Obituary: Stevens, Charles
Age 71
He was born on July 3, 1942, at Oregon City, OR, to Jesse J. and Anita M. (Elsass) Stevens.
When he was three years old, hes dad drowned in a mill pond accident, so mom brought her three young children back to live on Flathead Lake where Charlie enjoyed the open spaces, plus the camaraderie of siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and two sets of grandparents.
On his birthday in 1947 a new father, Melvin Syth was added to the equation.
Then at the age of eight a move was made to Libby, Montana for most of his school years.
As a young man, he assumed a six year military career with the United Stated Marine Corps.
Upon completion he returned home and eventually settled in Athol, where he had memories and connections from his short time there as a teen.
Though Charlie struggled with medical issues, that didn’t stop him from any and all activities, including delivering the Spokeman- Review with big brother Ken as a child, camping, plus any challenge or sport.
One of his greatest pleasures was time being outdoors fishing with his friends.
We will miss you Charlie.
He was prededed in death by his loving parents; brothers, Kenneth Stevens, Larry Syth; and sister, Doris Battin.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Stevens; his sister, Mary Thomas and husband Dave of Helena, MT; brother, Gregory Syth and wife Tina of Cheboygan, MI; and close friends, Alan and Judy Kazemba of Spokane, WA.