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Charles Charlie Edward Bourgeois
February 20, 1954 - December 25, 2016
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Charles Edward Bourgeois
Feb.20, 1954 – Dec.25, 2016
Charlie passed away peacefully on Christmas morning after a six month battle with Cancer. He fought a good fight with unwavering optimism. He will be forever missed and remembered as Dad, (sometimes as “Yoda”), Grandpa, and C.B.
Charlie spent most of his life in the transport industry making many lifelong friends along the way. While his kids were growing up he became involved in Minor hockey over the past several years enjoyed coffee with “the other old boys” on weekend mornings. Charlie was always available to lend a helping hand to whoever needed it.
Charlie is survived by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Karla, sons Scott (Lindsey) and Ryan, daughters Nicole (Karl) and Shannon (Mike). Grandchildren: James, Lauren, Amelia, Madelyn and Bethany, his brother Frank and sisters Rosemary, Janice and Jeanette, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Marty and his parents, Louis and Margaret.
Charlie believed that in life, success should not be measured by monetary wealth or material belongings but rather by the people you can count on as friends, the children you raise to be well adjusted, happy adults and the best reward in life was Grandchildren. Charlie left us too soon, but, left this life a very successful man.
CB, we will love you forever and “see you in a bit”
There will be no funeral by request. There will be a memorial to celebrate Charlie in the summer.
As an expression of sympathy donations in Charlie’s name are greatly appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 565 10th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 9Z9.
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From: Thompson Funeral Service Staff
Thompson Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Bob and Laurie Jeffs
Relation: Friend
To Karla and family – we were very saddened to hear about Charlie – you are in our thoughts and prayers – Bob and Laurie Jeffs
From: Jack and Sharry Heighton
Relation: friends
Karla and family: So sorry to hear of Charlies’ passing. He was one of our regulars to stop and “chew the fat” at Duhamel store.
Thinking of you, Jack and Sharry
From: Stan Brost
Relation: Friend
Lynda and I send our deepest sympathy. I will miss seeing him around and hearing one of his jokes or telling me how proud he is of his kids. I will definitely miss hearing his”Charlie Chuckle ” as he told one of his many stories. A great sincere man who always had time for other people.
From: Toni Malacko
Relation: Friend
Thinking of the Bourgeois family at this time. Loved Charlie’s sense of humour and smile
From: M Joey Gatchell
Relation: Friend
Karla, Scott, Ryan & Nicole….I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joey
From: Rob and Peggy Hinitt
Relation: Relationship - How did you know the deceased?
Karla and family……Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Rob and Peg
From: colin sutherland
Relation: friend
to my good friend karla and family. my thoughts are with you right now.
. i will connect with you later on sincerely Colin
From: Lawrence Kosiancic
Relation: Friend of the Bourgeois familey
Sorry to hear of Charles Passing I knew the whole Bourgeois family way back to Henry his grand father, Charley was a very friendly and likable person he will be missed by many
From: Sue Maximick
Relation: Good friend
Condolences to the Karls snd fdmily. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many.
Service Schedule
Private service arrangements have been made.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
Canadian Cancer Society, 565 10th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 9Z9.
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