In loving memory of

Charles W. Bendokas,
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

Charles W. Bendokas Jr., 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed on to eternal life peacefully on October 16, 2002. Born March 4, 1918 in Newark, New Jersey to Charles and Ann Bendokas. Stationed early in WWII at Fort Lewis, Chuck later served as a medic during the war in the European Theater. While at Fort Lewis, Chuck met the love of his life, Elizabeth Betty, in 1942 and they married in November of 1945. They lived and loved together for 57 years. While enjoying a long and successful career in building products sales, Chuck and Betty loved and raised four children. Always ready with smile, a story, or his melodic whistle, Chuck was a friend to many. Chuck had a flair for woodworking and art and shared his paintings with his family and friends. He so loved his grandchildren and made many handmade wooden toys and boats for them. For the last year and a half of his life, he was lovingly cared for by Semida and Ray Moldovan, Pam and the staff at the Queen Hill Family Home in Bothell. He will be greatly missed by his family. Survived by his beloved wife Betty, daughter Donna, son Jeff and wife Pat, son Tim and wife Heidi, son Jon and wife Carrie, grandchildren Emily, Kazie, Ari, Andrew, Charley, Mitchell and Megan and sister Doris Jack and many nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral mass to be held 11 am Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at St. Brendan Catholic Church 10051 NE 195th, Bothell, WA 98011, with a reception following. Memorials suggested to the St. Brendan Parish Capital Campaign Fund or the Bothell Historical Museum.

Tributes

Stebbins C. Rohrback wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Remembering wonderful times together and now the peace that passes all understanding. We send our love to the Bendokas Family. Steb Rohrback and family"

Mark Levy wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Please accept our condolences for your loss. Mark Levy and Marcia Sohns"

Marcia Sohns wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Please accept our condolences for your loss. Marcia Sohns and Mark Levy"

Barry and Margaret wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Tim,thanks for being the great example you have always been with the love and respect due your father. One of HIS commandments is to honor your father and mother, and you have pleased our heavenly Father in dong so. This earthly life is only a dot in regards to the eternal life free from sorrow, pain and regret that is promised to those who love Him."

Bryan & Joy Urakawa wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one."

Judy Johnson Lorance wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Donna, Emily, and Charley, My sincere condolences to you and your other family members in your loss. My prayers are with you. Judy Johnson Lorance"

Arlene McLeod wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Condolences to you and your Family. Arlene/Ron McLeod and Family"

Joyce Bashey wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"I remember how patient Charles was during Doll Day and all the ladies there at his house talking dolls, having lunch and making a lot of noise. He was always kind and friendly to all. He will be missed."

Anna Welsh Jacoby wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Dear Mrs. Bendokas, Donna, and family, Please know that there are many who want to comfort you and realize your pain, including me. Mr. Bendokas was the ideal dad. I remember when he picked Donna and me up from a day of shopping in downtown Seattle. I know now he had worked hard all day, but I didn't then. He was cheerful, funny, and loved listening to Barbra Striesand. Mrs. Bendokas, both you and Mr. Bendokas always made me feel welcome. It was fun to see what a real family was like . . . kids going in every direction, friends over, always lots of laughter. I remember all of you fondly and know that you will comfort each other and enjoy your rich and plentiful memories of Mr. Bendokas. Anna Welsh Jacoby "

Reen Doser wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Dear Jeff and Pat, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I know you'll both be such a strength for your Mom. Finding strength in family is a blessing when we are filled with sorrow. "

John H and Jane Britton wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"To my classmate Donna,my condolences to you for the passing of your father. Email me if you can. John H Britton "

Kati Risvold Dettmer wrote on Mar 18, 2009:

"Dear Aunt Betty, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Chuck. I haven't seen you since I was very young but I do think of my family often, which you are. I can remember how he teased Donna and I once after we had eaten...I laughed so hard I kinda wet my pants and Donna knew it which made it even more hillarious. I'm happy to have that memory. I loved my Uncle and I'm so sorry you are having to grieve him along with the rest of us. I love you too, Aunt Betty. God bless you and all of the kids and their kids. Mom just gave me your address so Ill write to you later. please send my cousins my love.....my love to always Kati/Kathy "