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Charles A. "Chuck" McLaran

1933 - 2019

Charles A. "Chuck" McLaran obituary, 1933-2019, Eugene, OR

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

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Fisher Funeral Home - Albany

306 Washington Street SW

Albany, Oregon

Charles McLaran Obituary

Charles A. "Chuck" McLaran

Eugene - July 6, 1933-April 2, 2019

Charles A. "Chuck" McLaran, 85, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019, in Eugene, OR. Chuck is survived by his wife of 63 years, Julia "Kathy" Thomas; daughter Joan Kerfoot of Eugene, OR; son Daniel (Lisa) of Litchfield Park, AZ; along with 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Michael of Salem, OR; his sisters Tena Warhmund of Houston, TX; and Julia Much, of Tucson, AZ.

Chuck was born July 6, 1933 in Dallas, TX to Shelby and Myrtle McLaran. After serving in the Korean War, Chuck graduated from Texas A&M University in 1960 majoring in English. He joined the FBI July 17, 1962, eventually settling in Oceanside, CA where he spent 26 years in the Bureau.

In the winter of 1989, Chuck and Kathy moved to Albany, OR where Chuck served 12 years as the Mayor. Chuck's involvement in the community extended to many organizations during his lifetime. He was an active Rotarian, a member of the Sul Ross Masonic Lodge 1300 in College Station, TX and served as Venerable Master of the San Diego and Imperial Scottish Rite.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 2 pm at the United Presbyterian Church in Albany, OR, where Chuck and Kathy were active members, with Chuck serving as a Deacon and Elder. The family welcomes Chuck's friends to attend a reception at the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In memory of Chuck's passion for community service, the family requests (in lieu of flowers) that you give to a charity of your choice in honor of Chuck's life. Online condolences for the family may be posted at www.fisherfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Statesman Journal on Apr. 9, 2019.
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On behalf of the Texas A&M Class of 1960, I send condolences to Charles' family and friends. May you find comfort from the knowledge of a life well lived, and that Charles is now with his Heavenly Father.
Jerry L. Bradshaw '60
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Jerry Bradshaw

April 11, 2019

I was one of many Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton, California who was fortunate enough to be invited into the McLaran home in Oceanside, California. In 1976-1977, I was young, homesick and impressionable. This family took me in and treated me like family, planting a seed within my heart that later led to my accepting Jesus Christ as my Savior. The McLaran's lived a Christian lifestyle that I missed growing up. Chuck and Kathy expressed patience, love, kindness, hospitality and willingness to talk things out. Like the time Mike backed the family pickup into a small car that we could not see because of the camper shell on the back of the truck. On Thanksgiving Day, the McLaran's delayed their meal to wait on me to get to their home from base. Mr. McLaran is a man who I admired and have tried to emulate. He is truly an American hero!

Jim Liner

April 9, 2019

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Memorial Gathering

United Presbyterian Church fellowship hall

Albany, OR

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

United Presbyterian Church

Albany, OR

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306 Washington Street SW, Albany, OR 97321

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