This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, CHARLES BAIERLE, 83, born on May 9, 1928 and passed away on September 3, 2011. We will remember him forever. Please feel free to leave a story, picture or video of yourself and your memories of Charles and his family.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI remember many Labor Day weekend traditions: decorating our home for Fall, watching the tennis US Open, and your famous Golf Invitationals in Snohomish. Now those traditions include a tribute to your well-lived life. You and Mom now have two more great-grandkids; Rachel had fraternal twins; two boys: Alex Kelly Mayes, and Jake Patrick Mayes, middle names given in honor of their grandfathers. I believe you still have influence from the other side; thanks for watching over your growing family. Love, "Lynnie Pooh Pooh," one of your nicknames for me that I never should have shared with a girlfriend cuz she uses it occasionally!
Cassie
You'd be 91 today and "Forever Young!" Life has ebbed and flowed these many past years and you are never forgotten. Not sure if you were one helping steer the car when I crashed, but if you were, I believe it!
Love tons,
Lyn
A picture of you sits in my office at eye level as I spend multiple hours at my desk each week. I often think to myself, "I hope my life and actions are making him proud." Your direct influence may be removed from us, but it still lives on! I have no doubt that you have a circle of influence in your new sphere as well. Carry on :-). See you when it's my turn, Lyn
Thought about you over the weekend and just wanted to leave this note celebrating the date of your entry into this crazy world on the 8th. Where do the years go! We miss you and wanted to let you know that your memory lives on with everyone here.
Happy B-Day Uncle Chuck!
Late as usual I fear with this note but always thinking about you. Theresa and I were talking about our respective childhoods a few weeks ago and as always, the most memorable times I have are many hours in what I thought was a giant cherry tree in your front yard on the lake! What a perfect day!
Thank God that we have these memories given we do not have infinite time together. You are missed and celebrated as an important figure in my life.
God speed,
Kim
It has been a long 5 years. We just celebrated Mother's Day plus Chase and Rachel's graduation. Your smile and encouragement was sorely missed. You would be proud of your grandkids as they age and mature!
I love you Dad; keep preparing a place for your posterity.
As ever,
Lyn
I am late as usual getting to spending a few precious moments remembering the many years we were able to see each other once and a while. This year Barb, Lynn, and Cassie served as proxy for one of those terrific times we used to share in person. We had a great day together enjoying each other's presence and frequently commenting on how much we all miss seeing you. Every memory brings a smile, from sitting in a giant cherry tree for hours eating the best Bing cherries I have ever had to watching you work with that retriever that didn't like water! Precious memories all. Can't wait to see you again one day!
I really miss you dad! Troy got married to a wonderful woman that I think you would have really loved! Although the wedding was wonderful, there still was that void of your presence! You were and still continue to be a part of all of our lives. You did a good job raising this family and you will always be our hero! Can';t wait to see you again!!
Cassie
Each year I am capable of further examining this site. This year I read under the tabs "His Life," Gallery," and "Stories." You were such a handsome rascal! Visited your sister Lois in April of this year. When I walked in I literally felt like I had been punched in the stomach; the resemblance was uncanny,,,of course, she's pretty as compared to handsome. A great, albeit too short, 3 WONDERFUL days with Walt Lois, and cousins. Truly, Tom Brokaw said it correctly, "The Greatest Generation." Love you...our new home has several pictures of you so I can walk by and say, "Hi Dad, thanks for watching out for your family while you perform your labors on the other side."
I was thinking of you on your special day. Wanted to let you know you live on in our memories. Looking forward to seeing you again one day!
So much going on in the family you helped create. So our thoughts are always "wish dad,grandpa was here to see this or meet her". We got an amazing opportunity to go spend time with Aunt Lois and Uncle Walt and family. Being with them filled a hole that I've had in my heart since you left, for a little while. I love them so much! I miss you every day and the only thing that makes me get along without you is knowing that you are with Jesus, and we will be back together again. Please ask Jesus to protect our grand children in this time of confusion. Love you to the Heavens and back!!
May 9th gives me added pause to celebrate my Dad who lives on in so many of your lives, habits and outlooks on life. Thank you for mirroring Ihis man who I love, respect and admire so much. (Dad, you probably know this already, but please now watch over me in Utah!)
As ever,
Lyn
Happy Birthday! I hope you are celebrating up in Heaven. We miss you so much! You'd be so proud of Kelly. He's working very hard and succeeding at his job. I know he attributes his hard work to your many teachings. We just had another daughter, Amelia on 4/23. I so wish that you could meet her and hold her. She's absolutely amazing. However, I'm sure you already know her :) Aliyah is huge and doing very well in school. We love you very much!!!
Alicia
As usual, a little late but I wanted to drop you a note. Even though we did not spend much time together, I was always reminded how big a part of our family you were when Mom or Dad would mention "I talked with Chuck yesterday and ....." Always with a light heart and an obvious love for a kindred spirit. Thanks for your influence in my life. Know that you will always be missed and ever remembered.
Wow! I still tear up when I say those words! I really miss talking to you in person, but hopefully Jesus is filling you in on talks I still have with you. Thank you so much for "shining" on Brandon's wedding! We all could feel your presence. I love you so much and can' t wait to see you again. Cassie
Leave a Tribute
I remember many Labor Day weekend traditions: decorating our home for Fall, watching the tennis US Open, and your famous Golf Invitationals in Snohomish. Now those traditions include a tribute to your well-lived life. You and Mom now have two more great-grandkids; Rachel had fraternal twins; two boys: Alex Kelly Mayes, and Jake Patrick Mayes, middle names given in honor of their grandfathers. I believe you still have influence from the other side; thanks for watching over your growing family. Love, "Lynnie Pooh Pooh," one of your nicknames for me that I never should have shared with a girlfriend cuz she uses it occasionally!
MY MEMORY LIBRARY
Imagine if I was given one moment,
just a single slice of my past.
I could hold it close forever, and that moment would always last.
I'd put the moment in a safe,
within my hearts abode.
I could open it when I wanted,
and only I would know the code.
I could choose a time of laughing,
a time of happiness and fun.
I could choose a time that tried me,
through everything I've done.
I sat and thought about what moment,
would always make me smile.
One that would always push me,
to walk that extra mile.
If I'm feeling sad and low,
if I'm struggling with what to do.
I can go and open my little safe,
and watch my moment through.
There are moments I can think of,
that would lift my spirits every time.
The moments when you picked me up,
when the road was hard to climb.
For me to only pick one moment,
to cherish, save and keep,
Is proving really difficult,
as I've gathered up a heap!
I've dug deep inside my heart,
found the safe and looked inside,
there was room for lots of moments,
in fact hundreds if I tried.
I'm building my own little library,
embedded in my heart,
for all the moments spent with you,
before you had to part.
I can open it up whenever I like,
pick a moment and watch it through,
My little library acts as a promise,
I'll never ever forget you
© Sarah Blackstone