Charles Henry Heath

Charles Henry Heath passed away peacefully on March 11, 2015 surrounded by family. He was born to Frank and Mary Effie (nee Church) Heath on October 10th, 1923. He grew up in Coos Bay and graduated from Marshfield High. He enlisted in the US Army and became a rifleman in the 357th Regiment of the 90th Division. He was proud to be a "Tough Ombre" (T-0 Division) who survived landing on Utah Beach on D-Day. He earned the Bronze Star for his service in WWII.

Charles married Doris Neher in December 1945. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before Doris' passing in 2006. He graduated from University of Washington and was a fanatic Husky Football fan. He always wore the Huskies colors and jousted Beavers and Ducks fans. Charles made his career as a Salesman for Tidewater Oil and later for A. Walt Runglin, Co; retiring as Vice President of Sales after 23 years.

After retirement, Charles volunteered at Portland Providence Hospital for many years. This was a job he enjoyed and was very proud of. He had a keen wit about him that everyone grew to love. He was fierce and independent and lived his life to the fullest on his own terms.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Doris and Sister Eadith Atkinson. He is survived by his daughters Kathi King and Linda (Mike) Sterling; his grandchildren Nicolle (Toby) Deering and Michael King; and four gr-grandchildren.

The Family wishes to thank all those who cared for Charles in his later years including Gateway Care Center, Russellville Park, Rose Linn Vintage Place, and Providence Home Health and Hospice. A private service with military honors will be held at Willamette National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Historical Outreach Foundation Museum Fund in his name at PO Box 1822, Clackamas, OR 97015 www.historicaloutreach.com.