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CHARLES A. HOBBS (Age 88)
Died February 12, 2017 in Bethesda, MD. He joins his wife of 56 years, Harriette, after a peaceful passing at 5:20 p.m. He is survived by his sister, Helen of Adamstown, MD; his brother, Allen of Bethesda, MD; and daughters, Ann Hobbs Noon of Frankford, DE, Holly Rowe of Arlington, VA, Courtney Burnes of Duxbury, MA and Kelly Hobbs-Perry of Denver, CO. He was the adoring grandfather of Timothy, Meaghan and Lauryn, Tori, Sophia and Eddie, Charlie and Caroline, Madison, Kennedy, Audrey and Gabrielle.With his firm, Hobbs, Straus, Dean and Wilder, Mr. Hobbs won several notable Indian claims including two Supreme Court decisions favoring Native Americans.Visitation will be at JOSEPH GAWLER'S FUNERAL HOME, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC on Thursday, February 16, 5 to 7 p.m. The ceremony to celebrate his life will be at Joseph Gawler's Funeral Home on Friday, February 17, at 2 p.m. A reception will immediately follow.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Congress of American Indians, or the Charles A. Hobbs scholarship fund at the George Washington Law School.
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Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES HOBBS
January 28, 2019
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1.
January 22, 2019
am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
November 27, 2018
Losing a loved one is never easy. But our God promises to give the strength and courage youll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way.
Isaiah 40:29, 41:10,13
July 31, 2018
Im so sorry for your loss theres a scripture in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 and its brought me comfort in the past, it says For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus
Lewis
March 11, 2018
It's times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father can bring us comfort and can soften some of the pain we feel in our hearts. May God grant you guidance and peace during your time of sorrow. 1Thessalonians 4:13.14
January 31, 2018
God will heal the brokenhearted.
Psalm 147: 3
L-R: Marsha Kostura, Charlie Hobbs, Helen Mitchell Sanders, Federal Court House, Seattle, Sept. 1989
Alan McQuillan
March 3, 2017
Truly a wonderful and inspiring gentleman.
February 17, 2017
He will be missed by all.
Pamela Schwartz
February 17, 2017
Sending love and fond family memories of your dad over our years of growing up together. What a wonderful, warm and loving man your dad was to us Schwartz girls. He will always have a special place in my heart. Love, Pammy
Dianne Schwartz
February 17, 2017
Dear Ann, Holly, Courtney and Kelly,
Just heard the news. So many memories of our childhood together, at Fenwick Island, and of the Schwartz and Hobbs families get togethers on our deck at Huntington St. and at your house in Chevy Chase. Even though we have not remained closely connected, this sad sad loss just makes me realize how much your dad and your family were simply part of the fabric of our childhood. I've always loved seeing your dad at all the major milestones, my dad's "0" and "5" birthdays, at my mom's shows, and then at my dad's memorial service and Arlington Cemetery event. I grieve with you. Love, Dianne Schwartz
Chris Stearns
February 17, 2017
Charlie was an inspiration and guide to me, as a young Navajo lawyer who stepped foot into his firm in the summer of 1988 as a law clerk. Over the years he not only shared his wisdom and famous writing style with me but also his kind, measured, and sincere approach to staff, associates, and partners alike. His leaves a legacy as a pioneer and passionate fighter for Indian tribes and Indian Country is grateful for all that he brought to the world.
Scott Keep
February 17, 2017
Charlie was one of the finest lawyers practicing Indian law that I have ever had the pleasure and honor to meet and work with. Not only was he a great lawyer but also he was the consummate gentleman. He will be greatly missed.
Scott Keep (Solicitor's Office, Division of Indian Affairs)
Mark Griffin
February 16, 2017
I first met Charlie professionally when I was engaged by him and his law firm to represent them when they moved from their office on H Street to their current location. Over the years I handled other legal matters for him. We became friends and had lunch together on a regular basis. He was the perfect gentleman and scholar. And he was an incredibly talented and competent attorney. He will be sorely missed. Mark G. Griffin, Washington, DC
Carter (Foley) Kirks
February 16, 2017
Ann,
I have such good memories of your father - especially out on the Boston Whaler at the beach! Having lost my parents I know there will always be a great sense of loss, but try to keep the good memories alive - that helps me get through each day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and we are here if you need anything!
Harry Rissetto
February 15, 2017
Charlie was a special person. He was kind, insightful, talented and humerous. He was Chief Justice Burger's favorite law clerk, of many.
Mary Jo & Grant Boss
February 15, 2017
Courtney, Holly, Ann and Kelly,
Our hearts are breaking for you each of you. How we have loved knowing the entire Hobbs family over many years.
Charlie was the very best. We loved his quiet, down to earth, generous spirit most of all.
Know that you are all in our hearts and prayers.
With much sympathy and love,
The Boss Family
Evelyn Mitchell
February 14, 2017
There are no words so I'll wrap you in prayers !!
With much love, Tia
February 14, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29;11
Edmund Goodman
February 14, 2017
To Charlie's family: I was blessed and honored to have worked with Charlie for the past 15 years. He was a brilliant lawyer, and, even more important, a wonderful human being. He was a great mentor and role model for those of us trying to do the kind of work that he dedicated his life and career to doing. I will miss Charlie's presence. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Scott Forrest
February 14, 2017
Charlie was an amazing man who accomplished amazing things in his long and illustrious life. He was a kind and gentle soul and an inspiration to those who knew him. I was lucky enough to have worked with him for the past 15 years and to answer any and all of his myriad of computer questions. His passing is a loss for us all, but none more so than his remaining family. I will always cherish my memories of this amazing man and his kind, gentle smile.
Chris and Deedee Wilson
February 14, 2017
Ann, Courtney, Holly, and Kelly -- Our hearts grieve with you at the loss of your father, an extraordinary man and role model in every respect -- father, brother, colleague, friend to so many, and beloved "Uncle Charlie" to my family, our children, and our cousins. We will miss him terribly, but are so thankful for your father, and your beloved mother, and the legacy and impact their lives have had on our own, and on the lives of so many who were blessed to know them. Our love and heartfelt prayers for each one of you.
Chris, Deedee, Catherine, Christopher, and Charles
Nancy Goll
February 14, 2017
To the FAMILY OF CHARLIE HOBBS -
Charlie, a kind, caring human being was a wonderful pillar of the community and his strength will carry on.
He will be missed.
Much love now and in the days ahead especially to Ann, Holly, Courtney, Kelly, and their families.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Nancy, Cindy and Richard
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