Charles Hyde Miner, "Charlie", age 88, of Puyallup, Washington died peacefully from natural causes on December 27, 2014 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Charles Miner was born on September 25, 1926 at the Salvation Army Women's Home in Los Angeles, California to parents Sarah Ann Hyde and Charles C. Miner, though he never knew his father. On his 17th birthday, with his tearful mother by his side, Charles joined the U.S. Navy, a career he served with honors and distinction for twenty-three years and three wars: WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. The Navy recruiter assured Charlie's mother that "the Navy would be a father to him," a promise they kept until his last day.
After the Navy, Charles had several more careers during his life. He was a Deputy Sheriff for Island County, Washington, and later drove long haul truck for Bekins, traveling the country with his wife of over 40 years, Betty. They finally settled in Puyallup, Washington to be near family.
Charlie was a man of many skills, talents and interests. From an early age he loved leatherwork. Later he enjoyed making jewelry from the gold and silver he mined, and stones from rock hounding. He rode Harley Davidson motorcycles from the 1940's until the 1980's. He enjoyed boating and flying and was proud to have earned a pilot's license. If he'd had his way, he would have lived on his boat, The Sweetie Two. Charles was an avid gun collector and was thrilled to show off his collection to friends and family. He was fascinated with and studied photography, even going back to school after retirement to study photography and law enforcement at Skagit Valley College. He really enjoyed socializing with his Puyallup friends and was a very regular visitor at Denny's Restaurant, and Muckleshoot Casino, where he loved to play the slots.
Charles Miner was a great and humorous storyteller. His stories, which may or may not, have included a few embellishments, entertained friends and family over many generations. He loved to travel and had stories from all over the world. He enjoyed colorful songs and sang to his children and grandchildren from the time they were small until they knew the songs by heart and would sing along with him.
Charles Miner loved two women during his lifetime. He married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth Lee, in 1953 and they had three children. In 1971 he met Betty Belcher, the love of his life, on a blind date. They married and with her two children they became a blended family with five children. Their biggest joy was spending time with family. Betty predeceased Charlie in August 2012.
Charles Miner is survived by his five children: Bettie Grace Miner (Randy Galligan), Cindy (Mike) Norman, Sue (Steve) Palmer, Frank Miner and Bill (Tammy) Hormann. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive him. Charlie is also survived by his brother, Jerry Cole and niece Barbara Neighbors.
Charles was a generous and loving man. It was important to him to help others. He regularly donated his time and money to charities that helped others in need. If he had only one dollar in his pocket, he would gladly give it to someone who needed it.
A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015, at 2:00PM. For more information contact: Weeks' Dryer Mortuary, 220 South 134th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98444. www.WeeksFuneralHomes.com.
Reception will follow at Denny's Restaurant, 626 S Hill Park Drive, Puyallup, WA.
Donations may be made to:
Salvation Army
[email protected]
The Salvation Army National Headquarters
615 Slaters Lane
PO Box 269
Alexandria, VA 22313
USO
www.uso.org
United Service Organizations
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20077-7677
The Rescue Mission
www.rescue-mission.org
425 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
Funeral Home:
Weeks' Dryer Mortuary
220 134th Street South
Tacoma, WA
US 98444
Charles Miner was born on September 25, 1926 at the Salvation Army Women's Home in Los Angeles, California to parents Sarah Ann Hyde and Charles C. Miner, though he never knew his father. On his 17th birthday, with his tearful mother by his side, Charles joined the U.S. Navy, a career he served with honors and distinction for twenty-three years and three wars: WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. The Navy recruiter assured Charlie's mother that "the Navy would be a father to him," a promise they kept until his last day.
After the Navy, Charles had several more careers during his life. He was a Deputy Sheriff for Island County, Washington, and later drove long haul truck for Bekins, traveling the country with his wife of over 40 years, Betty. They finally settled in Puyallup, Washington to be near family.
