Extracted from The Eureka Times-Standard (Eureka, CA)
CHARLES WEBSTER WALKER
Charles was born August 18, 1927, a native of Oak Grove, LA. He died peacefully in his Blue Lake home Monday, August 8, 2005, cradled in the arms of his son, John Paul Walker.
Born a sharecropper, he also worked the oil fields in Texas, then settled here and worked at Simpson Mill for 29 years, until his retirement (1960-1989).
He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Roseanne Pepper; sisters, Gladys and Era; wife, Edith Fay (1975); a son, James W., 42, who passed away last November; and a beloved longtime companion, Vallie H. Seat.
He is survived by his sons, John Paul, 40 of Blue Lake and Charles Michael, 44 of Utah and daughter-in-law, Marianne; three brothers, J.E., John H., and Willis; and a sister, Ethel, all residing in Bastrop, LA. He is also survived by three grandchildren, April, 17, Amber, 10, and Shannon, 8, all of Utah.
Special thanks to Dr. Sogaard, friends Ramona and Sue Seat, Humboldt Home Infusion, SJH Home Care (RN-Lou), and all who gave comfort and support.
Donations may be made to Humboldt Home Infusion or Hospice of Humboldt (Julie, you are awesome!)
A memorial service (no viewing) will be held Friday, August 19, 2005, at Paul's Chapel at 11:00 am. All are welcome to attend.
No rain, no rainbows.
Arrangements were under the direction of Paul's Chapel, 1070 H Street, Arcata, CA.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2005