Charles Magowan

it is a year later and I still miss Charles wit and humor.

We had not been in touch since college (except through Facebook, which doesn't count), but Chas was an extraordinary guy and the universe is a lesser place without him.

Charles was a true original, one of the most fascinating, intellectually vibrant and charismatic individuals I have ever had the privilege to know. Charles (Chaz) and I became close as fellow freshmen at Phillips Exeter in 1977, and later reconnected at college. I often asked him to join me in co-publishing issues of the Yale Daily News and Yale Business Bulletin, just because I know he would make them all the more fun and interesting, which he most certainly did. He was a great and loyal...

I wanted to offer my sincere condolences to the family. Charles - or as I knew him - Chaz - was a bright fixture in helping me navigate my move to SF many years ago. He was also an eternal character while I was at college and at PEA, always popping up as one of those legendary "you know Chaz"? figures.
I last saw him at an event put together by our high school, our classmate posted a nice photo of the three of us together, a little older, but still having a good time.
Of course,...

Charles might appreciate that scientists recently attempted to calculate the average color of the universe. The initial conclusion: turquoise. Later an error was found in their calculation and the revised answer was this: beige. Charles was a bright spot of turquoise in an otherwise beige universe. He now will brighten the afterlife as he brightened the mortal world. Sincere condolences to those who loved him and his remarkable color.

My condolences to the family. Many fond memories of Charles back in Hillsborough and Burlingame.

Joe Snider

Dear Merrill and Cynnie,
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your son, Charles. Please know that both of you and Douglas and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

David Pond

Charles (or Chaz as he was then known to us) was a bright, vibrant and well-loved member of the Phillips Exeter Class of 1981. He is best remembered for his sense of fun and his kindness. We are deeply saddened by his loss and send our collective condolences to his family.
Denise Bricker
President, PEA Class '81