July 7, 1925 to January 29, 2010
Gone Fishin’
Charlie passed away on January 29th at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital after suffering a stroke December 14th en-route to a family vacation. Charlie is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Darlene and sons; Chad, Kevin (Leslie), David (Karen), step-son Jay (Theresa), step-daughter Brandy, as well as grandchildren Emily, Celia, Tesja, Zachary, Kai, Simone, Justine, Rhea and Courtney. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Gordie (Laverne). We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors, volunteers and especially nurses of the Palliative Care Unit of Saanich Peninsula hospital. You truly made this most difficult time for Charlie and our family easier to bear. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 2166 Mt Newton X Roads, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2B2. www.sphf.ca . Charlie’s family, friends, students, fans, readers and fellow fishermen (and women) meant the world to him. You cannot know how much he enjoyed the letters, photos, and fish stories he’d received over the years. We would love to hear how he’s touched your lives at darlenepwhite@gmail.com. Besides, Charlie always loved having an audience. Charlie White’s Memorial Service: A Celebration of his life Mary Winspear Center, Sidney, BC, The Bodine Family Hall 1 pm, Friday, February 5th. Reception to follow. 2243 Beacon Avenue Sidney, BC V8L 1W9. Phone Number: (250) 656-0275 http:// www.marywinspear.ca
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Marianne McClure
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Brian Dillard A true fishing legend. My grandfather passed down a tape “Why fish strike” to me about 15 years ago, he has since passed away and I am now a father. My son and I have watched this same video and I still find it facinating. May you and my papa rest in peace and share fishing stories – Score one for bilge water!!
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Michael Woloshen Charlie was a terrific guy and exceptionally nice to me. I was a newbie to the TV industry and Charlie was very supportive in our dealings. As former owner of CHEK we had some dealings and worked on some projects together. Charlie always had great spirit. We last talked in 2006 as part of CHEK’s 50th anniversary. He means a lot to the legacy of CHEK and I only hope to do contribute my small part to that memory.
Hi Darlene,
Just visiting Victoria for a business meeting and remembering Charlie and yours wonderful hospitality during Fred Johnson’s and my honeymoon. Googled Charlie and found this and wish to offer my belated condolences. Charlie was inspiring and I’ll never forget something he told me that often comes to my mind when I feel like I don’t have time to do things that are important…He said, “Everyone has the same 24 hours per day.” Fond memories, and I bet your beautiful garden is lighting up with spring.
Thanks again, and I’ll miss Charlie. Marianne McClure