Beloved wife of the late Herman Shyken, M.D.; dear mother and mother-in-law of Jaye Shyken, M.D. (Stanley Vriezelaar, M.D.), Howard Shyken and Mark Shyken (Shelley Zimmerman Shyken); dear grandmother of Noah (Amelia), Seth (Danielle) and Shaina Vriezelaar, Emily, Alyssa and Stephanie Shyken and Samantha Shyken; great-grandmother of Holly and Colette "Coco" Vriezelaar; dear sister-in-law of Sylvia Kirshner (the late Jacob, M.D.) and the late Norman Shyken (the late Ayela); our dear aunt, cousin and friend.
Entrepreneur and creator of Char-B-Que, Charlene was an innovator in the development of all-natural, preservative-free Kosher barbecue sauce, stone ground mustard, salad dressing, and spice blends. Charlene volunteered as a docent at the St. Louis Zoo with a love for all animals, but especially birds. Charlene enjoyed nature photography and bird watching. She was an accomplished knitter and weaver and enjoyed other textile arts.
Graveside service Tuesday, August 15, 11 am at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road.
Memorial contributions preferred to Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community or the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.
