Obituary: Norris, Charles E.

Age 80

Sun., May 15, 2016

NORRIS, Charles E.

May 19, 1936 - May 4, 2016

In loving memory of a great husband and father Chuck Norris was reunited in Heaven with family that proceeded.

He was born and raised in Yakima, Washington where he grew up and met the love of his life Helen and married in 1958.

This union of love produced three children Jackie who is with him in Heaven, Douglas (Shelia) Norris and Richard (Alice) Norris.

He held many positions in transportation and Traffic Management and took much pride receiving his degree from Columbia Basin College in that field.

He finished his professional career as a dealer trade driver at Gee Automotive.
Chuck is also survived by six grandchildren, Mike who Chuck and Helen raised, Doug JR., Samantha, Makala, Makenzie, Zachary and three great grandsons, Dominik, Cayleb, and Trent.

Chuck is also survived by a sister Irene, and brother John.
At Chucks request and wishes no formal services will be held.

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