Charles Webber

1929 - 2017

Charles Webber November 18, 1929 - May 2, 2017 Rancho Mirage - Charles, (Chuck) Webber passed away suddenly at Eisenhower Medical Center on May 2, 2017. He was born November 18, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Samuel and Frances Webber (Friedland). Charles grew up in Buffalo, NY, where he excelled at baseball and football at Bennett High School. After high school Charles attended Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from La Salle College in Philadelphia. He earned his master's degree at Villanova. After college, Charles proudly served as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps from 1953â€"1955. He served at Quantico and Camp LaJeune and loved being a marine Semper Fi. Charles was married in 1953 to his loving wife of 64 years, Flora (Weiss). During his time in the Marine Corps, his first son Steve was born in 1954 at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Shortly after Steve's birth Charles decided to leave the Marine Corps to begin his career in business management. The family moved to Southern California and settled in the San Fernando Valley. Second son, Andy, was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1965 at St Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, CA. The family moved from the San Fernando Valley in 1967 to become one of the first residents in Westlake Village, CA, where they lived until Charles' retirement at age 65. The Webber's enjoyed many days on the beach at their vacation home in Carpinteria, CA. Charles spent 35 years working for Litton Industries, Guidance and Control division, retiring in 1995, as Vice President of Operations. He managed operations in Woodland Hills, CA, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Grants Pass, Oregon. He loved golf, fishing, snow skiing, running, working out at the gym, and reading. He also played ice hockey into his early 60's and enjoyed watching all sports on TV. Charles leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Flora, sons, Steve (wife Paula), and Andy, (wife Kjierstin), four grandsons, Brian (wife Gretchen), Brad, Jason (wife Nicole) and Josh, and granddaughter, Lindsay. He also leaves behind three great-granddaughters, Kailey, Ella, and Amelia. Charles will be remembered for his great discipline, loyalty, hard work ethic, intelligence, and was very good to his family. He will be missed and is at peace. A memorial service is planned for May 20, 2017 at 1:30 at Gateway Community Church, 970 Vallecitos Blvd. in San Marcos, CA 92069. In lieu of flowers, Charles and his family request making a donation to a charity of your choice.