Charles E. Owens

1924 - 2007

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1924

DIED

2007

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Charles Owens Obituary

Dr. Charles Owens passed away on the morning of March 2, 2007, in Bakersfield, CA, after struggling with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a form of Parkinson's, for several years. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen Owens; his brother, Rodney Owens; and sister, June Owens Knight. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine Owens; and their three children, John Owens, Nancy and her husband, Kevin McDermott, and Robert Owens, MD and his wife, Jasmine Moini, MD. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Paul Sabovich and his wife, Angela, Lisa Sabovich, Nathan Owens, Rachelle Owens, Nicole Owens, Laura McDermott, Diana McDermott, Catherine Owens, Charles Owens; and great-granddaughter, Alysa Sabovich. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie and husband, Robert Hewitt. After being born in Long Beach, he lived in Taft and Bakersfield. He graduated from Kern County Union High School. He served his country in the Army Air Force for 4 years during World War II before earning his college degree from UCLA. He completed his medical degree from USC. Dr. Owens began his medical practice in Bakersfield in 1954. He was a gifted surgeon who helped many people through his talents. He had a special relationship not only with his patients but with the staff he worked with at the different hospitals due to his kind and caring manner. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He served as Chief of Staff at Mercy Hospital. He received the Distinguished Service Award from Memorial Hospital. Charles especially enjoyed hiking, and backpacking in the Sierra Nevadas. His love for the outdoors took him on many fly fishing trips to Montana. Charles was also an active tennis player and participated with the Nooners at the Bakersfield Racquet Club and Cambria Racquet Club. He was also an avid gardener, known for his beautiful irises and tulips. Services will be held in Bakersfield, at First United Methodist Church, 4600 Stockdale Hwy., at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 11th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Institute for the study of PSP or to a favorite charity. Charles E. Owens, M.D. Mar. 19, 1924 - Mar. 2, 2007

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Published by Bakersfield Californian from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Owens

10 Entries

John Sabovich

March 10, 2007

Dear Cathy, John, Nancy & Bob

I was so glad I was able to see Chuck at Allysa's first birthday party. I especially liked insisting on getting him some ice cream to be added to a slice of apple pie and the pleasure it brought him.

We shared many great and forever memorable times together; backpacking in the Sierras, fishing on the upper Kern, camping at Needle Rock Creek, tennis partners at the Racquet Club, playing hearts in front of the fireplace and countless dinners together, but most importantly was his heart of gold. Such good memories and adding so much to my life. He was and continues to be a model of a genuinely good man. Thank you.

Chuck has been missed and I will always continue to cherish the time and relationship. I send my deepest sympathies, as well as those from my Mother and Grandchildren

Sincerely,

John

John Snook

March 7, 2007

Dear Cathy, John, Nancy and Robert and families -

I am very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing but am sure he is receiving his reward. He was a wonderful man and a gentle spirit.

Cathy - You and Chuck were among my mother's most special friends and she always spoke so very fondly of you.

All of the Pennsylvania Snooks extend our sympathy and wish you all the best.

John, Maureen, John-Paul, Walter, Alice and Christina Snook

Rev. Randy Gallemore

March 6, 2007

John, Nancy, & Robert
I was saddened to read of the passing of your father. May God be with your families providing strength and hope to all.

Sharon Edwards

March 6, 2007

Dr. Owens had the most wonderful bedside manner of any Doctor I've ever met.He was Very, very kind and encouraging. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing, but I know he'll be treated well in Heaven.

Clifford Hicks

March 6, 2007

Chuck Owens was one of the nicest guys I ever had the good fortune to know. I was in his graduating class at KCUHS in 1942. At the reunions throughout the years, he was continually jovial and sincere.
We offer our condolences to all of you in Chuck's family.
Cliff and Marie Hicks

Terra Ballard

March 6, 2007

The whole Owens Family,

You are all in my prayers,and we know that he is in a much better place that is muched deserved. In the time I worked for chuck I grew so close to him, cathy and the rest of the family. You all made me feel like family and I thank you for that. Chuck means a great deal to me and it was not just a job to me it was me taking care of someone I loved deeply. He had such a successful life and I can only hope to have the kind of happiness and succsess he had, just being able to be a part of his life is a great privilage to me, he taught me so many things, things I will take with me through out my life. I love you all.

Belinda Garza

March 6, 2007

Thank you, Dr. Owens! I know that you are enjoying your Graet Reward! You healed me of unbearable pain and I am eternally greatful! Your hands were truly gifted and God blessed my life with your gift.

Nancy Wagner

March 6, 2007

Keeping the Owens family in my prayers. He was a great Doctor. A classmate of mine just passed with the same disease.
Nancy Wagner

Marc Sandall

March 6, 2007

To the Owens family,
I may not have known Charles but we all knew his deeds. He was a WWII hero. He unselfishly served this great republic and would have laid down his life for ours, I know he would. If this is the same John Owens that I knew as a boy, I'm sorry John for your loss and even though we have lost another hero, God has gained a protector...May God bless all of you in this time of need...

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