Charles L. Vandeventer, 48, of Charles City, died Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, November 28 at 10:30 AM at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Downey of the Evangelical Free Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Charles Lamont Vandeventer was born in Charles City, Iowa on November 7, 1961, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Coomer) Vandeventer. He attended Charles City Schools and in 1979 during his senior year he quit high school and joined the Marine Corps. He later received his GED and an AA degree in Security Administration. During his 12 year stint in the USMC he was stationed in many places around the world. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, California he met his future wife, Linda Valencia and on October 12, 1984 they were married in Garden Grove, California. After his release from the military he became involved in the security business, eventually owing his own security business, CLV Statewide Security in Garden Grove, California. He was also a special investigator for the Garden Grove police department. Due to health issues he sold his business in 2004, retired and returned to Charles City. Chuck loved to fish and during the years he lived in Charles City you would often see him fishing with his brother-in-law Bill at the Beauty Dam or at the Bend. He was a devoted Miami Dolphin fan beginning with the team's inception in the late 1960s. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing pool. He shared a special bond with his little dog Taco.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Vandeventer of Charles City; a son, Charles Vandeventer II and a daughter, Evelyn Vandeventer both of Charles City; a grandson, Brandon Vandeventer; two sisters, Kathy (Tim) Gerkins of Oakley, Calif. and Chris (Bill) Tonn of Charles City; a brother, Ed (Sheila) Vandeventer of Nashua; adopted sister, Kathy Vandeventer of Minneapolis; uncle and aunt, Larry and Norma Carver of Mason City; an aunt, Ella Vandeventer of Charles City; and high school best friend Eric Dell of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Ronald and Donald Vandeventer; daughter, Rosana Cortinas in 2007; and uncle, Ray Vandeventer.
This obituary was written by Chris Tonn
Chuck also suffered from Polycystic Kidney Disease & was on dialysis for over 2 years.
To My Dearest Family:
Some things I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above, where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you. It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family they'll be here later on. I need you here so badly as part of my big plan, there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man. Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years, because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is over, I am closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best I'm still not far away from you. I'm just beyond the crest. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb but together we can do it taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too that as you give unto the World so the World will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain. And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go. When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free, remember you're not going you are coming here to me. And I will always love you from that land way up above. Will be in touch again soon …………………P.S. God sends His Love --Author Unknown
Funeral services will be on Saturday, November 28 at 10:30 AM at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Downey of the Evangelical Free Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Charles Lamont Vandeventer was born in Charles City, Iowa on November 7, 1961, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Coomer) Vandeventer. He attended Charles City Schools and in 1979 during his senior year he quit high school and joined the Marine Corps. He later received his GED and an AA degree in Security Administration. During his 12 year stint in the USMC he was stationed in many places around the world. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, California he met his future wife, Linda Valencia and on October 12, 1984 they were married in Garden Grove, California. After his release from the military he became involved in the security business, eventually owing his own security business, CLV Statewide Security in Garden Grove, California. He was also a special investigator for the Garden Grove police department. Due to health issues he sold his business in 2004, retired and returned to Charles City. Chuck loved to fish and during the years he lived in Charles City you would often see him fishing with his brother-in-law Bill at the Beauty Dam or at the Bend. He was a devoted Miami Dolphin fan beginning with the team's inception in the late 1960s. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing pool. He shared a special bond with his little dog Taco.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Vandeventer of Charles City; a son, Charles Vandeventer II and a daughter, Evelyn Vandeventer both of Charles City; a grandson, Brandon Vandeventer; two sisters, Kathy (Tim) Gerkins of Oakley, Calif. and Chris (Bill) Tonn of Charles City; a brother, Ed (Sheila) Vandeventer of Nashua; adopted sister, Kathy Vandeventer of Minneapolis; uncle and aunt, Larry and Norma Carver of Mason City; an aunt, Ella Vandeventer of Charles City; and high school best friend Eric Dell of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Ronald and Donald Vandeventer; daughter, Rosana Cortinas in 2007; and uncle, Ray Vandeventer.
This obituary was written by Chris Tonn
Chuck also suffered from Polycystic Kidney Disease & was on dialysis for over 2 years.
