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1914
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2006
Charles King Obituary
He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1932. Chuck was employed as an electrician by Long Bell, Joe Krivanick Electric, and the Cowlitz P.U.D. where he retired as Superintendent of Operations in 1976.
Chuck met Teresa Sells at License Park during her senior sneak day in 1934. Their marriage in 1936 lasted for 67 years. They have two sons, Roy King and Bob King.
Among the many things he enjoyed were reading and writing poetry, waterskiing at Silver Lake with friends and family, square dancing, entertaining with his wife Teresa and working in his shop where he earned the reputation of being able to fix almost anything. He was always ready to engineer, construct or fix things in his own home or in countless homes in the Longview/Kelso area.
He was a past member of the Longview Yacht Club, Longview Elks Club and a current member of the Masonic Lodge. He once served as Commodore of the Yacht Club and was an honorary Past Master of the Masons.
Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa and a sister, Emma Sheridan. He is survived by his sons, Roy E. King (Carol) of Longview, Bob King of Belfair, Washington; brothers, Jack King and George King of Kelso, and Bill King of Astoria; and a sister, Rosella Beckwith of Montana. Grandchildren include Wayne King of Longview, Stephen King of Tacoma, Anne Helmich of Colorado, and DeAnne Beattie of Kennewick, Washington. He also had 7 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held in the main sanctuary of the Longview Community Church on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Reception will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Funeral Service.
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Patrica Franklin
June 13, 2006
The Walt Piper family would like to send our condolences to all the King family. We loved our visits with Chuck and how he would bring his sense of humor to our table and light up our room with his stories. He would come and visit
many times during the last years when our mom was sick and going through some tough days and lift all of our spirits. We share in your grief and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
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