotten.
Blesings to the entire King Family
Ed Hicks
Guinn and Jody James
March 2, 2007
Marilyn what a nice guest book this is. Chuck would be so appreciative of all the wonderful comments and condolences expressed by all his many friends and family.
We will always remember him going to the ice-cream parlor with us in Grants Pass the week-end the two of you came up for one of our high school class reunions. That was the first time we got to meet him, and we were both so impressed with your Chuck. It is so nice to read here how much he was liked by so very many people. We knew our impression of him was correct---especially after getting to have lunch with the two of you a few years ago in Palm Desert.
We just know the wonderful memories that you and your family have of him will comfort you all the rest of your lives. God bless all of you. With love, Guinn & Jo
Patti and George Ousley
March 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn and her family.
Dan Proud
March 2, 2007
So many great memories of time spent with you and Aunt Marilyn, Trent and Toni. The jokes, the secret handshakes bring a smile to my face. You were a great uncle and Melinda and I will miss you!
Tee it up and watch the dogleg on the first hole up there.
Love, Dan.......
Kay Miller
March 1, 2007
Dear Marilyn and family,
It didn't take long for our friendship to develop when Chuck joined Ironwood C.C. He would often invite me to golf with him so my rounds of golf played went quickly up. And when you're on the golf course with Chuck you never had to worry about going hungry...he always had snacks. My favorite was the Asian Pear so every once in a while even if I wasn't golfing with him he would bring me one to the golf shop. He was also good about bringing me a Strawberry Waffle from the Sunday Brunch. However, my favorite memory with Chuck was my golf trip to Lake Almanor. A place he loved and always talked about. It is nice to have these memories of Chuck plus so many others. He shared and he cared. Heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Kazutoshi Hagiwara
February 27, 2007
I was greatly shocked to learn of the recent passing of Chuck King.
Chuck and I long worked at Nissan USA and I admired him so much.
He made my life in the States easier and happier,for which I am thankful. I wish to express my deepest sorrow and sympathy.
Claudia Maertin Locke
February 27, 2007
Dearest Mrs. King, Trent and my precious Toni;
Mr. King is part of wonderful memories for me during jr. high when I met Toni. Sleepovers at your home (and your dog Kelly making me sneeze!), trips to Palm Springs, running into you in Catalina! Every time Toni was driven to my house, Mrs. King came in a new Nissan....never the same car twice! I witnessed such love between the two of you, it really made an impression on me to this day. Mr. King was the ultimate gentleman...I was always in awe of him. I never saw him more proud than the night he walked Toni down the aisle to marry Mark....(but I'm sure time with his grandkids did top that!)
As you venture through this chapter in your life, I pray for God's loving arms wrapped around all of you. Mr. King left an incredible legacy... God Bless you all.
Warmly, Claudia
Althea and Dick Hurley
February 27, 2007
Dear Marilyn and family,
We thought the service at Loma Vista was just what Chuck would have wanted - thoughtful, simple and meaningful.
Dick is very pleased that he had a chance to visit with Chuck a short time before he died.
Chuck was a special friend and we will miss him.
We will stay in touch -
Love from Althea and Dick
Phyllis Bolinger-Munn
February 26, 2007
Dear King Family,
So sorry to hear the sad news about your loss. My heart and sincere condolences go out to all of you. I feel I was fortunate to have seen Chuck at the Pow Wow a couple of years ago. That was a fun occasion to renew an old acquaintance. We were neighbors of the King Family in "Fuller Park" many years ago. You will be in my prayers.
Steuart Martens
February 25, 2007
I have many fond memories of Chuck from my years as a Nissan Dealer in Washington, DC. I count him among my mentors and friends. He will be missed.
Steuart Martens
Connie Van Horn
February 24, 2007
Chuck's high school friends will miss him this year at the all-alumni luncheon.
I have placed his obituary on the Fullerton Union High School All-Alumni blog.
Connie Stafford Van Horn FUHS '53
Trish Gardner Moore
February 23, 2007
Dear Marilyn, Trent and Toni:
It was with a heavy heart that I read of Chuck's passing. He was a wonderful man with a dynamic personality. I truly enjoyed working for him at Datsun so many years ago.
Kevin Olsen
February 23, 2007
There`s no words to espress what my Uncle CHUCK & AUNT MARILYN DID FOR ME.
I WILL MISS HIM.
KEVIN
deb and Mile Soda
February 23, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn, Trent and Toni and their families.
From the Soda Family Melbourne Australia.
Gary Newman
February 23, 2007
To The King Family, I was SO fond of Chuck. He was always a Bright spot in my day. We had so much fun telling jokes and talking about CARS! When I moved away I found myself thinking of him many times.It is always best to remember someone when they were at their best. I know because I just lost my Mom in December at 97. I will miss him. Chuck, keep telling joke up there!!
Yutaka Katayama
February 23, 2007
Please accept my sincere condolences to the bereaved. I will never forget Charles's contribution to the success of Datsun during the 1970s. He played an important role in making us reach the summit among the imported cars. His devotion and friendship to all will be long remembered.
Bess and Marshall Chatfield
February 23, 2007
Marilyn--Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Chuck was a gentle-man who was loved and respected by so many people. We will miss him.
Norm & Karen Reed
February 23, 2007
Chuck will be missed most at the driving range. He always had a new joke and always knew how your college teame was doing.
Corrina Camou
February 23, 2007
King Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. He was great person to work with at Nissan. He will always be remembered.
