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for Charles Trimm
Arne Aliment
November 14, 2008
Marilyn & Family: I grew up on Maplewood Golf Course living there from 1955 to 1974. I knew Chuck very well with golfing with him and working on the "Crew" at Maplewood in the summers. His smile was enough to warm the coldest heart and the jokes he use to tell would always make you laugh. I went to school with his daughter Karen and on her passing was a very sad day in my life. Now Chuck will be with her. Sorry, I just found out about his passing and said a prayer for him. To the family - my heart felt condolences and sympathy.
God bless.
Phil & Frances Hoge
November 5, 2008
Marilyn & Family
We were very sad to learn about Chuck's passing. We're sorry that we did not have the opportunity to know Chuck much better. I (Phil) enjoyed comparing family history with Chuck regarding the close friendship that existed between my father "Scotty" and Tommy Trimm. Oh yes and the car race between Hoey, Hoge and Chuck - a very memorable experience at our 1st Grade Reunion in Branson, Missouri. We will always remenber the fun times we had at the reunion. Chuck was a wonderful man.
You are all in your prayers
General Buttercup
Tom/Jackie Eccleston
November 4, 2008
Marilyn, we will always remember the great times we had in Yuma. The rescue of the valuable bird, the golf games and the Mexican Train games. We'll miss Chuck so much. He was always so much fun and so calm and comfortable to be around. We have so many great memories that we can reminisce about when we get together. Love Tom and Jackie
Kristen Wallace (Miskimens)
November 3, 2008
Uncle Chuck & Aunt Marilyn are like a second set of grandparents to me, only living 3 houses down from my own grandparents my whole life.
We always had so much fun when our grandparents would take all of the cousins on trips. Camping at Ocean Shores, boating on Lake Kachess, or driving out to Grandview...
I've got have the greatest, most loving family of anyone I know. And I couldn't be more grateful for my family, and to have been a part of my Uncle Chuck's life.
I love you so much, Uncle Chuck. You have been such a big part of keeping our family so close. And know that you will always be in my thoughts, and in my heart.
Shirley Knox
November 1, 2008
Marilyn and family: The memorial was in a perfect setting and a what a witness to the number of lives Chuck touched. The video and brochure were very well done! Thank you all for your hospitality and love. Shirley
Jane Robertson
October 29, 2008
To the Hawn/Trimm family Especially you Marilyn;
Thankyou for being a special part of our family. Karen was a second mom to the girls and You and Chuck were adopted Grandparents.You both became dear friends and clearly the better pair. We will be forever greatful for knowing such a wonderfull loving man. Marilyn you are truely a gifted woman to have been surrounded by such a large loving family.God Bless you all.
Love Jane ,Mark ,Andraya, and Keitha Marie.
Ron & Sandy Kelso
October 29, 2008
Marilyn - We were so sorry to hear the news of Chuck. We have such great memories of both of you on the occaisions we all spent together. We know you also have many, many warm & wonderful memories and our hope is that these will help fill the great void in your hearts. Sending you our love & prayers to help you thru this terrible time.
Ron & Sandy Kelso
Bill Ford
October 28, 2008
Marilyn & family, Anne and I were sorry to hear about Chuck. It seems like just yesterday when we first met.... Our thoughts go out to you. Take care.
Nancy Bridge Foster
October 28, 2008
Chuck: You were a great man, loved by many. I feel truly blessed to have had you as my uncle. My happy memories of you will live in my heart forever.
Nona Gall
October 28, 2008
Marilyn, I had planned to join you in celebrating Chuck’s life; but, sickness didn’t allow it. I knew your service would be very special. My fondest memories of Chuck are the many, many hours he so willingly helped the Latte Loonies with all their harebrained projects (even though these were for a good cause). He was always there in the background ready to bail us out. All whomever knew him certainly were blessed with a shy but solid, creative, giving man. A piece of Chuck will forever be a part of all our lives.
Mike Hayes
October 27, 2008
Marilyn and family, Chuck was an inspiration to us all . I appreciated his good humor,the stories he would tell about fishing ,golf and his students. I did not get to see him as often as I would have liked but every time I did I came away with a good feeling and a good story to remember. I am sad that he is not with us in person , I know he will continue along with his mother and father to be a part of all of our lives.
