Charles Nordgaard Obituary

You are in our conversations so often. Your memory is very much alive. Love ,Rose

Campfires have not been the same since you left us and they never will be. Love you Charlie

Charlie you are really that favorite son -in- law. Missed so much! Special memories every day. Love Rose

My parents ( Earl & aleen Rogers) and my brother Pat, sister Pam & myself LeeAnne ( Annie) lived across the street from the Nordgaards in the heights area of Vancouver. My sister was good friends with Judy and I was 6 months younger than Chuck . I have happy memories of eating apple pie made by Bea and riding down the upstairs s bedroom stairs on a sleeping bag with Chuck while our parents sat at the kitchen table & visited. I also have a cute photo of Chuck at my 5th birthday party with Bea in the background too! I don’t think Chuck enjoyed having to entertain a girl! But I loved visiting their house, & loved getting teased by his Dad Hanmy who called me Anna. I am so sorry I lost touch when we grew up. You never have friends in life like the ones you had when you were small. And the Nordgaards were special friends to my family.

I always enjoyed working with Charlie and had fun talking with him about my Dad working with his Dad Hammy at the cannery, his sister Judy being my school bus driver or him being an Eagle Scout. He had a lot of funny sayings at work like “If you don’t like this speed you won’t like the other one!” He was a nice person.

Although I barely knew Chuck I did know how happy he made my dear friend Lori. All my love to the family.

“I’ll decide” was the mantra of Charlie’s life. We were surprised by all the procedures he endured the last few years.....all for love of Lori. Campfires will never be the same...no one could pile up the wood like Charlie doing it his way. Gonna always miss you. You left us too soon. Give Jenni our love.

Words can not express the loss our family feels. Charlie always said “he was my favorite son-in-law”. Always helping us with anything we needed. Love you Charlie so much. Rest In Peace. Your favorite mother-in-law, Rose.

Charlie was the brother I never had. He was always there for his “crazy sister in law” . I love u Charlie! Miss you so much!!!

Oh Charlie.. I loved your ornery side and saw your sweetness through it. I always loved helping you and Lori through the years. I was honored to be your friend and also to know your daughter Jenn. Give her lots of hugs and I will see you you both on the other side in the meantime you will be truly missed by many. Lori sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. ♥ Teresa Leininger

Love you and miss you so very much! We had SO MANY great times since we met in 1971..... Marrying in 1973, having Jenni in 1978 and Luke in 1980, and just enjoying life. You fought such a valiant battle over the last two years. I admired your strength and positive attitude so much! I pray you are resting peacefully!!! Love, Lori

Charlie and I worked together for years we go back a long time his brother bill and I were friends that's where I met bill he will be missed

True dear friend, not many of us can say that we have had one , Tom and I are very lucky we have in Chuck. First time I meet Chuck was hunting season , I could not believe he was married to sweet Lori oh was I wrong super great guy. We had a lot of wonderful times with Chuck ,we will see you On the other side. Miss you...