Obituary: Bissell, Charles Raymond

BISSELL,
Charles
Raymond

Beloved by all those blessed to know him, went home to the Lord Friday April 27th.

He was 79.

Mr.

“B” grew up in the picturesque Napa Valley active in 4H from age 10 through high school.

He enlisted and was later commissioned in the USAF.

His 27 years of service included tours in Korea and Vietnam.

Mr. “B” earned a degree in Agriculture from UC at Chico and a degree in Education from Whitworth College.

His most joyful years in teaching were spent at Northwest Christian.

He was a true renaissance man.

He loved classical music and literature.

He was an author, teacher and builder of everything from his home to beautifully crafted wooden toys.

Mr.

“B” is predeceased by his wife, Margaret, and three brothers.

He is survived by four children, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his sister and numerous nephews and nieces.

Services to be held at the Veterans’ Cemetery in Medical Lake on Wednesday May 9 at 1:30 pm.

Reception to follow at Lake Spokane Community Church, 6418A Hwy 291, Nine Mile Falls.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.