Charles Marvin “Chuck” Alexander

Heartland Cremation - Charles Marvin "Chuck" Alexander

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 Charles Marvin “Chuck” Alexander,  80, passed away February 8, 2012, after a brief illness.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Alexander, whom he loved from the moment he met her on her 16th birthday, February 21, 1948. Together they have five children: Dan Alexander (Denise), Bobbie Stewart (Jim), Gary Alexander (Laura), Randy Alexander (Sue), and Pamela Jones (Chuck).  He is also survived by two brothers: Jerry Alexander (Joanne) and Ron Alexander (Terri), and half sister, Edwina (deceased),  14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many brothers/sisters-in-law, all of whom he loved deeply.
Chuck served four years in the United States Air Force.  He then moved his family to the Pacific Northwest where he worked his way up in sales and management in the elevator business.  His last working years were with Otis Elevator, of which he was very proud to be a part.  He was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, and was both a Scout Master for his three sons, and served on the Council for many years.  He loved to take his family hiking, camping and fishing, and even hiked to the top of Mt. St. Helens with a friend.  He and Barbara had many wonderful years sailing in the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands, and enjoyed traveling. After retiring to Conconully, Washington, Chuck was elected Mayor, twice.   He was a man of conviction to do the right thing, loved to laugh, and has a quiet and steadfast faith that has carried him home to be with God.
There will be visitation on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from Noon to 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at First Church of the Nazarene, 11811 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114.  Private burial will take place at a future date in Conconully, Washington. The family asks that memorial contributions be forwarded to Alex Sanasam, their “adopted son from India”, c/o Bibles for The World, PO Box 49759, Colorado Springs, CO 80949. Please reference account number 41190.

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  1. Bobbie Stewart on February 17, 2012 at 11:10 am

    I sure miss you, Dad.



  2. Barry Willhight on February 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    We always enjoyed seeing you during our trips to Conconully.

    We miss you.



  3. Barbara Rogers on February 18, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    So sorry to hear about your loss, Bobbie. Dads are very special people and they will always remain in our hearts. Bless you and your Mom.



  4. Janae Roberts on February 19, 2012 at 9:04 am

    So deeply sorry for your loss Bobbie. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.



  5. Maureen McShane on February 19, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Bobbie– I am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your family at this difficult time. What a wonderful man!



  6. Pam Jones on February 19, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Miss you Daddy and love you so very much



  7. Heather Stewart on February 19, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    I love you, Grandpa. You and Grandma showed this family what true love, compassion and commiment truly mean. Your legacy will live on in each of us. I miss you.



  8. Robert Stewart on February 21, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    A truly beautiful man that put love of family above all else. And what a loving group of family and friends. His memory will be with me forever. I will miss you very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are always with me.



  9. Whitney R on April 26, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Dear Alexander Family,

    Recently I read in the Kansas City Star about your loved one. I am very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one, Charles Alexander. I am writing to express my condolences to your family. Last year, during the fall, I suffered the loss of my grandmother. I know it is very down hearting and can be of shock. But some one shared some comforting information with me, and I have ennjoyed it so much I try to pass it on.

    I don’t know if you are a Bible reader but it is comforting to know that in the book of Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse 5, (Ecc. 9:5) it talks about the dead being conscious of nothing at all. “For the living are conscious that they will die, but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all.”

    I also appreciated the scriptures found in John chapter 11 verses 11-14. (John 11:11-14) I feel so comforted by verse 11, where it says “Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awaken him from sleep.” It is nice to know that we can view death as just sleeping. Also to know that we can see them again when they awake like in Rev. 21:3,4. Wouldn’t you like that?

    If you would like to discuss more, I would love to share more you can email me at mary.ruth77@yahoo.com. Also I can answer any questions you have.



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