July 1, 1937- March 3, 2014
Charlie鈥檚 brave fight with cancer ended March 3, 2014. He was a proud and strong man who left behind a large blended family and many good friends. Family members gathered around him to say their goodbyes and shortly after they left, he passed away, with his daughter Vicki by his side.
Nothing in life meant more to Charlie than his family and he leaves behind his wife Pauline and his four children Vicki Parsons (grandchildren Jim, Ryan, Deni & two great grandchildren), Kelly (Dennis) Strachan (grandchild RJ), Sandi (Butch) Phye (grandchildren Brooke (Eli) & Luke) and Chuck (Jennifer) Parker (grandchildren CJ, Blair and Taylor) and his first wife, friend and mother of his children Vanda (Ken) Woodland. Also survived by Pauline鈥檚 children; Jennifer, Ellice, Amy & Stephen and their families. As well as, his deceased wife Betty鈥檚 children; Brad, Pete, Brenda and their families.
Charlie was the eldest of 10 siblings and was predeceased by his parents, Edward & Dorothy and his brother Bob. Growing up Charlie developed a life long love for fishing and hunting. He spent many happy hours in his boat fishing around the Port McNeill area. Charlie was a big family man and enjoyed many occasions with family and friends. He was usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. He loved to play Santa over the years for his grandchildren.
Charlie was very proud to have learned late in life of his Metis heritage and became an active member in the local Metis Association and in addition, began to seek his own family ancestry. Charlie鈥檚 sisters Flora (Bob), Peggy (Norm), Dick (Marie), Stan, Don, John, Gary (Judy), and Kenny( Cheryl) and sister-in-law Joanne and their families gathered every 2nd year to celebrate their family ties.
Charlie was a hard worker and over the years worked as a 鈥渕ilkman鈥� starting with Wellenbrink Dairy then, Comox Valley Creamery, Dairyland, and finally with Island Food Services. Charlie had a very strong work ethic and was very dedicated to his jobs. Grandpa Charlie enjoyed grilling his grandchildren about their 鈥減roductivity鈥� and job prospects!
The family would like to thank good friends Deane & Kelly Finlayson as well as the many community nurses and staff on the 1st floor at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital. The service will be at 2pm Monday March 10 at Piercy鈥檚 Funeral Home with coffee and tea reception to follow.