Charles W. Curry

"Uncle Charlie" Curry playing banjo at our wedding reception, June 12 1981
     Charles W. Curry was born in the United States of America.1 Charles also went by the name of Charlie. We affectionately called him "Uncle Charlie."2

Charles married Roberta I..3

Roberta I. Curry died following a lengthy illness during which time Charlie lovingly gave care and assistance for her comfort.3

His next marriage was to a young-at-heart widow, named Nona Frances Neuendorf, daughter of Herman August Neuendorf and Augusta Ottielia Reetz.4,2

A treasured memory shared by niece Susan Noyes ~ "We were honored when Aunt Nona traveled from Washington to attend our wedding June 12, 1981 in Flagstaff. "

"Uncle Charlie honored us by playing his banjo at our reception. He was festively dressed in his professional performance attire and was the hit of the show. He performed special solo selections, plus he accompanied my sister, Roxie, who presented numerous musical selections on the piano."2

Nona and Charlie continued living in Nona's sea-side cottage in Edmonds as long as their aging health safely allowed after which time they moved to nursing homes.2,5

Charles W. Curry was buried on January 5, 2002 in Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, located at 205 N.E. 205th St., Shoreline, King County, Washington. He is buried in section: S, lot: 4708, site: 2.5,6

2
"Uncle Charlie"

Child of Charles W. Curry

  • Roberta Jean Curry5 (living)

Citations

  1. [S122] This information needs to be confirmed (it has been added here as a temporary assumption by Susan Noyes).
  2. [S29] Shared Memories as known by or remembered by Susan J. Noyes (Prescott, AZ, USA), author of this research compilation. Information compiled as a work in progress beginning 2003.
  3. [S117] Interview with Nona & Charlie Curry (Edmonds, Washington), by Susan J. Noyes, 1995, 1997.
  4. [S49] Interview with Janet Neuendorf Smith (Prescott), by Susan J. Noyes, 1989-2004.
  5. [S115] Interview with Bunnie Hagemeyer (Washington), by Susan J. Noyes, 2001.
  6. [S116] Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, 205 N.E. 205th St., Shoreline, WA 98155 Ph: 206-363-8404 FAX: 206-365-6580, URL on file, Directions:
    Southbound Interstate 5: Exit 177 (Edmonds), turn right on 205th. Travel approximately three-tenths of a mile to Holyrood's entrance on the left (south) side of the street.

    Northbound Interstate 5: Exit 177. Follow signs to Edmonds Ferry. This will circle you around and under I-5 (west). Travel westbound on 205th approximately three-tenths of a mile to Holyrood's entrance on the left (south) side of the street.. Hereinafter cited as Holyrood Catholic Cemetery.
 


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