He was born on January 31st, 1935 to Eunice and William Baumgardner in Huntington, West Virginia.
Circumstances led him to Sandpoint, Idaho where he met the love of his life, Cleo Janine Hawley. The two were high school sweethearts since the ages of 15 and 16, and were married on April 2nd, 1955.
Chuck served in the Air Force as a Radio Operator for the B29's. The Air Force took the Baumgardners to many temporary locations, although they settled in the Seattle area to raise their family. After retirement, they ventured off to Arizona, where they enjoyed soaking up the bright sunshine, golfing, and traveling in their motor home. After Cleo’s passing, Chuck returned to Snohomish, Washington, where he lived until the time of his passing.
Chuck loved the Lord, his family, and his church very much. He enjoyed all things "techy," music, and fishing. He spent his time at the church garden, singing in the choir, and tying his own flies. His most precious time, however, was spent with his family, including showing his great-grandchildren how to care for a vegetable garden.
Chuck was always able to find the good in everyone he met and always had a kind word for them. His friendship with Bill W for the last 45 years was very important to him. He was hardworking and unafraid of new adventures- whether it was a fishing boat in Westport, a farm in Enumclaw, or running marathons in Hawaii.
Although our hearts are heavy with his loss, we are comforted to know that he is once again in the arms of his sweetheart after fourteen long years apart.
Charles William Baumgardner is preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Janine Baumgardner. He is survived by their three children, Wendy (Ron) Jeffs, Sandy (Rick) Eccher, and Bill Baumgardner; his four grandchildren, Melissa Brackett, Ryan Harmon-Jeffs, Michaela (Luke) Reyes, and Zachary Eccher; and his three great-grandchildren, Jack and Clara Joy Brackett, and Hayden Reyes. He was extremely grateful for his family.
A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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