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CHARLES "CHUCK" "CHARLIE" E.
MACWILLIAMS
February 1, 1965 ~ July 13, 2018
Charles MacWilliams, age 53, passed away suddenly at home in Vancouver, WA on July 13, 2018. He was born to Sylvia and Gordon MacWilliams, Feb. 1, 1965 in Brattleboro, VT. Charles lived most of his life in Vancouver, graduating from Fort Vancouver High School and Clark College.
He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army reserves, training as an Operating Room Tech.
Charles was employed at Oregon Steel, Skychefs and the Transportation Security Authority (TSA). In recent years Charles was unable to work due to health issues.
He was a lover of animals and volunteered providing care for dogs, especially Sadie and Ollie.
In early days Charles enjoyed the outdoors, camping with family and scouts and climbing Mt. Hood. He achieved the honor of Eagle Scout as a member of Troop 337. Charles enjoyed music, played trumpet and guitar and had an extensive collection of recorded music. Charles was an avid sports fan supporting Boston Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots as well as having a keen interest in tennis.
Charles leaves behind his mother, Sylvia MacWilliams of Vancouver, uncle, Richard MacWilliams of Northborough MA; aunt, Lydia Clackson in England; a number of cousins; and his friends, Paul and Ken Smith and Dirk Levy, will especially miss him.
He was predeceased by his father, Gordon MacWilliams.
Please consider making a donation to honor Charles to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.
A time to celebrate and remember Charles will be at the Fairway Village Club House, Sat., Sept. 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Please sign the guest books at www.columbian.com/obits or www.hamiltonmylan.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Dear Sylvia, I am so very very sorry for your loss and think of you during this difficult time. What fine friends Charles had and I am glad they can be a support and help to you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Dee
August 22, 2018
Sylvia, please accept my deepest sympathies on the unexpected loss of your son. There are no words for sorrow like this. May he rest in peace and may God, family and friends, comfort you.
Mary 'Máire' Flannery
August 16, 2018
So sorry Sylvia for your very sad loss of your very loved Charles. Thinking of you.
Poem... Miss me but let me go.
This is a journey we must all take,
And each must go alone,
it's all a part of the Master plan,
A step on the road to home,
when you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends you know
Laugh st the things we used to do,
Miss me, but let me go.
Xx
Bob and Marguerite Stansfield
August 15, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith
August 14, 2018
Dear Sylvia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time.
Lynn Crawford
August 13, 2018
I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold on to. May God continue to comfort your family.
JF
August 13, 2018
May God give the family the strength to carry on at this difficult time. Psalms 29:11. (JJ). Asheville, NC.
August 13, 2018
Hello Sylvia and family.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear son Charles. His good work during his lifetime has made the world a better place. My deepest heartfelt sympathy. Take care.
Mary Shepard
August 12, 2018
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