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Sacramento Valley National Cementery 5810 Midway Road,Dixon, CA 95620Dear Friends and Family-It is with tremendous sorrow and deep gratitude that I write to share that Charlie Brown died early August 11th around 4 a.m. In what may have been God speaking to Charlie's family, or Charlie reaching out as he left this life, Meg, Doug's wife Michelle, Michelle's mother Eileen, all in separate locations, woke up right around the time of his passing.Over the course of the last two weeks, since last I wrote, Charlie had the opportunity to be with, talk with, laugh and cry with, pray with, and say goodbye to his immediate family. The four grandchildren and their parents visited for several days, giving Charlie chances to snuggle with them, take one last putt with his oldest Sam, listen to stories, and generally enjoy their playful bonding (tackling in the back yard). Charlie was even able to enjoy some foods he hadn't eaten in years, pie, pickles, and especially apple fritters.Meg spent a week with Charlie and Mary providing deeply comforting and loving care to both Charlie and Mary, and helping Charlie transition from this place to the next.Mary, Doug, Michelle & their family including Michelle's mom, Eileen Loperena spent Friday-early Sunday morning caring for Charlie, making sure he was comfortable. Charlie rested peacefully throughout those two days and left us early this morning. Mary, Doug, Michelle, Sam, Everett, Nathan, Eileen, and Michelle's sister, Jen celebrated Charlie's life, this morning at breakfast, with apple fritters all around! We know that Charlie was and is rejoicing in Heaven, smiling upon his family, freed from his failing body, and whole once more in the arms of God.The Brown family cannot thank all of you (and each other) enough for all of your prayers, pies, flowers, plants, thoughts, emails, and other ways you have held our family and specifically, Charlie, in your hearts. Thank you.Charlie's military service was incredibly important to him so as a retired Major in the United States Air Force his life and service will be honored on Friday, August 23rd at 1pm with a Military Honor Ceremony held at:
Charlie's memorial is set for Saturday, August, 24th at 11 a.m. at Centerpoint Community Church. With a reception following the service in the Family Life Center.
515 Sunrise
Rosevile,CA 95661
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Iowa Donor Network www.iowadonornetwork.
Rosevile,CA 95661
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Iowa Donor Network www.iowadonornetwork.
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie. We met at the Iowa City Transplant Support Group. Perhaps you might remember me from that. I had a kidney transplant in Oct. 2011. I only came to the group 3 or 4 times but I was impressed with both you and Charlie's warmth, dedication to each other and bravery. I'm sorry that Charlie wasn't able to receive his liver but I am glad that you guys were able to get back home to be near family and friends. My prayers go out to you and your family. I was very moved by the video tribute that was posted by the Iowa Donor Network on Facebook. May God bless you and bring comfort to you as you remember and celebrate Charlie's life.
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