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Charles Francis Church

July 23, 2024

Charles  Church

Charles Francis Church

1952 - 2024

Charles Francis Church passed away peacefully a week short of his 72nd birthday.

Charlie was predeceased by his father Glenn Church and brother-in-law Clifford Hoffart

Left to mourn is his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia. His sons Duane, Jared (Crystal) and their children Cole, Ivory and Jade. His son Jordan (Vanessa) and their children Lincoln, Sierra and Beckett, his mother Rose Church and his siblings; Shirley (Walter) Ball, Garry Church, Richard (Joan) Church and his youngest sister Glenda Hoffart.

Charlie also leaves to mourn the many special friends he made along the way.

Charlie will be remembered for his love of farming, being out at the lake fishing and most importantly, through his family.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 9th, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Dilke Memorial Hall in Dilke, Saskatchewan. A Luncheon will follow immediately after.


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Messages of Condolence


Our sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time. Charlie was an amazing person and will be missed. Over the last few days I’ve experienced Colleen sharing stories of all of the fun times your families had together. Never a dull moment and many laughs. He was a very special person. Big hugs and lots of love to all of you. ❤️ ~ Candace Hill


Good man and family. Pat to you and all your family our sincere condolences. Lost a good one ~ Ray Gartner


Played ball against Charlie years ago. Also had a "few" drinks and lots of laughs. He was a great guy. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace my friend. ~ Dan Folk


My Deepest Sympathy to Pat Duane Jared Jordan and the Church family . Charlie was a good friend and a great man to all that knew him. ~ Dave Gartner


Our very deepest sympathy to you all. Biggest hugs Pat & family. Charlie always could make a person laugh with his one-liners. Thinking of all of you during this very sad time ~ Dan & Robbie Brooks & Family


Sympathy to pat and family. ~ Bryan BURKHART


Our deepest condolences to Pat and the family of Charlie. He touched the lives of many people and had a smile we will always remember. We hope you find solace in the memories you shared ~ Mike and Glenda Gartner


I send my sincere sympathy. The Bible promises that your loved one will come to life again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Revelation 21:4. ~ Gail Floyd


Our sincere sympathy to Pat and all the Church family. Jerry & Linda Metz ~ Linda Metz


My deepest condolences to Pat, Rose, and family. Charlie was such a a happy, fun, and kind man. Enjoyed many fun times with you, Pat and Charlie. ~ Heather Veer


Our Condolences to Pat and boys and family. Charles will truly be missed. Lots of good times and memories. Rest in Peace my friend. ~ Alan & Marilyn Tait


My sincere condolences to Pat & family. Charlie was loved by all. A great guy! He will be missed by all. ❤️ ~ Onagh Crawford


My condolences to the family, Charlie will always be a great friend to us all , such wonderful man . He will be missed by so many ~ Tom Gartner


So sorry to hear. He was just the sweetest guy. A good friend to all, and the best fisherman. Hugs to Pat and kids. He will be greatly missed ~ Blair Kennedy


Our thoughts are with you and your family Pat. Sincere condolences. ~ Barb and Phil Haughian


Richard, Joan and family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. ~ Mike and Debbie Thomas


Our sincere condolences to Pat and family. Ron and Brenda Pettigrew ~ Brenda PETTIGREW


So sorry for your loss Pat and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Brenda Birnie


Pat we are saddened to here of Charlie's passing. Our condolences to you and all your family ~ Clayton Panchuk


Sincerest sympathies to Patricia and family. Charles will be missed by many. ~ Laurica and Gordon Stepan


Sincerest condolences to Pat and the extended Church family. I have the fondest memories of Charlie. ~ Alice Leis


Condolences to Pat and family. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were roaring around every summer down at the beach; first on foot, then on bikes and finally in cars, or old half tons or whatever we could find to drive. They were good times. He was a good guy. ~ Aaron and Lenore Fox


Sending our deepest condolences Pat and all of Charlie’s family . Our thoughts prayers are with you all . Lots of Love Stacey and Greg ~ Stacey Weisbeck


Sincere condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. ~ Marj Loverick


I'm so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to pat and the family. Charles will be well missed, we always joked around a lot and had some great times when we were kids, hugs to you all. ~ Dennis Vogt


My sincere condolences to Pat and the Church family. ~ Caroline Hoffart


So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing, thinking of you at this difficult time but hoping all your wonderful memories will help ease the pain as you navigate the days and years ahead without him. Sending you hugs Pat, if there is anything I can do don’t hesitate to call. ~ Darlene Thorpe


Our condolences to Rose and all the extended Church family on Charles’ passing from the Burns cousins, Sandra, Sheila, Rob and Nancy. I recalled a story Gary used to tell about Charles and Richard and a fruit cupboard at the farm. It brought a smile. Hopefully in time there will be more memories that bring smiles than tears. ~ Rob Burns


Pat to you and your family our sincere condolences . lost one of the good guys ~ Moe and Lynn Ash


Came across the obit when I was looking for my mother’s obit. How well I remember visiting the Church’s farm at Dilke. My dad Al Wilton was born & raised there. I’ve never forgotten Glenn and Rose. ~ Glenn Wilton