Corrina Diana Camou
Jackie Murray
February 23, 2007
To Marilyn and family; Chuck was such a really great guy! His jokes and stories were the highlights of many days on the driving range. He will be missed so much by all his friends here at Ironwood.
Doug Joyce
February 22, 2007
Marilyn, As I look over the Road of Life I've traveled I have few regrets and can Thank Chuck for many of the good years I had at Nissan. I know you and your family are filled with your own Special Memories! Godspeed!!
Pat & Larry Abbott
February 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn and her family. Larry will miss his golf buddy! We will both miss a very nice, friendly, great gentleman. God bless the famiy.
Jan Giller
February 22, 2007
our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
With love and prayers from our heart to yours
Mel and Jan Giller
Robert Rodgers
February 22, 2007
Marilyn, I know you don't remember me, I think we probably met briefly once or twice, but there is no end to the words of respect I had for Chuck. I was a lowly DSM when we both joined Nissan in 1972, but he made me and people like me feel that we were on his level within Nissan.
When I left in 1985 to become part of the start up crew at Hyundai, He came down to my office and said Bob, you were here when I came, I was here when you left to become a "Datsun" dealer, I was here when you returned, but I don't think I will be here when you return again. He wished me well. I saw him once more, briefly in Hawai, in the gift shop at a hotel where we were both staying. He was getting a card for your anniversary.
How bless'd I was to have worked with such a leader, role model and "class guy".
Robert R (Bob) Rodgers
Walt Koenig
February 22, 2007
Marilyn, I will always remember Chuck as being not only our leader at Nissan but also that he became a good friend. I will never foget the great memories we all had on our Nissan trips to Europe & how personable he was with all of us. I will always remember him as a friend.
Steve and Gloria Ross
February 22, 2007
Our heartfelt condolences to Marilyn and the family. We will miss him, his friendly smile, his warmth, his humor and his warm hugs.
Masataka Usami
February 22, 2007
Marilyn - I miss Chuck so much. I had many good years with him at Nissan USA. He was a wonderful person. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Linda Sanders
February 22, 2007
I met Chuck and Marilyn in the early 1970's as neighbors. Toni babysat for my daughter and we found the whole family charming. Sunshine Cafe will miss Chuck. My regards to all of you,
Bob & Avis Thomas
February 22, 2007
Marilyn - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Chuck was a great man, and I was honored to learn much from him while at Nissan. He was always the epitome of class, and he will be missed by all.
Gina and Mia Mazza
February 22, 2007
Marilyn and family – with all of our hearts we are sending you love and wishing you strength during this time. We will always remember our “Uncle Chuck” as a charming, fun, supportive, generous, loving man. We, and our beloved dad Vince, are so grateful for his life and his unwavering friendship. We find solace in knowing that our dad is back together with his good buddy now…surely playing a round of golf somewhere and laughing about old times.
Phil and Maggie Goodenough
February 22, 2007
We have had many years of shared memories and dear friendship with Chuck and Marilyn. So, dear Chuck, you will always remain in our hearts
Aloha nui loa...Phil and Maggie
Barbara and Fred Miller
February 22, 2007
We have so many fond memories of the many things we did during Chuck's time with Nissan, and the limited things we did after his reirement. He was a man of great integrity and compassion.
Our best wishes to Marilyn and the family.
Joanne Goodin
February 22, 2007
I have many wonderful childhood memories of summers spent with Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Chuck. He was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.
Within our hearts,
The ones we love
Are never really gone.
In spirit and in memory
Their legacy lives on.
- Author Unknown -
G L "Don" Long
February 22, 2007
I will forever miss my good friend Chuck. To Marilyn and her family, may God give you strength and peace.
Dale & Bob Scott
February 22, 2007
Marilyn,
Our prayers are with you.Chuck was a great person, co worker and friend.
Fred van Renesse
February 22, 2007
My condolensces to the family.
Chuck was a great guy who always seemed to have great attitude towards life.
Tom Emmett
February 22, 2007
Our industry has seen some dynamic individuals throughout the years. Some come, shine quickly and then disappear, while others come along and shine like no other. Such is the case of former Nissan Senior VP, C. P. “Chuck” King who sadly, passed away this week.
Chuck guided Nissan through the early “Datsun” days and helped establish a nationwide powerhouse of a dealer network. “We Are Driven” , “Buy a Datsun, plant a Tree” the establishment of NMAC, and Nissan Motor Manufacturing in America…and yes; that which most of us dreaded at the time…the name change from our venerable Datsun to Nissan all came about during Chuck’s reign. He told me that the folks in Japan told him; “You can like the new name or you can hate it…but it’s done”. During the new car show in New York in 1981...Chuck spoke from a rotating podium and officially announced the name change. He said at the time that it was appropriately uncomfortable spinning in circles while telling his dealer body of the impending change. However, as usual he handled it with class and a steady hand and made it as painless as could be. Few today remember the days of Voluntary Restraints, Domestic Content Legislation, full-recourse, no factory holdback and the painfully short inventory allocations…but all Nissan/Infinity dealers owe a great deal to pioneers like Chuck King.
As times go on it is easy to forget those who came before and carved the paths we travel upon today. Old problems fade away as we wake to deal with new ones. Next time though, when you walk into a Nissan or Infinity showroom, listen for the echoes of old friends and leaders who came before. When you do, one of those voices will be Chuck King‘s.
Farewell good friend, farewell.
Tom Emmett
Kevin O'Connell
February 22, 2007
May God Bless Chuck
Kevin and Sandra O'Connell
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