Chuck Woolsey 88

Chuck Woolsey, 88 passed away peacefully on Sept. 7 2014 in Post Falls, Idaho.

Chuck was born Nov. 7 1925 in Munden Kansas, grew up in Hastings Nebraska.

Chuck joined the U S Navy in 1943 and served three years in the Pacific Theater on the USS Proteus, radio man 2nd class. He was stationed in Guam, Midway, Pearl Harbor and Japan, where he witnessed the signing of the surrender at Tokyo Bay.

After the his service, he worked for Sears and Roebucks where he met his future wife. He later worked for Rite Loom Carpet Co. installing carpet in about every home in the LA area.

After the death of his wife, he moved to Post Falls, ID to be with his daughter and son-in-law.

Chuck was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grand father, uncle and friend.  He was always there to lend a hand for family and friends, he could never say no to anyone. Chuck was one of those guys, that once you met him, you would never forget him.

My father had the honor of going to Washington D.C. last year on the Inland Northwest Honor Flight. This was truly a pleasure and a memory that I will always treasure. My fathers words are "Every Veteran Needs to see This"

He was preceded in death by his parents 12 brothers and sisters, wife Clarice and Son Chuck Jr.

He is survived by his sister Wauneta Jean Graham, of Hastings Nebr. His daughter Vicki Booth and son in law Larry Booth of Post Falls ID. His granddaughter Danelle Petersen of Denver CO. His grandson Trevor Petersen of Bellingham WA. and his great grandsons Cody and Zander of Denver CO.