Charles W. LaRue

Dear Claire:

I met Charlie and started playing trombone with him in several trombone choirs (including bones west ) in the 1980s. You were such an inspiration to me as you used to attend all of his rehearsals and sat out there listening by yourself. I hoped to find a woman of your beauty some day. To my surprise, I found her in my wife Jean. It was a pleasant surprise when you and Charlie came to EV Free Church in Fullerton where we continued to play together as well as worship. The...

Charlie will be sorely missed, as a musician mentor and friend. I was blessed to have known him and performed with him. Just as I believe in Heaven, I believe that Charlie and my father are in playing Heaven's 1 O'clock lab band. God Bless you Charlie !

I knew Charlie as a member of "Bones WEST". What a great player he was! his personal kindnesses to me will always be remembered. God's blessing on you and your family.

Dear Penny and Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Charles La Rue...his musical talent was enjoyed by many over the years.

Dear Claire,
I was a fellow ombudsman with Charles and was fortunate that he was able to acquaint me with the program. I was blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Claire:
Charles touched our lives in a positive fashion and we were fortunate to have known him. The world is a better place as a result of his life. Of course, his music lives on and will continue to bring pleasure to others in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Claire,
I know that Charles is making beautiful music in a peaceful place. I am blessed for having known him.