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Obituary: Gotham, Charles Harry

Age 83


GOTHAM, Charles Harry “Chuck”

A lifelong resident of the Colville area, was born June 29, 1928 at the family home at Blue Point to Harry C. and Clara (Bonette) Gotham.

Chuck passed away on March 16, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was briefly married and divorced, to which one son, Jim was born.

Chuck married Rose Marie Lundquist on October 8, 1955.

They made their home on the ranch until 1959.

Chuck started his law enforcement career in 1960 and retired from the Stevens County Juvenile Department in 2001.

He is survived by his wife, Rose at the home; his sister Caroline Dotts, of Colville; he is also survived by three sons, Mike, Gary and Bryan Gotham all of Colville; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, infant brother and sister, Joyce.

Memorial service will be held at Colville Community Church Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10:30 am.

Luncheon provided following service.

Memorials - St. Paul Lutheran Church and Opie/Coxie Foundation 1030 Olympic Way, Colville, or Hospice of Spokane, PO Box 2215, Spokane.