John C. Sterling
October 27, 2008
We spent many enjoyable times with Marilyn and Chuck. Included were trailer trips to the sunny south, a Mexican cruise and a fun filled trip to the island with them and Kathy and Bill. Who can forget those wonderful Renton High School basket ball years and Chuck's discovery of the wayward tie tac.
Although we didn't see to much of them during their Grandview years, they were always in our thoughts. Chuck your steady "hand" and subtle humor will be missed.
Joyce and John C. Sterling
David Towne
October 27, 2008
Dear Mrs. Trimm and family,
Mr. Trimm impacted my life by teaching me in middle school. He made me laugh, took time with me, and made me feel valued. I am a teacher now because of Mr. Trimm's influence. In a way, he has passed the baton on to me.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
David Towne Jr. and family
Carlye Hupp
October 27, 2008
What an amazing memorial for an amazing man! Grandpa Up-The-Hill will be missed by all of us kids...I am SO thankful to have been included in the Trimm family! Loves to you all...
Terri Sloan
October 26, 2008
Marilyn,
I'm so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. Uncle Jack called me with the news. My heart goes out to you and your family. Take care of yourselves and know that we all love you.
Terri
Lois Allen
October 26, 2008
Through my tears I bid my brother farewell on his new journey. I will miss him greatly, but will hold him in my mind and heart. I remember our first golf game together at Maple Valley. My golf club went futher than the ball, but Chuck kept encouraging me. I still play golf. I remember his accordion playing and entertaining the neighborhood and the great Sundays where he read me the funnies. Thank you Marilyn for the great care you gave him in his time of need. Now God is holding him in his hands. All my love, Lois
Annette Wallls
October 26, 2008
Dear Marylin and family, we were so saddened to hear of chucks passing, but so heartened to know how easy you all made his last few days. To have so much love surrounding you at the end of your life is all we can all hope for. We all loved meeting your Chuck here in Scotland and will always remember with laughter the first few seconds of meeting him,when he sat on mums fireplace and broke an ornament, and needless to say the ice as well, without even meaning to, we all regard him an honorary scot and send our heartfelt condolences to you all. The Walls family. Dumfries in Scotland.
Mark Saab
October 26, 2008
I had the good fortune of knowing Chuck over the past 20 years, and will always remember him for all he did for his family, truly rising to face adversity and making the best of life. Marilyn, your kids and grandkids were so fortunate to have you in their lives, what a blessing! Our thought and prayers are with you!
Carol & Al Ricketts
October 25, 2008
Wow--what a turn out to say goodbye to Chuck--standing room only. You talk about how Chuck liked to be the best at golf and fishing--well I think he just won for the most friends at a memorial.
Billie & Bud Fenton
October 25, 2008
Marilyn - After Billie knowing you for 70 years & Chuck being your STRAIGHT MAN for 55 of those years. We really did't get to know & appreciate chuck until the infamous BRYN MAWR Ist GRADE trip to Branson, Mo. We understand why he will be missed by his family & friends.Our thoughts & prayers go out to you & his family.++++++++++++++++++
Kathy Utsumi
October 25, 2008
Uncle Chuck was a calm, quiet, wonderful man who was always there to lend a helping hand. I remember when he saved the day at the 0 party. Our house lost all electricity after I soaked the outside electrical circuit with a garden hose - it was a silly girl moment. Who knew that little red button in the garage was so important? He did (thank goodness!). We miss you and will always remember your smiling face and that fabulous golf swing.
Dan Huntington
October 25, 2008
Darlene and I were saddened when we saw his notice in the Times. A high school classmate and a heck of a golfer, will be missed by many. Our condolences to
Marilyn and family.
Dean Miskimens
October 24, 2008
Uncle Chuck, Thank you for your love, caring, understanding and knowledge. You made a difference in my life as well as every life you touched, you are everyone's HERO!!! I will miss you dearly. Love, Dean.
Dianna Miskimens
October 24, 2008
Aunt Marilyn,
I am so grateful to you and Chuck for all you have done for us, the family and friends. I was fortunate to meet and marry Dean and be welcomed into the family with open arms. From the first time I met the family at the cabin, to all the laughs and tears we shared, I feel truly blessed to be a part of this family. I will miss Chuck so much. His smile, generosity and love will linger in my heart forever.
