"I remember meeting Chuck for the first time... he stood so tall and proud of his girls... it was at my son's wedding, when he married one of Chuck's six daughters, Cherie... she was so tiny standing next to her father... and I watched as he looked at my son so sternly and made him promise to take care of his daughter. That is what father's do. Chuck was a fine man, and my son became "his" son. Rest in Peace, Chuck... and know that my son, Mike, will take care of Bev while you are gone. Amen "
In loving memory of
Charles McClure
April 1, 1933 - December 14, 2018
Charles Edward McClure age 85, of Ames, Iowa died at Israel Family Hospice house in Ames, on December 14, 2018. The family invites you to join us for a time of sharing at Grandon Funeral Home and Cremation Care from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, January 26, at 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, with a Celebration of Life gathering at the Moose Lodge 644 190th St. Ames, Iowa, beginning at 4 p.m. with food & drink provided.
Charles born April 1, 1933 in San Francisco, California, the son of Marion and Margaret McClure. He graduated from Ames high school in 1952. He entered the US Army, where he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska and was honorably discharged in 1954. He married Beverly Stark on June 24, 1956 at First Christian Church in Ames, Iowa. Charles was a law-enforcement officer, for the city of Ames for 38 years, retiring in 1996. Never working just one job, his side jobs included construction, autobody, and farming. Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, garage sales, traveling, golf, genealogy, wintering in Texas, ISU sporting events, and the Green Bay Packers. He was a member of the American Legion of Ames.
Charles is survived by his wife, Beverly McClure of 62 years. Daughters, Cynthia (Jeffrey) Shaud, Tammy Lauri and Karl Lauri, Cherie (Mike) Phillips, Kelley (Dean) Hemesath, Tobi (Paul) Lutgen. 13 grandchildren, Brandon, Brett, Brooke (Shaud) Cole, Stephanie, Paige (Lauri) Brandy Sills (Phillips), Hanna Wassenaar (Phillips), Carter, Shayna (Hemesath), Jessica Lande, Cody, Tristan (Lutgen) 7 great grandchildren, Wyatt, Rylann, Daniella, Keller, Lincoln, Harper, and Grayson. A brother Earl McClure (Judy) and sister Jackie Christenson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Earl (Mac) and Margaret McClure, brothers-in-law, Paul Sydnes and Eugene Christenson.
A proud man who served his family, community and country with great pride.
Online condolences may be directed to: wwwgrandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"I only met Chuck for one weekend, but I heard a hundred good and funny things about him from my dad, whom he has helped tremendously and been a good friend to. When my daughter and I met him, he welcomed us into his home with open arms. I got really tired after a day of family activities and went to the livingroom to nap in the recliner. Chuck was also hiding out in the livingroom (haha) and we had a very nice talk. He was humorous and interesting. He loved his family deeply. He will be missed by many. ? Sam"