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Charles Vernon Meyer
06/11/1911 — 10/02/2001
From Kennewick, WA, US | Born in Appleton, Minnesota
Charles Vernon Meyer
Charles Vernon Meyer passed away October 2, 2001, in Kennewick at the Tri-Cities Hospice after a long battle with Alzherimers. His wife of 63 years, Leona, was at his side.
Charles was a long time resident of Richland having come to Hanford in 1943. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic at Hanford until his retirement in 1974.
He was a long time member of the Machinists Union and served in the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1937.
Charles was born in Swift County, Minnesota on June 11, 1911. He married Leona Lillian Taylor of Appleton, Minnesota on July 1, 1938. He is survived by his wife, Leona, four children, Edith John Poole of Ridgecrest, California, Charles Gale Meyer of Richland, Gail Grinnell Ben Wildman of Seattle, and Richard Cheryl Meyer of North Bend. Grandpa Charlie will be missed by his twelve much-loved grandchildren, Kathlene Miller, Michael Poole, Christopher Poole, Amy Johnson, Amanda Neitch, Sarah Moody, Daniel Grinnell, Taylor Grinnell, Hannah Wildman, Samuel Wildman, Shannon Meyer, and Harrison Meyer, and his eight great grandchildren, Emily, Charles, Marie, Ashley, Taylor, Alexandria, Samuel, and Matthew. His three brothers, one sister, and both parents preceded him in death.
A Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2001, at Einans Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
I have known Charlie for a very very long time, my Dad, Vernon Horstman used to work together and also went hunting together. Charlie was a very special person to me, When my family moved across the street from him, he used to help my husband Morris with his car problems, he was always so thoughtful. He was one of the pallbears at my Dad’s Funeral in 1987.
May God be with you in your time of need, just remember that Charlie will always be in your heart. My deepest Sympathy to the family. I would like to think that right now Charlie and my Dad are remembering the good old days.
I met Charlie back in the early 70’s. My grandfather Vernon Horstman and Charlie use to go hunting together. In fact, Charlie was one of the pall bearers when my grandfather past away.
As a kid, I lived across the street and Charlie was always wonderful to us kids. He shared his dogs Buddy, his home and his laughter with my family. I moved back here in ’86 and was fortunate to live close by. I had the opportunity to introduce my children to Charlie and he was just as wonderful to them as he had been to me. My children remember Charlie for his kindness and laughter.
May God watch over your family during this time of loss. It is during these times that your faith is tested. Remember that Charlie will always be with you. As for me, I like to think that he and my grandfather are catching up on old times.
With much sympathy,
Cheri Thomas
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Charles Vernon Meyer