Charlene Esther Wilbur
February 22, 1962 - January 24, 2016
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Charlene Esther Wilbur
February 22, 1962 - January 24, 2016
Obituary
Charlene Esther Wilbur passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was born in Santa Monica, California, on February 22, 1962, to William (Bill) and Loreen Wilbur, and lived the majority of her life in the Pacific Northwest with her children: Christal Wilbur, Felix Wilbur (Angela Maguire), and Felicia Lowe. Charlene is survived by her parents, children, grandson Felix Maguire-Wilbur, siblings: Raymond Wilbur (Pam James), Nadine Wilbur, Joseph Wilbur (Yolanda Felix-Wilbur), numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James E. Solomon, Lucy (Phair) Solomon, and John & Esther Wilbur; her nephew Joseph Felix Wilbur, and cousin Erin Solomon; her uncles, John Wilbur, Pat Wilbur, Frank Wilbur, Tony Wilbur, and Craig Solomon; and her aunts, Dee Dee Eaton, Geraldine Eileen Cordero, and Rosalee Solomon.
Charlene was a loving mother who valued spending time with her family, entertaining loved ones, and cooking her signature dishes. She loved being a grandmother to her beloved Baby Fee, and bringing her family together through her love for games, especially croquet. A spirited competitor, Charlene enjoyed winning—especially against her sister, Nadine.
As a new student at Northwest Indian College, she quickly became a favorite amongst her classmates, always prepared with snacks and treats to share with her friends. Charlene was a collector of crystal who loved listening to music, capturing moments on her phone, pole fishing, boating, camping, and being in nature.
She had a genuinely loving and welcoming heart, and will be missed by many.
A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 6pm, and a funeral service on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 10am. Both services will be at Wexliem Community Building.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: January 28, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
Prayer Service
- Date & Time: January 27, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
11 responses to Charlene Esther Wilbur
Chela De Leon says:
January 24, 2016
In my heart Charlene will forever stay young and spirited and always be smiling that smile of hers. I will miss her laughter and that sincere hug you got when you came and left at those special gatherings. I feel blessed to have known her and her family and to have shared their love. She will not be forgotten and will always be remembered with a smile in my heart. My condolences to all those whose life she touched.
Jackie Myers says:
January 24, 2016
To Charlene’s family and friends, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I share that loss. Although I did not know Charlene long (we met just before the holidays), I could tell she was full of love, and that love was what sparked an instant friendship. She will be remembered with the warmth and thoughtfulness that was Charlene.
C.B. says:
January 24, 2016
To the family of Charlene Esther Wilbur, I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort found at John 5:28 & 29.
susie says:
January 24, 2016
She is a very loved person . I have seen all the post and love flow out on face book . Sorry you have to go throw this pain . My love and hug go you to youall .
Angie Rose (alvarez) says:
January 24, 2016
My Friend, Will truly Be missed. I’ve known Charlene for almost 40 yrs. And through those years we both went on to have our children and relationships but we always managed to run I to eachother at just the time when one of us needed a shoulder to cry on and a loving ear, we use to comment to eachother that it’s so odd that no matter where we were in our lives or what part of the county we were in when we needed that one person to make us smile, God always made sure we ran into eachother. I love her always, she was one of the best people I knew, she made so many of us laugh, its now time for her to sit at the side of Our Lord. I can hear her now..”Hey God did ya hear the one about….”!I Love You My Friend, Rest in Peace
VIA CON DIOS. (Go with God)
Angie a.k.a little bit