OBITUARY
Charles Anderson
April 26, 1938 – June 2, 2010
Charles Monroe Anderson, April 26, 1938-June 2, 2010 Resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. After a courageous six weeks of fighting for his life due to a heart attack and quintuple bypass surgery, Charlie passed way at the University of Colorado hospital in Aurora, Co. Charlie was born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in Easley, South Carolina where he graduated high school.
He was one of four children born to the late George Washington (GW) and Martha Elizabeth Anderson and was the beloved husband of Maryse Anderson for 28 years and father to one daughter, Ashley. Charlie will forever be remembered by his brother Jim, sister Priscilla, late brother, Lewis, beloved wife and child, and caring in-laws, along with the countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him.
Charlie was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Lockheed Martin where he was a Human Resources Manager. He loved watching his sports, reading, listening to good ole’ music, laughing, being with his family and having fun with numerous friends. Charlie touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 am at Swan Law Funeral Directors on 501 North Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
The family requests all donations be sent to the American Heart Association.
Services
- Memorial Service Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Memories
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ADD A MEMORYTHomas Benton
May 22, 2011
Dear Maryse and Ashley, I'm sorry to hear of Charlies passing. Those days we shared in Guam are memorable and wont be forgot. I'd hope to meet with you sometime in the future. The thing I remember most was the terrific marriage you two had.
Jim Boyter
August 6, 2010
It was with much sadness that I found that Charlie has passed on. Our prayers, my wife Kay and mine, go out to your family.
Charlie and I were the best of buddies on San Salvador, Bahamas Islands, in 1960-1961. Charlie even visited my parents in Cocoa, FL when he was in town. I went to Ascension in 1961 and we lost touch and his last visit with my family occurred while I was there. After returning to the States in 1963, I always looked for Charlie at every chance I had, but could not find him. My Mother passed away in October of 2009 but she asked about Charlie in her last days. My wife had heard about Charlie and looked forward to meeting him when he could be found. I just found an Email address for Charlie and that he was in Colorado Springs in last part of July. This information was on the Eastern Test Range "Range Rats" web site. I immediately started trying to find him. I Emailed and called a telephone number that I had found through an online search, but received no response. Then, I thought to search obituaries in Colorado and finding this really took me by surprise.
It is ironic that Charlie wound up in Colorado Springs as we moved to Denver in 1972 and moved to Montana in 1978. With my home office in Denver, I made frequent trips there until my retirement in 2002. We did pass through Denver each year for the next three. If we had only known. I truly regret that my searches were unsuccessful these many years. My memories of Charlie and all good ones
Jim Boyter
AKA:Charles James Boyter, 3021 Gregor Ct., Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Jim, Myrtile, Zara Webb
June 15, 2010
Dear Maryse and Ashley,
I am very sorry I could not be with you for Charlie's Memorial. I am glad Myrtile could make it to represent our family at this sad occasion.
I will certainly miss my good buddy Charlie with his unique character and fun spirit. He was always a friend to all. I'll miss sharing a "Buckweiser" as we used to call it, with him. I have wonderful memories we shared together in Seychelles and the U.S. A good ole boy from Carolina will be missed. Goodbye Charlie until we meet again.
Maryse and Ashley...our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We love you and are here for you if you should need anything.
Love,
Jim, Myrtile, and Zara
Iris Meyer
June 14, 2010
Charlie, may you rest in peace. To your family, I know you will miss Charlie and our prayers are with you.
I grew up with Charlie and was a classmate at Easley High School. He was a nice, sweet person. It was great to see him again at the last two reunions. My thoughts are with you and your family... Love, Iris Mulkey Meyer (Rosenberg, TX)
Paul Voss
June 10, 2010
Aunt Maryse, Ashley and Family please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Charlie. Words can’t express the loss. I’ll always remember Charlie as a kind, patient and understanding man who had a great influence on my life. He will be greatly missed by me and my family.
June 10, 2010
To Charlie's family, may God bless and keep you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Charlie may be gone from this life, but his
spirit will live forever.
Jean Posey (Class of 1956, Easley, SC)
June 9, 2010
Dear Maryse and Ashley, We are so glad that he got to meet my boys and family. Although we didn't know him well, we know he was a fantastic man since his daughter, Ashley is amazing. Ashley, we love you and support you through this unbelievably tough time. Love, Linda, Jason, Daniel (age 8) and Jake (age 6) (Redondo Beach, CA)
Andrew, Mica, Chantalle & Ethan Gallegos
June 9, 2010
Dear Maryse and Ashley,
We are all so sad to loose such a superb friend. Charlie was a great person with an incredible sense of humor that kept us all feeling young.