Charlie was a man of many skills, talents and interests. From an early age he loved leatherwork. Later he enjoyed making jewelry from the gold and silver he mined, and stones from rock hounding. He rode Harley Davidson motorcycles from the 1940's until the 1980's. He enjoyed boating and flying and was proud to have earned a pilot's license. If he'd had his way, he would have lived on his boat, The Sweetie Two. Charles was an avid gun collector and was thrilled to show off his collection to friends and family. He was fascinated with and studied photography, even going back to school after retirement to study photography and law enforcement at Skagit Valley College. He really enjoyed socializing with his Puyallup friends and was a very regular visitor at Denny's Restaurant, and Muckleshoot Casino, where he loved to play the slots.
Charles Miner was a great and humorous storyteller. His stories, which may or may not, have included a few embellishments, entertained friends and family over many generations. He loved to travel and had stories from all over the world. He enjoyed colorful songs and sang to his children and grandchildren from the time they were small until they knew the songs by heart and would sing along with him.
Charles Miner loved two women during his lifetime. He married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth Lee, in 1953 and they had three children. In 1971 he met Betty Belcher, the love of his life, on a blind date. They married and with her two children they became a blended family with five children. Their biggest joy was spending time with family. Betty predeceased Charlie in August 2012.
Charles Miner is survived by his five children: Bettie Grace Miner (Randy Galligan), Cindy (Mike) Norman, Sue (Steve) Palmer, Frank Miner and Bill (Tammy) Hormann. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive him. Charlie is also survived by his brother, Jerry Cole and niece Barbara Neighbors.
Charles was a generous and loving man. It was important to him to help others. He regularly donated his time and money to charities that helped others in need. If he had only one dollar in his pocket, he would gladly give it to someone who needed it.
A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015, at 2:00PM. For more information contact: Weeks' Dryer Mortuary, 220 South 134th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98444. www.WeeksFuneralHomes.com.
Reception will follow at Denny's Restaurant, 626 S Hill Park Drive, Puyallup, WA.
Donations may be made to:
Salvation Army
[email protected]
The Salvation Army National Headquarters
615 Slaters Lane
PO Box 269
Alexandria, VA 22313
USO
www.uso.org
United Service Organizations
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20077-7677
The Rescue Mission
www.rescue-mission.org
425 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
Funeral Home:
Weeks' Dryer Mortuary
220 134th Street South
Tacoma, WA
US 98444
Charles Hyde Miner, "Charlie", age 88, of Puyallup, Washington died peacefully from natural causes on December 27, 2014 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Charles Miner was born on September 25, 1926 at the Salvation Army Women's Home in Los Angeles, California to parents Sarah Ann Hyde and Charles C. Miner, though he never knew his father. On his 17th birthday, with his tearful mother by his side, Charles joined the U.S. Navy, a career he served with honors and distinction for twenty-three years and three wars: WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. The Navy recruiter assured Charlie's mother that "the Navy would be a father to him," a promise they kept until his last day.
After the Navy, Charles had several more careers during his life. He was a Deputy Sheriff for Island County, Washington, and later drove long haul truck for Bekins, traveling the country with his wife of over 40 years, Betty. They finally settled in Puyallup, Washington to be near family.
Charlie was a man of many skills, talents and interests. From an early age he loved leatherwork. Later he enjoyed making jewelry from the gold and silver he mined, and stones from rock hounding. He rode Harley Davidson motorcycles from the 1940's until the 1980's. He enjoyed boating and flying and was proud to have earned a pilot's license. If he'd had his way, he would have lived on his boat, The Sweetie Two. Charles was an avid gun collector and was thrilled to show off his collection to friends and family. He was fascinated with and studied photography, even going back to school after retirement to study photography and law enforcement at Skagit Valley College. He really enjoyed socializing with his Puyallup friends and was a very regular visitor at Denny's Restaurant, and Muckleshoot Casino, where he loved to play the slots.
Charles Miner was a great and humorous storyteller. His stories, which may or may not, have included a few embellishments, entertained friends and family over many generations. He loved to travel and had stories from all over the world. He enjoyed colorful songs and sang to his children and grandchildren from the time they were small until they knew the songs by heart and would sing along with him.
Charles Miner loved two women during his lifetime. He married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth Lee, in 1953 and they had three children. In 1971 he met Betty Belcher, the love of his life, on a blind date. They married and with her two children they became a blended family with five children. Their biggest joy was spending time with family. Betty predeceased Charlie in August 2012.
