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Charles Bimba Obituary

Charles W. Bimba of Sun City, AZ, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Born in Chicago in 1915, Charlie the son of Lithuanian immigrants Charles Bimba and Barbara Stukus was predeceased by his wife Alfreda in 2005. Charles and Alfreda moved to Sun City when Charlie retired in 1975. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Charles founded Bimba Manufacturing Co. in 1957. Bimba Manufacturing became one of the leading manufacturers of air operated actuators and his innovation, The Original Bimba air cylinder, remains a worldwide industry standard today. A gifted mechanical engineer and metallurgist, Mr. Bimba received numerous awards including a Distinguished Alumni award from the University of Illinois and the Department of Mechanical Engineering as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Fluid Power Association. Survivors include 4 children, Charles Bimba, Jr., Mary Kay Bimba, Susan Bimba and Margaret Cassara, a sister Helen Bouxsein, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Sunshine Service, 9980 Santa Fe Drive, Sun City, AZ, 85351. Arrangements entrusted to Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351. Visit this person's Guest Book at www.yourwestvalley.com

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Published by Daily News-Sun on Dec. 3, 2009.

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Dave Bigos

December 13, 2009

Charlie was truly one of the good guys. I always enjoyed our conversations. He had so much wisdom and experience that he shared with me . But the best thing he shared was his friendship. He will be missed but now he is with his best friend Alfreda.
Dave Bigos

Dawn Carmack

December 3, 2009

I started working for "Mr. B." in 2003 cleaning his house. I still have pictures he took of me and of RoseMarie and I several years ago. After his beloved Alfreda passed he insisted the house didn't get dirty any more since he was the only one there so when I would show up to clean he would always ask me why I was there, "the house isn't dirty", but once I was there for a little bit he would tell me what a great job I did. I'm going to miss hearing that.
My deepest sympathies to all of his family
God Bless you "Mr. B"
Dawn Carmack

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