Richard Gordon Charles

1944 - 2013

Richard Gordon Charles obituary, 1944-2013, West Vancouver, BC

BORN

1944

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Hollyburn Funeral Home

1807 Marine Drive

West Vancouver, British Columbia

Richard Charles Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 7, 2013.

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May 31, 2013

Pat Charles

Thank you all for your kind words of remembrance . Rick is truly missed every day,but he left wonderful memories . Reflections of his well lived life .

Pat Charles

March 14, 2013

Brian and Amy Kelsch

Glad to have heard Rick's boistrous chuckle so many times........his chuckle will live on! Great memories.

February 27, 2013

Adele Turner

I was very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Rick. I really enjoyed the years I worked with him at Dominion Securities, Vancouver. One of his many wonderful qualities was his wonderful sense of humour and infectious laugh. Only wished I hadn't lost contact with him after I left that company. God speed....until we meet again.

February 16, 2013

Janet and Doug Thomas

It is with great sadness that we heard this news. Rick will always be remembered for his smile and good humour. Our sincere condolences to Pat and their family.

February 16, 2013

Valerie Wieczorek

We will miss that wonderful and infectious grin. Rick was a very warm and caring person and he shared his joy of life with us. Many fond memories of times spent together. Val, Kerry and Katie Wieczorek.

February 16, 2013

Max Wieczorek

A warm memory of our hike through the Rockies, we so enjoyed the bacon Rick brought along (probably every bear around enjoyed the aroma). However the cast iron frying pan (so very heavy) that Rick carried to cook the bacon in wasn't so necessary a couple of days later, and, like a now experienced, hiker he donated the pan for the bears to clean out. Wonderful memories of a trip shared with a wonderful friend.

February 15, 2013

I was delighted by Rick's enthusiasm and energy. It was a pleasure to see the Sunshine Coast property. I was glad that Rick wanted to sell me his "Lifetimer" aluminum boat and it has been giving us great service at Gambier ever since (it does have a new engine).

February 15, 2013

Ron Goos

Another sad day with the loss of a beautiful man that was Rick. Thankful for my experiences with Rick and Pat. Namaste.

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