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Charles Houchens Obituary

HOUCHENS, CHARLES Charles W. Houchens, 91, Co-founder/Vice President of King Soopers, Inc., passed away on April 22. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Ruby. He is survived by his children Donna (Roy) Sandberg, C. Duane (Judy), Ronald and James; six grandchildren, a great-grandson; his sister Jesse, and brother James. Memorial service Monday, April 28, 11:30 a.m. at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd. in Littleton. Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital Fund, 4625 W. 50th Ave., Denver, CO 80212.

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Published by Denver Post from Apr. 24 to Apr. 27, 2003.

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Kathy Plattner-Jones

April 24, 2003

On behalf of my Grandmother Jesse, Charles' sister, I know she always loved you, cared about you, and was proud of you.

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