Charles Miner is survived by his five children: Bettie Grace Miner (Randy Galligan), Cindy (Mike) Norman, Sue (Steve) Palmer, Frank Miner and Bill (Tammy) Hormann. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive him. Charlie is also survived by his brother, Jerry Cole and niece Barbara Neighbors.
Charles was a generous and loving man. It was important to him to help others. He regularly donated his time and money to charities that helped others in need. If he had only one dollar in his pocket, he would gladly give it to someone who needed it.
A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015, at 2:00PM. For more information contact: Weeks' Dryer Mortuary, 220 South 134th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98444. www.WeeksFuneralHomes.com.
Reception will follow at Denny's Restaurant, 626 S Hill Park Drive, Puyallup, WA.
Donations may be made to:
Salvation Army
[email protected]
The Salvation Army National Headquarters
615 Slaters Lane
PO Box 269
Alexandria, VA 22313
USO
www.uso.org
United Service Organizations
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20077-7677
The Rescue Mission
www.rescue-mission.org
425 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
Funeral Home:
Weeks' Dryer Mortuary
220 134th Street South
Tacoma, WA
US 98444
Charles Miner was born on September 25, 1926 at the Salvation Army Women's Home in Los Angeles, California to parents Sarah Ann Hyde and Charles C. Miner, though he never knew his father. On his 17th birthday, with his tearful mother by his side, Charles joined the U.S. Navy, a career he served with honors and distinction for twenty-three years and three wars: WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. The Navy recruiter assured Charlie's mother that "the Navy would be a father to him," a promise they kept until his last day.
After the Navy, Charles had several more careers during his life. He was a Deputy Sheriff for Island County, Washington, and later drove long haul truck for Bekins, traveling the country with his wife of over 40 years, Betty. They finally settled in Puyallup, Washington to be near family.
Charlie was a man of many skills, talents and interests. From an early age he loved leatherwork. Later he enjoyed making jewelry from the gold and silver he mined, and stones from rock hounding. He rode Harley Davidson motorcycles from the 1940's until the 1980's. He enjoyed boating and flying and was proud to have earned a pilot's license. If he'd had his way, he would have lived on his boat, The Sweetie Two. Charles was an avid gun collector and was thrilled to show off his collection to friends and family. He was fascinated with and studied photography, even going back to school after retirement to study photography and law enforcement at Skagit Valley College. He really enjoyed socializing with his Puyallup friends and was a very regular visitor at Denny's Restaurant, and Muckleshoot Casino, where he loved to play the slots.
Charles Miner was a great and humorous storyteller. His stories, which may or may not, have included a few embellishments, entertained friends and family over many generations. He loved to travel and had stories from all over the world. He enjoyed colorful songs and sang to his children and grandchildren from the time they were small until they knew the songs by heart and would sing along with him.
Charles Miner loved two women during his lifetime. He married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth Lee, in 1953 and they had three children. In 1971 he met Betty Belcher, the love of his life, on a blind date. They married and with her two children they became a blended family with five children. Their biggest joy was spending time with family. Betty predeceased Charlie in August 2012.
Charles Miner is survived by his five children: Bettie Grace Miner (Randy Galligan), Cindy (Mike) Norman, Sue (Steve) Palmer, Frank Miner and Bill (Tammy) Hormann. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive him. Charlie is also survived by his brother, Jerry Cole and niece Barbara Neighbors.
Charles was a generous and loving man. It was important to him to help others. He regularly donated his time and money to charities that helped others in need. If he had only one dollar in his pocket, he would gladly give it to someone who needed it.
A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015, at 2:00PM. For more information contact: Weeks' Dryer Mortuary, 220 South 134th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98444. www.WeeksFuneralHomes.com.
Reception will follow at Denny's Restaurant, 626 S Hill Park Drive, Puyallup, WA.
Donations may be made to:
Salvation Army
[email protected]
The Salvation Army National Headquarters
615 Slaters Lane
PO Box 269
Alexandria, VA 22313
USO
www.uso.org
United Service Organizations
PO Box 96860
Washington, DC 20077-7677
The Rescue Mission
www.rescue-mission.org
425 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
Funeral Home:
Weeks' Dryer Mortuary
220 134th Street South
Tacoma, WA
US 98444
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