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Charles Swope Obituary

Charles M. Swope (Chuck) passed away Friday night, Sept. 24, 2010, with his family and friends around him. Chuck is survived by his wife, soul mate and best friend Pam, his 3 daughters Michele Carlson of Beaverton, OR, Cheryl Swope Bergman of Everett, and Crystal Dawn Geyer. Mother in law Pat Siedschlag. Chuck had 4 grandchildren, Kody, Eddie, Brayden and Lilly, sisters Vickie Swope and Susan Gomes. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brother in law Wes Siedschlag of Crescent City, Diana Barnes of Fairbury NE, Shirley Siedschlag of Deming, Connie Siedschlag of Ferndale. Uncle Arlen Rohl of SC. He had lived in Whatcom County for 24 yrs at the family home. Chuck had worked in the lumber industry for most of his life and was a Deputy Sheriff in Del Norte County of 13 yrs as a second job in which he loved. Chuck was raised in Arcata CA, and graduated from Arcata High. He lived in Crescent City, CA for many years before moving to Whatcom County. Friends and family are welcome to the family home for a potluck barbecue at 1 pm Oct. 9. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Whatcom County Hospice or The American Cancer Society.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Oct. 3, 2010.

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Diana Barnes

October 25, 2010

Pucky im having ahard time! I think of you as a DAD !! Not just my Brother-In-Law. You know how much you are loved by everyone in your life! I miss talking too you on the phone. I miss your little sayings we had you know what i'm talking about LOL !! LOVE AND MISS YOU Diana & D.J.

October 25, 2010

I wish we could have lived closer to Chuck. Even though there was about 7 years difference in our ages we had good times together at the ranch and the cabin. He, Allan, and I went fishing about every time he came to the ranch. Rest in peace and keep my fly rod handy.
Uncle Arlen

Kelly Barsanti (Swope)

October 23, 2010

I wish I could have known that side of the family better. I'm happy to get to know my cousins after so long... I wish you could have had more time. So many similarities between you and my dad Allan (or Lloyd A. as Em n Lil always said it), fishing, outdoors... I hope there's fishin' in Heaven.... Love you and rest in peace. We will all see each other some day.

Kody Armstrong

October 22, 2010

today october 22 is the one month since the passing of the best man i knew. may he rest in peace and be pampered in heaven for the wonderful person he was in life

Kody Armstrong

October 22, 2010

I LOVE YOU GRANDPA/DAD SO MUCH, i miss u and wish you were here in person to guide me and grandma like you did in life. i will allways love my grandpa. its hard to lose your grandpa but it is even harder to lose your grandpa that plays the roles as so many other things to you. but i carry the lessons and attitude that he had through life

Michele (Swope) Carlson

October 16, 2010

Dad,, I remember you pushing me on the swing up at the cabin. How I thought I could fly, feeling the breeze just going past me. The cabin is a favorite memory of mine. It will always be in my heart like you are. I know ur there now just having a blast like u did when u were a kid. I LOVE YOU DAD! RIP!

Ray & Sheila Gassman

October 4, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 4, 2010

Chuck, you have always been an Angel to me. You are at peace with God and you were truly the best brother any one could hope for. We will all see you soon. I Love You. Vickie/Birch Bay, WA

Mandy Robinson

October 4, 2010

Guncle, I know you are watching over us. I miss and love you. I know things will never be the same without you there to tease me and give me a hard time. I know even though we never really talked seriously you cared. I LOVE YOU!

My Sweetie at Log Show

October 3, 2010

My Daddy!!!!!!!!!!!

Michele Carlson

October 3, 2010

Dad,
I love you with all my heart! I miss you so much it hurts! I will also miss our 6pm calls at night and your voice. I will make sure Eddie knows about you. There will always be a piece of my heart gone now that your gone. I love you DADDY! R.I.P and have a HELL of a good time!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Your Daughter, Michele

wayne lanksbury

October 3, 2010

one of the kindest men I have ever met.not knowing chuck for a long time he has forever left a long lasting impression in my heart.he will be dearly missed.

October 3, 2010

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Charles M. Swope (Chuck) passed away Friday night, Sept. 24, 2010, with his family and friends around him. Chuck is survived by his wife, soul mate and best friend Pam, his 3 daughters Michele Carlson of Beaverton, OR, Cheryl Swope Bergman of Everett, and Crystal Dawn Geyer. Mother in law Pat Siedschlag. Chuck had 4 grandchildren, Kody, Eddie, Brayden and Lilly, sisters Vickie Swope and Susan Gomes. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, brother in law Wes Siedschlag of Crescent City, Diana Barnes of Fairbury NE, Shirley Siedschlag of Deming, Connie Siedschlag of Ferndale. Uncle Arlen Rohl of SC. He had lived in Whatcom County for 24 yrs at the family home. Chuck had worked in the lumber industry for most of his life and was a Deputy Sheriff in Del Norte County of 13 yrs as a second job in which he loved. Chuck was raised in Arcata CA, and graduated from Arcata High. He lived in Crescent City, CA for many years before moving to Whatcom County. Friends and family are welcome to the family home for a potluck barbecue at 1 pm Oct. 9. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Whatcom County Hospice or The American Cancer Society .

Published in Bellingham Herald on October 3, 2010

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PD Swope

October 3, 2010

Honey I will Love you forever and ever. You were and are the light of my life.
You PD I LOVE YOU

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