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2013
Charles K. Donnelson, 92, passed away at his home August 20, 2013 in Arlington, WA. He was born to Guy and Ruth Donnelson April 24, 1921 in Marshalltown, IA. After a serving in the U.S. Marines during WWII as a paratrooper in the South Pacific he settled in Arlington where he became the manager of the Cascade Valley Hospital laboratory. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Chuck was a loving husband and father who enjoyed being with his family as well as traveling and genealogy. Chuck is preceded by his second wife of 27 years, Irene Donnelson in 2002. Surviving Charles is his wife Viola Donnelson of Arlington whom he married in 1946 and again in 2005; sons, Rod (Diane) Donnelson, Jim (Carla) Donnelson, Stan Lund; daughters, Debbie Bryant, Elise Dufour, Inezanne Skougard, 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 25, 2013, 3:00 p.m. at the Arlington Free Methodist Church, 730 E. Highland Dr., Arlington, WA, 98223.
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September 17, 2013
Jim Rankin
It is with deep regret that Arlington Masonic Lodge did not hear of the passing of Brother Donnelson. The Lodge would like to present a "Scroll of Memory" to the family. Please send an address so that Brother Donnelson can be rightfully honored as a member of Arlington Lodge #129. Email: [email protected]
August 29, 2013
You are constantly in our prayers. May the Lord Almighty will give you strength Charles is with the Lord and we will him in glory!
Pastor Regis and Family
August 28, 2013
BILLY MOE
SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR DAD ROD,YOU TAKE CARE
August 25, 2013
So sorry to hear of the death of Chuck. He was a good man, kind and generous. He will be missed.
August 25, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I have known him for many years and always found him to be a kind and generous man. May he rest in peace.
August 25, 2013
George Hilbish
The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!
August 23, 2013
The Dry Family
Debbie, Todd and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 22, 2013
Dale Heaton
Rod and Diane, sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Please accept our condolences.
August 22, 2013
Dale Heaton
Rod and Diane, please accept my condolences. Our thoughts are with you!
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