Charles A. Petty, 80, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.
He was born on May 30, 1930 in Hardy, Nebraska the son of Charles & Francis (Traub) Petty.
The Petty family moved to Sedro-Woolley when Charles was a young boy and there he was raised and attended school. He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School with the class of 1948.
He later joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Charles worked for Boeing for a while and at other occupations but worked foremost as a welder at Skagit Steel (Bendix) for many years until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Union and was awarded a certificate for 45 years of loyal service.
Charles’ love of his family came first, then camping.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Glenda, at the family home in Sedro-Woolley.
His son, Mike Petty and his wife Sherry of Lyman and his two daughters, Becky French and her husband Walt of Birdsview and Nancy Petty of Sedro-Woolley. His brother, Eugene Petty and his wife Donna of Vader, WA and his sister, Betty Adams and her husband Elwin of Anacortes; Six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
No immediate services are planned. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
My sincere condolences to the Petty family. I have had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with his daughter Becky. I grew up near Hardy Nebraska where Charles’ mother, Frances, lived with her family until her marriage. A very loving family.
Well my dearest Grandfather, tomorrow marks six long years since I seen your face or even held your hand and looked into your eyes ? ?!!!! Love you and grandma ? like I love life itself and I miss you guys so damn much!!!! I will always have two big holes in my heart ❤️ until I see you guys again in eternal paradise! I will never be able to
Pay you guys back for all you’ve done for me! But I swear I will spend the rest of my life trying God bless my sweet grandparents in Jesus name I pray AMEN
I miss you so.. Our anchor is missing.
Happy new year Dad miss you
Just wanted to tell you that I love you so much grandpa and I miss you! You were the male role model in my life that I needed and without you who knows where I would have ended up maybe dead or in prison so thank you for showing me what a real man is suppose to be Now I show my wife and kids the same I love you forever gramps RIP
Love you and miss you gramps ever single day you will be missed and not forgotten….. I appreciate everything you ever did and will not forget what a great man you were be with the Lord Jesus Christ in his heavenly presence forever AMEN
(I ONLY WANTED YOU) They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. A million times I needed you, a million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you , you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, I’d walk the path to heaven and bring you back again. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. BUT AS GOD CALLS US ONE BY ONE, THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN……. Author unknown
Thank goodness for a wonderful person like you. Your the inspiration your the glue. With your unconditional love, not like any other man we ever knew. You will forever be missed by all your family dear one. You will stay in our hearts forever and beyond. From dusk and then the stars till dawn with the birds and their beautiful song. We Love You dear husband, father, gram pa, and best friend. This is not goodbye dear loved one this is goodnight until we see you again…. Love you dad, always Becky
Dad, it’s ironic that your birthday fall’s on Memorial Day this year May 30th. Mike& Sherry is having a BBQ in your honor….. Everyone will be there, remembering you and sharing memories and stories… You love summer…. All your grandson’s had a fire and overnight get together in your honor…. They shed some tears and much laughter…. Curtis made that possible for everyone. They all miss you so much…. Charlene made it up from Oregon. She cut mom’s hair… Lisa, and baby Gwen and I walked by the river front park, and Lisa told me of her memories of the heart candies you always brought up, around this time of year…. Becky will have Walt put up your flag on the flag pole in the front drive way in your honor…. She knows you love American Flags. Mom misses morning coffee with you….. we miss you all the family….
Dad, you are terribly missed. Camping will not be the same without you. I have so many memories. Thanks for being my dad. I love you……. Becky!
Charles, was my father. He was my best friend.. He was the one person I could always count on…. He never once made me feel unwanted or out of place. He was the one person I truly felt at inner peace to be around. His love was undoubtedly unconditional. All of my mistakes were forgiven and he just made it clear that I should continue to do better. My dad taught me to be kind to others. He showed me what real men are made of love, and warmth and a heart of gold, especially for family…… I wish I could have achieved half of the goodness my father possessed. He helped me raise my children. And I thank him dearly for that. I feel as though now my son’s walk with a piece of his soul inside them….. My cherished memories always include my father. From the day he let go of the back of my bike and I began to ride alone,to the days when I would watch out the front window watching him walk the railroad tracks home from work. His laughter his silly song’s he taught me while rides in the car. He always made me feel so special. That feeling from another human being so many search for all their lives. I had that feeling being in the same room with my father all of my life. I always felt safe and secure. There will never be another to fill my father’s shoe’s. Because he is one of a kind. My heart will forever be broken. No time can ever mend this hurt, sorrow and pain. But in gratitude for all that he has been to me. And in love I feel for him…. I will go on and continue to do better as he always insisted….. For the great love of my life……. I will never forget you father, peace be with you until we meet again…. Love always your daughter Nancy E. Petty
I wish to extend my condolences to Jean, Mike, Becky and Nancy. I know this has to be a most difficult time for them. Chuck will be greatly missed by them and everyone whose life he touched.
I was so sorry to hear about Chuck’s passing. He was always so very nice to me and I want to send my condolences to Jean, Mike, Becky and Nancy.
He will be greatly missed by them and everyone whose life he touched.
Charles A. Petty went onward on Jan 2011 to look for better camping spots. He was a good husband, Father, brother, son and a very good Grandpa and will be truly missed by so many
He loved his grand kid, camping, and being a family man. His life work was a welder and he loved retirement As he could spend more time enjoying the outdoors camping with friends and family Charles is already missed so much by his family, always loyally loved by his family rest easy now chuck. you deserve it, Love wife and family
Dear Grampa,
A.K.A Charles Allen Petty What can I say except your the most kindest warm hearted man I ever met in my life and you were by all means my real father. I love you so much and I thank you for everything you’ve done for me in my life. You are the best Grampa i could ever ask for in the world and i thank GOD i had 25 wonderful years of knowing you grampa I will always miss you as long as I am here on Earth untill the day I come see you and the Lord in paradise, Thank you Jesus that my grampa is in the best hands now of all good bye gramps i love you and thank you for everything…………….