Charles Henry Leber

Charles Henry Leber

October 18, 1919 — August 2, 2009 Charles Henry Leber Jr., known to family and friends as “Chuck”, passed away on August 2, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, WA, with his wife Helen at his side.Chuck was born to Charles Henry (Sr.) and Myree (St. Arnold) Leber in Seattle, WA on October 18, 1919. His youth was spent between Kent and Spokane, WA, and he graduated Kent High School in 1937. Chuck married Patricia (Patty) Keogh in 1939. They made their home in Kent, and had two children, Charles H. Leber III and Lynda Myree Leber.Chuck made a very successful career as the owner and operator of Leber Pole and Piling Co. He later joined his father in the family-owned National Public Service Life Insurance Co. in Seattle. Patty passed away in 1973.On August 24, 1975, Chuck and Helen Christen were married in Kent. There followed 34 wonderful years together, enjoying sailing, RV travel and family gatherings. Following Chuck’s retirement they spent each year between their homes in Arizona and Washington.Chuck had an insatiable appetite for learning and became expert in many areas, including estate planning, and computer engineering and technology. He became an accomplished sailor with his first mate, Helen, on their sailboat, the “Rebel”. (Spell “Rebel” backwards to see how they got the name.)Chuck also spent many years golfing, and was one of the founding members of Meridian Valley Country Club. He enjoyed playing squash at the YMCA in Seattle. In his later years, Chuck enjoyed tennis, especially doubles when he claimed he couldn’t move fast enough anymore to play singles!He is survived at their Blaine, WA, home by his wife Helen. He is also survived by his daughter Lynda Adams, daughter-in-law Sharon Leber, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Other surviving family members include a half-brother, Douglas (Diane) Leber, half-sisters Valerie Leber Keyes, Donna (Jerry) Stockholm, Victoria (Rick) Johnson, and Camille Leber, one niece and nine nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patty Leber, son Charles Leber III, and half-brother, Donn Leber.Cremation will be handled by the Neptune Society. A family gathering will be held in Kent, WA, at the home of Sharon Leber. Memorials suggested are a Hospice or other Charity of choice.