To My Dearest Family:
Some things I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above, where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you. It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family they'll be here later on. I need you here so badly as part of my big plan, there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man. Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years, because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is over, I am closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best I'm still not far away from you. I'm just beyond the crest. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb but together we can do it taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too that as you give unto the World so the World will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain. And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go. When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free, remember you're not going you are coming here to me. And I will always love you from that land way up above. Will be in touch again soon …………………P.S. God sends His Love --Author Unknown
Charles L. Vandeventer, 48, of Charles City, died Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, November 28 at 10:30 AM at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Downey of the Evangelical Free Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Charles Lamont Vandeventer was born in Charles City, Iowa on November 7, 1961, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Coomer) Vandeventer. He attended Charles City Schools and in 1979 during his senior year he quit high school and joined the Marine Corps. He later received his GED and an AA degree in Security Administration. During his 12 year stint in the USMC he was stationed in many places around the world. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, California he met his future wife, Linda Valencia and on October 12, 1984 they were married in Garden Grove, California. After his release from the military he became involved in the security business, eventually owing his own security business, CLV Statewide Security in Garden Grove, California. He was also a special investigator for the Garden Grove police department. Due to health issues he sold his business in 2004, retired and returned to Charles City. Chuck loved to fish and during the years he lived in Charles City you would often see him fishing with his brother-in-law Bill at the Beauty Dam or at the Bend. He was a devoted Miami Dolphin fan beginning with the team's inception in the late 1960s. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing pool. He shared a special bond with his little dog Taco.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Vandeventer of Charles City; a son, Charles Vandeventer II and a daughter, Evelyn Vandeventer both of Charles City; a grandson, Brandon Vandeventer; two sisters, Kathy (Tim) Gerkins of Oakley, Calif. and Chris (Bill) Tonn of Charles City; a brother, Ed (Sheila) Vandeventer of Nashua; adopted sister, Kathy Vandeventer of Minneapolis; uncle and aunt, Larry and Norma Carver of Mason City; an aunt, Ella Vandeventer of Charles City; and high school best friend Eric Dell of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Ronald and Donald Vandeventer; daughter, Rosana Cortinas in 2007; and uncle, Ray Vandeventer.
This obituary was written by Chris Tonn
Chuck also suffered from Polycystic Kidney Disease & was on dialysis for over 2 years.
To My Dearest Family:
Some things I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above, where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you. It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family they'll be here later on. I need you here so badly as part of my big plan, there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man. Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years, because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is over, I am closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best I'm still not far away from you. I'm just beyond the crest. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb but together we can do it taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too that as you give unto the World so the World will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain. And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go. When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free, remember you're not going you are coming here to me. And I will always love you from that land way up above. Will be in touch again soon …………………P.S. God sends His Love --Author Unknown
Funeral services will be on Saturday, November 28 at 10:30 AM at Hauser Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Downey of the Evangelical Free Church will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at Charles City. There will be a flag presentation by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.
Charles Lamont Vandeventer was born in Charles City, Iowa on November 7, 1961, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Coomer) Vandeventer. He attended Charles City Schools and in 1979 during his senior year he quit high school and joined the Marine Corps. He later received his GED and an AA degree in Security Administration. During his 12 year stint in the USMC he was stationed in many places around the world. While stationed at Camp Pendleton, California he met his future wife, Linda Valencia and on October 12, 1984 they were married in Garden Grove, California. After his release from the military he became involved in the security business, eventually owing his own security business, CLV Statewide Security in Garden Grove, California. He was also a special investigator for the Garden Grove police department. Due to health issues he sold his business in 2004, retired and returned to Charles City. Chuck loved to fish and during the years he lived in Charles City you would often see him fishing with his brother-in-law Bill at the Beauty Dam or at the Bend. He was a devoted Miami Dolphin fan beginning with the team's inception in the late 1960s. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing pool. He shared a special bond with his little dog Taco.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Vandeventer of Charles City; a son, Charles Vandeventer II and a daughter, Evelyn Vandeventer both of Charles City; a grandson, Brandon Vandeventer; two sisters, Kathy (Tim) Gerkins of Oakley, Calif. and Chris (Bill) Tonn of Charles City; a brother, Ed (Sheila) Vandeventer of Nashua; adopted sister, Kathy Vandeventer of Minneapolis; uncle and aunt, Larry and Norma Carver of Mason City; an aunt, Ella Vandeventer of Charles City; and high school best friend Eric Dell of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Ronald and Donald Vandeventer; daughter, Rosana Cortinas in 2007; and uncle, Ray Vandeventer.
This obituary was written by Chris Tonn
Chuck also suffered from Polycystic Kidney Disease & was on dialysis for over 2 years.
To My Dearest Family:
Some things I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above, where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on Earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you. It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone as for your dearest family they'll be here later on. I need you here so badly as part of my big plan, there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man. Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you every day and week and year and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years, because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned but if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is over, I am closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best I'm still not far away from you. I'm just beyond the crest. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb but together we can do it taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too that as you give unto the World so the World will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain. And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go. When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free, remember you're not going you are coming here to me. And I will always love you from that land way up above. Will be in touch again soon …………………P.S. God sends His Love --Author Unknown
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