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Charles Aeby Obituary
Dr. Charles Allen Aeby died Feb. 22, 2017.
Chuck was born on October 23, 1939 to Audrey (Bud) Learn Aeby and Stella Emily Wickiser in Santa Fe, NM. He was graduated from Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, NM, and completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
He married Marjorie Ann Roberts on June 21, 1962 in Los Alamos, NM. They have two daughters, Katherine Marie Aeby and Cynthia Elaine (Aeby) Freeman. Chuck continued his education at UNM and completed a Master of Science in Physics and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering. He was employed at Kirtland Air Force Base for the better part of 35 years, moving up through the civilian ranks to eventually equal the level of a Colonel. In March 1998, Chuck was presented the Peter H. Haas Award for his technical leadership and management of space systems' survivability.
His contributions and loves included: coaching his daughters' soccer teams; being an elder/deacon in his churches; participating in and setting up Stephen Ministries; volunteering as a Chaplain in the local hospital; camping, hiking, snowshoeing and gardening; golf; travel; singing; and percussion.
He had a deep, abiding faith in his Lord and his hope in life was that everyone he knew and loved would also. He loved his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Margie (1/7/1991), his sister (Audrey (Ann) Ingram 6/6/1995) and his parents. After Margie died, Chuck married Margaret Ann Suber. She preceded him in death (1998).
On August 3, 2002 he married Claudia Estelle Taylor. They moved to Cornville, AZ to build a new home and live within a golf community. They have lived there for 6 1/2 years.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 14 1/2 years Claudia Estelle Taylor Aeby, his daughters, Katherine Aeby (Durango, CO) and Cynthia Freeman ((John) Darryl of Austin, TX); his step daughter Genelle Rudd (Michael of Amherst, MA) and step son Jamie Gordon (Stacey of Ellensburg, WA) and their children; niece Lisa Lewis (Jeff of Ft. Worth, TX); previous step children (Maggie); and an extended family of great aunts, cousins and life long friends.
There will be a service commemorating Chuck's life in Albuquerque at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church. on April 22, 2017 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to FCS Formation Counseling Services; Sycamore DLD School; or the UNM Foundation School of Engineering in Albuquerque, NM.
Condolences can be left at legacy.com.
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Marion Schneider
November 4, 2024
Chuck Aeby was my deputy in the Nuclear Technology Offices Space Division. We accpmplished many Space achievements together. He was an expert in Survivability programs both for Air Force and th Strategic Defense Initiative Progam Lt Col. Marion Schneider
S. Hill
April 20, 2017
My condolences for your loss. We know this is a difficult time, and words cannot truly express how you feel, but please take comfort in what is said in Psalms 145:19. It tells us, that God hear your cries for help, and He will save you.
April 13, 2017
My Sincere Condolences To The Family.
April 12, 2017
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76
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Myka
April 10, 2017
My sympathy to the Aeby family. May the wonderful memories of Charles sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. (John 6:40)
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