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Charles Cairns Obituary
Charles C. Cairns passed away peacefully July 1 while on vacation in Osseo, Michigan. He was born in Woodburn, Indiana August 7, 1910.
He was a long time Seattle resident having worked for the salmon canning industry in Seattle and Alaska after a varied career in Indiana. In 2010 he moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana to live with his sister and nephew.
He was an avid bridge player, golfer, skier, folk dancer, walker, and biker into his 90's. He had been a member of the Seattle Mountaineers and continued his membership in the Washington Alpine Club.
His sense of humor gave joy to others. His family and friends will miss him.
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claudia callahan
July 26, 2013
Charlie was a wonderful man and dear friend of our Family, especially my Dad Pat Callahan. They met at the UW driving range at least 20 years ago and became fast friends. He was sharp and determined to keep on going as long as he could- and he did!
July 10, 2013
I met Uncle Charlie when I was 16 years old. When I became a truck driver in '96, I was able to contact him often, but not as much as I would have liked. I was privileged to be able to bring my Mom, Marjorie, to see him for a couple of his birthdays, and met the wonderful friends he had in Seattle. You all were family to him. God bless you all for making his life rich!
Eileen Olson
July 7, 2013
Charlie was a long time family friend of my parents, especially my dad. When I was little..I was skiing and ended up on his shoulders going down the slope. He went with us to Sun Valley and he and I went ice skating. (I was about 7) In later years I would see him out walking..where he was out on some of his 10 mile plus walks! I was lucky enough to go to his 100th birthday party..and was amazed at how sharp he still was. I'll always have found memories of Charlie!
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