Charlene Busbee

1942 - 2011

Charlene E. Busbee passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2011.

Charlene was born in Remsen, IA, February 4, 1942 to Raymond and Eleanor Jasper. She attended High School at Northwestern Academy and later college at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. She continued her studies at Rutgers University and finally Pensacola Jr. College in 1970.

For ten years, she worked and owned businesses in Pensacola until taking jobs that took her around the world. Charlene's career in management took her to Dubai, UAE, Glasgow, Scotland, Anchorage, Alaska, Portland, Oregon and finally back to her home in Pensacola.

Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Busbee. They loved to travel, and spent time on cruises and in Hawaii, Hong Kong, Thailand, Ireland and numerous cities in the US. They were often seen with good friends and traveling companions, Jim and Gayle Rosenblatt.

Charlene is survived by one brother, Merlyn Jasper and sister-in-law Mary Jasper. Nieces and Nephews include, Taryl Jasper, Troy Jasper, Jessica Jasper and Erika Jasper.

Charlene left behind a large family that knew her as their "Nana"; Ron and Jina Busbee, Richard and Ann Agee Busbee and Cherie Busbee Gahlenbeck; grandchildren, Lauren Busbee, Jasmin Busbee, Taylor Busbee, Sara Jane Busbee, Brittany Shea Gahlenbeck, Carter Briley and great-grandchild Gage Gahlenbeck.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Charlene's life will be held 5:30pm Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Rev. Paulette Hogan officiating.

Charlene will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.