I realize how difficult this time is for you, but you have so many people that love and support you. I'm really sorry I couldn't be there today for the ceremony, but you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless you both and give you strength.
Myriam & Dave Miller
June 9, 2010
Charlie, you will be missed. So many memories from our Tracking Station and Lockheed days. Your sense of humour and positive outlook. Goodbye dear friend till we meet again. Maryse and Ashley, May God be with you during this difficult time. That sure was a nice service.
June 9, 2010
Maryse and family
So sad to hear about Charlie's passing and wanted you to know that you and yours are in my prayers. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Cynthia Diaz
Donna Goodwin
June 9, 2010
Charlie, you were a huge influence on my life. I saw you as a person who loved people, enjoyed life to the fullest and a devoted husband and father. You were there for me for some of the most defining moments of my life, giving me that wonderful graduation trip to meet so many of your friends and Maryse and also walking me down the aisle at my wedding. Our recent conversations focused on staying positive and never giving up on life. I will miss you and love you forever. Maryse and Ashley, I grieve with you to the bottom of my heart. Charlie, I am sure you will get the party started in heaven for all of us to follow.
June 9, 2010
Dearest Maryse, Ashley and family,
So sorry we can't be with you during this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.
Our visit to COS will not be the same without Charlie and his vivacious sense of humor. We will surely miss our "Hot Legs" dance. Rod Stewart sings the song but Charlie had the "hot legs".
God bless you at this painful time.
With much love,
Juanita and Bob
June 8, 2010
Dear Maryse and Ashley,
Jax and I and the kids were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We'll never forget those wonderful beach days at Tarague. We will miss his wry humor dearly. You guys are in our hearts and prayers.
Jackie, Mike, Cein, Brenna and William Cunningham
Celine d"Unienville
June 8, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ed & Terri Voss
June 8, 2010
Charlie's hallmark was his smile. His "joie de vivre" was infectious. We are so very saddened by his departing, his memory will linger long in the hearts of many here on Guam and elsewhere. He is now playing on a bigger, better Golf course and making par all the way.
Maryse, Ashley and family. We are with you in spirit and we pray for God's comfort in this time of great sorrow and loss. We love and miss you.
Sandra Stewart Leatherwood
June 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Charlie was a good friend . Sincerely, Sandra Stewart Leatherwood-
June 7, 2010
Dear Maryse and Ashley;
We are so, so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We will always remember Charlie's friendship, his kindness, his teasing and most especially his smile. Praying that God will wrap you both in his arms and give you peace and comfort at this time.
Love always,
Marty, Joyce, Kathryn, John-Michael and Francesca
Steve Bowie
June 7, 2010
Uncle Charlie: I will always remember you for rescuing our family from those dreadful apartments and placing us in the home on Lavonne. You probably know now what that meant to us. God Bless and rest in peace.
Sharon Voss
June 7, 2010
Aunt Maryse, Ashley, and family, thinking of you at this time of loss. I will always have great memories of Uncle Charlie, know that you are in my prayers and my thoughts.
Maurice & Jackie Robichaud
June 5, 2010
Maryse, Ashley, and family, it is with great sadness that we learn of Charlie's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your time of grief and sorrow.
We reflect on the good times that we had the opportunity to share with Charlie.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In love and friendship always, Moe, Jackie, and family.
Maurice (Moe) Robichaud
June 5, 2010
Maryse, Ashley & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We reflect on the good times we shared together with Charlie. We are so fortunate to have known him. He was a great person, and we will all miss his happy and friendly personality. In love and friendship, Moe, Jackie & family
Lynda Coles
June 4, 2010
Charlie was such a wonderful character, his warm nature, big friendly hugs and his huge smile made me feel so welcome as a new member of his circle of friends. Charlie fought so hard for the six long weeks that he was ill, and 'Team Charlie' never gave up hope. I will miss being scolded by you, I will miss being hugged by you...I will miss you trying to teach an English Girl the basics of American Football. I wish, with all my heart, that I could have known you for longer. Rest in Peace. Lynda xx
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