Dianna
Sally Towne
October 24, 2008
"Charles", as I called him (Marilyn thought that was so funny) was such a dear man with a ready smile.
First got to know him at CWCE where we enjoyed the "mixers" and double dated with he and Marilyn.
Enjoyed our reunions with the Bryn Mawr group over the years.
He will be missed by all those that had the privilege to call him friend.
The Ofsthus Family
October 24, 2008
Aloha,
Marilyn and family, our thoughts are with you. You lost a special piece of your family puzzle and we are sorry.You have such a wonderful supportive family and friend network, I am glad that you are all there for each other.
Our family feels so blessed when we think about sharing so many great memories with Chuck and his family in Prosser. Our relationship started with Cris as a child knowing Chuck and Marilyn as "Adults", Dean's Aunt and Uncle, and then he got older and we were able to know them as "Friends". Now our children know them as friends and mentors as well. You have provided warmth, love, acceptance, and generosity since we have met you. Thank you for that.
Selfishly, we will miss Chuck fiercely and be sad that we will not be able to make more memories, but grateful for the ones we have.
Thinking of you,
Bob Logue
October 24, 2008
Dear friends,
My friend Albert T (Bud) Miskimens lost his brother -in-law yesterday.......Charles (chuck) Trimm who married Marilyn Miskimens, younger sister of Bud 's ............
Personally I lost a little track of Chuck since we were at CWU together a few years ago. I remember that he was strong as a bull and a really good track man ...and
he could do amazing things with metal - lumber and nails. He and Marilyn had three great children - two girls and a boy. They moved to Grandview or some town in the Yakima Valley some years ago......Chuck was one of the really nice guys that I ever met - one time in grad school he had a psych class and he asked me if he could
give me an I Q test (was a class project)...so I said O K ....over the years I asked him about the score - - - - he never told me ....when I get up there I am going to ask him again. He was smart and everyone liked Chuck Trimm. ( and he could hit the golf ball out of sight )
Michael Saab
October 24, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about Chuck's passing...I've known Chuck for a long time and he was truly a special person. He dedicated his life to his family it seemed and was there for both Kelsey and AJ when they needed guidance. He will be missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to Marilym, all of the Trimm family, Kelsey and A.J.
Sincerely,
Mike Saab
A.J. and Kelsey's cousin.
bob sterling sterling
October 24, 2008
mare and family i will always remember all the fun i had with the family.the trailer trips,renton basketball playoff games,and the picnics and opening day of fishing at lake desire.they broke the mold when they made chuck! take care, much love! bob sterling
Annie McCullough
October 24, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to you all. I’m so sorry to hear about Grandpa Trimm’s passing, you have such a special family, I know he will be missed. We’re saddened but honored to join you this Saturday, and hope with one another and friends you find some comfort.
Our thoughts are with you and your family,
Annie & Nicole
Dick Hayes
October 24, 2008
Charles was my cousin. One I wish now I had had the opportunity to be closer to.
John Balint
October 24, 2008
Dear Marilyn, Children, and Grandchildren,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Chuck was a fine and good man, a cherished friend for over 50 years. He will be remembered with love and admiration.
John and Jean Balint
Kathy O'Briant
October 23, 2008
Marilyn, we cherish our memories of Chuck. We didn't get to know him as well as we would have liked, but we sincerely appreciate his (and your) generous and giving spirit. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Charles and Kathy
Shirley
October 23, 2008
Marilyn and family: We have shared so much laughter and many tears and they are all sweet memories because of the fun and the rich support we have been to one another. The loss of Chuck fills our hearts with an emptiness. Love to you all, best friends, Shirley and Blake
Kristi York
October 23, 2008
I will ALWAYS be greatful to "Trimmy" for teaching Paula and me the "basics" of woodworking. We will always hold him in a special part of our hearts....after all we were (according to Marilyn) his "girlfriends".
Chuck was an outstanding human being and a kind, kind soul. I have lost a dear friend.
Kristi
Carrie Hollingshead
October 23, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Christine Halfon
October 23, 2008
Dearest Trimm Family: I am so, so sorry to hear of Chuck's death - he was a wonderful, loving and fun patriarch of a wonderful, loving and fun family.
Much love,
Christine Halfon
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