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Charles Vandewater Obituary

CHARLES VANDEWATER died on Dec. 14, 2006, after an extended battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born Nov. 9, 1924, in Pine Bluff, AR., he grew up in Shreveport, LA. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Charles was employed by United Gas Pipeline from 1942 to 1986, where he became Director of Engineering. In 1975 the company moved to Houston, TX., where he lived the rest of his life. He was a dedicated husband, father, and church member. He served and supported his church homes tirelessly as usher, Deacon, and offering special assistance to many church members in need. His life embodied all of the virtues we have come to associate with the Greatest Generation. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; daughter, Debbie; son, Mike and wife Jeri; grandchildren, Jason Culliton, Ashley Huckaby, Alan Vandewater; and great-grandchild, Noah Huckaby. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at Rosewood Funeral Home, 2602 Old Humble Rd., Humble, TX. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 15, 2006.

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Bonnie Woodberry

December 31, 2006

Gladys and Family... may God give you peace and strength at this difficult time. Charlie was a wonderful, kind man that we came to know from our years at E.T. My mom and dad, Bernie and Vivian Pope, loved you both dearly.

Marilyn Andries Hawthorne

December 16, 2006

Dear Vandewater Family, Mr. Vandewater was my very first boss when I was working at United Gas for the summer. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Buddy, Pat & "Astro" Costa

December 15, 2006

We have wonderful memories of Charlie, such a kind, sweet man. We will miss him, but our memories will live on. "Astro" will miss him, too.

Larry Turpin

December 15, 2006

Since 1977 when Charlie hired me at United Gas, I have used the advice and many words of wisdom that I learned from him during my employment. May God bless you and your family in this time of need.

Gary and Debbie Crabtree

December 15, 2006

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

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