Charles M. Campbell

Charles M. Campbell

OGDEN a€" Charles Max Campbell passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2009 at his home in Ogden.

He was born September 22, 1919 in Independence, Kansas, the son of Charles Patton and Ollie Mae Whitehead Campbell.

He graduated from Independence High School and The National Academy of Broadcasting in Washington, D.C. He was a newspaper reporter and radio announcer and retired from civil service following 35 years as a sales contracting officer.

Charles married Shirley Mae Graves on October 29, 1947 in Independence, Kansas and they shared their life and love for 62 years.

He was very proud of his military service with the U.S. Army during World War II serving 32 months in the Southwest Pacific. He saw action in New Guinea, Goodenough Island, and Leyte, Philippines. He was stationed in Sydney, Brisbane, and Townsville, Australia. He was scheduled for the invasion of Japan when the atomic bomb was dropped.

Charles was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and served on the vestry and choir of several churches in earlier years.

He had been a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, and the Ogden B.P.O.E. Lodge 719.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley, and one son, Marshall Max (Mark) Campbell, and one grandson, Patrick Sauter Campbell, all of Ogden; two sisters, Virginia Belle Loach, Denver, CO; his twin sister, Maxine S. Garnand and one nephew, Gary L. Garnand, both of Twin Falls, ID. Charles was very devoted to his grandson, Patrick, who reciprocated with unconditional affection for his grandpa.

The family would like to thank Alpine Hospice and Home Care staff and doctors Justin Mansfield and Brian Heaton for their consideration and care during his illness.

Memorial services will be held Friday, October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2374 Grant Avenue, with the Reverend Claudia Seiter officiating.

At his request, cremation will take place under the direction of Lindquist''s Crematory with inurnment in the Good Shepherd Columbarium and military honors accorded by the V.F.W. Honor Guard.

Following inurnment, the family would like friends and neighbors to share in the celebration of Charles''s life at his home, 1761 Victoria Court, Ogden.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Building Fund, or any charitable organization of your choice.

Funeral Directors, Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com