Charles Booth Obituary

Charles Booth, 57, of Las Cruces died March 14th of 2011. Charlie, Chuck, Chaz or Flowercan Charlie as he was fondly known was born Dec. 11, 1953. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably. While in the service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the H16 Expert Qualifying Ribbon and had a great love for his country. Charles was an Electronics Technician in the Optics Branch at W.S.M.R. with over 30 years of faithful service. He was a rock and coin collector and loved watching football, especially the Colts. He was always a practical joker with a twinkle in his eyes. He loved blowing stuff up, photography, country music, rock-n-roll music, was a Grill Master and gave the best hugs. Charles was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend who will be loved and sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son Taylor Max Booth of Las Cruces; daughter Leah Jean Parker, husband Robin and pets of Denver, CO; sister Joyce Ann Gerstenberger and her life partner David of Greeley, CO; niece Jocosa Lillian Jean Olsen, her life partner Jeffrey and son Julian of Buena Vista, CO; nephews John A. Gerstenberger, wife Gara and daughter Oriana, Christopher J. Olsen and his family; uncle Larry Booth and aunt Mari. Charley was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Jean Ungles; brothers: Nolan Lynn Booth and John Barry Booth. Memorial Services to celebrate his life will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Getz Funeral Home. The US Army will provide military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the D.A.V. of choice in the name of Charles L. Booth. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home and Getz Family Crematory corner of Solano and Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 526-2419. To sign the local online guest book go to www.GetzCares.com

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Mar. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Booth

12 Entries

MarVenea Rainwater

April 7, 2011

Indeed a generous man with a humble spirit and extremely couteous. He was a dear friend to my son, Paul Allen Rainwater III, and the various times I was with him or visited with him, he was entirely and completely a gentlemen and a patriot. May the many good memories of him give his children comfort into the future and may he rest in peace. MarVenea Rainwater Geary, Oklahoma

Paul Rainwater III

April 7, 2011

BOOM "That wuz a sort fooz"
Charlie and I laughed about that every time I saw him. I'll miss you Buddy.
Paul Rainwater III

Jocosa Olsen

March 29, 2011

Word can't express how much we will miss our sweet Uncle Charlie. The world would be a better place with more men like him. Healing from this loss will take a long time, but we all have Uncle Charlie's strength to help us through. Love to all that are hurting. Thanks to my family without whom I could not have made it. We have made him proud. XOXOXO-The 3 J's

Leah Parker

March 28, 2011

Thank you all for your kind words! I really do appreciate them and hope to hear more stories about my dad's days at work.. He was so humble about what he did that I had no idea that he was so important to W.S.M.R. He will be missed by me as he was my everything and then some... I promise to continue his work ethic.. I love and miss him so much! Thank you all!

Love, The Daugther

Leah Parker

March 28, 2011

Thank you all for your kind words! I will miss my dad terribly as he was my everything and then some.. Still can't believe that he is gone.. I enjoy hearing stories about his days at work as he was such a humble man that I never really knew what he was up to, so, please share them with me if you can... I am so proud to call him my father and hope to carry on his work ethic.. Love you so much, dad and always will! Love, The Daughter

Robert McKinley

March 24, 2011

My condolences to all of the Charlie Booth family. I could always count on Charlie to be at the Test Site early and stay as long as needed.He had a awesome work ethic. Charlie will be missed.

March 24, 2011

You are an "AMERICAN HERO" and an insperation to all who really knew you !!! Keep us straight!! THANK YOU FOR THE HELP. JOHN B PHILLIPS III

March 24, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Patti, WSMR

Pete Parra

March 24, 2011

Charlie, you've left a great void to fill in Optics and your going to be remember as long as I work here. Stopping by the MCC for a coffee and seeing what you were up to was always on the schedule. Rest in peace my friend.

March 23, 2011

We made a bet in high school who would live longer. I won, but does he even know he put up a great second place?
See ya Charlie in the great beyond@@
GTJ

Rachael Gonzalez

March 23, 2011

To Charlies children, I have known Charlie since we were in high school... he and my brother were friends and that is how I met him. He owned a vw bug and took me out to show me how to drive a standard. We remained friends throughout our adult years but had lost contact over the last few years. He was a great friend and I will miss seeing his wonderful smile! My condolences to both of you and to your entire family.

howdy wright

March 23, 2011

only knew you 24yrs but we sure did have fun at smr. i worked commo, but tried to get over to your office every chance i got. we told jokes and had a lot of fun, kids so sorry to hear about your dad. i never knew you. the hurt will go away and afterwods smiles of rememberances of him.

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