B. Charles "Chuck" Hemminger of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, in Bellingham at age 86. Born in Murray, Utah, on November 12, 1920, to Blanche (Root) and Beauford Cyril Hemminger, Chuck was raised in Bellingham and Seattle.
Chuck joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and served in the Pacific Fleet on board the USS Henry T. Allen. After the war, he married Mary Margrette Durkin in 1945.
He was a 50-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Chuck worked many big electrical jobs and was foreman of several in the Seattle area, including the Washington Building. He retired from TransMountain Oil Pipeline with more than 30 years of service.
Chuck was known for his wit, philosophy and charm. From an early age, he was an exceptional artist, impressing everyone with his drawings and sketches.
Chuck was predeceased by his wife Mary Durkin Hemminger of 48 years, his wife Maureen Young Hemminger of 7 years, his daughter Sheila, and his grandson Jim Robinson. He is survived by twin brothers, Gordon (Ann) Miller and Glenn (Martha) Miller; his children: Mary Jo (Mike) Gran, Boyd (Teresa); Jim (Linda); John (Susan); 18 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by his family and many special friends.
Chuck joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and served in the Pacific Fleet on board the USS Henry T. Allen. After the war, he married Mary Margrette Durkin in 1945.
He was a 50-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Chuck worked many big electrical jobs and was foreman of several in the Seattle area, including the Washington Building. He retired from TransMountain Oil Pipeline with more than 30 years of service.
Chuck was known for his wit, philosophy and charm. From an early age, he was an exceptional artist, impressing everyone with his drawings and sketches.
Chuck was predeceased by his wife Mary Durkin Hemminger of 48 years, his wife Maureen Young Hemminger of 7 years, his daughter Sheila, and his grandson Jim Robinson. He is survived by twin brothers, Gordon (Ann) Miller and Glenn (Martha) Miller; his children: Mary Jo (Mike) Gran, Boyd (Teresa); Jim (Linda); John (Susan); 18 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by his family and many special friends.
B. Charles "Chuck" Hemminger of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, in Bellingham at age 86. Born in Murray, Utah, on November 12, 1920, to Blanche (Root) and Beauford Cyril Hemminger, Chuck was raised in Bellingham and Seattle.
Chuck joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and served in the Pacific Fleet on board the USS Henry T. Allen. After the war, he married Mary Margrette Durkin in 1945.
He was a 50-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Chuck worked many big electrical jobs and was foreman of several in the Seattle area, including the Washington Building. He retired from TransMountain Oil Pipeline with more than 30 years of service.
Chuck was known for his wit, philosophy and charm. From an early age, he was an exceptional artist, impressing everyone with his drawings and sketches.
Chuck was predeceased by his wife Mary Durkin Hemminger of 48 years, his wife Maureen Young Hemminger of 7 years, his daughter Sheila, and his grandson Jim Robinson. He is survived by twin brothers, Gordon (Ann) Miller and Glenn (Martha) Miller; his children: Mary Jo (Mike) Gran, Boyd (Teresa); Jim (Linda); John (Susan); 18 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by his family and many special friends.
Chuck joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and served in the Pacific Fleet on board the USS Henry T. Allen. After the war, he married Mary Margrette Durkin in 1945.
He was a 50-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Chuck worked many big electrical jobs and was foreman of several in the Seattle area, including the Washington Building. He retired from TransMountain Oil Pipeline with more than 30 years of service.
Chuck was known for his wit, philosophy and charm. From an early age, he was an exceptional artist, impressing everyone with his drawings and sketches.
Chuck was predeceased by his wife Mary Durkin Hemminger of 48 years, his wife Maureen Young Hemminger of 7 years, his daughter Sheila, and his grandson Jim Robinson. He is survived by twin brothers, Gordon (Ann) Miller and Glenn (Martha) Miller; his children: Mary Jo (Mike) Gran, Boyd (Teresa); Jim (Linda); John (Susan); 18 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by his family and many special friends.
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