Charles Vernon Campbell | Obituaries

February 19, 1953 – July 28, 2021

Charles Vernon Campbell was born on February 19, 1953 in Vancouver, Washington, to Frances Emily (Blanchard) and Vernon Stanley Campbell of Washougal, Washington. In 1956 the family moved to Fern Prairie, north of Camas, WA, where Charles spent the next eight years.

In 1964 the family moved again; this time to the Lacamas Heights neighborhood north of the city. He stayed there until graduating from Fort Vancouver High School in 1972.

Upon graduation, Charles worked odd jobs and traveled, focusing on the northwest so he could be close to his family. However, he enjoyed the southwest where the winters consented to him, including Phoenix, AZ, where he lived briefly.

In 1984, Charles settled in the Yakima Valley after spending time in the Tri-City area, where he worked in various professions. He continued to work in the hospitality industry, assembling and shipping music stands for Manhasset Ind and later for Pexco Aerospace, where he retired in August 2019.

Chuck’s interests included automobiles, buying, selling, and swapping them for something more “classic,” and he enjoyed the many auto shows nearby. He also enjoyed watching the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks, going to church and camping whenever possible. His favorite aspect of camping was the campfires. He loved the family get-togethers, especially the Campbell-Dilley family get-togethers on the northern Oregon coast, where he could “show off” his newest trailer or RV.

Chuck, as he was called by those who knew him, loved God and his Son Jesus and often enjoyed discussing, teaching and learning about the many points of scripture.

Perhaps what Charles enjoyed most was watching and listening to the Weather Channel, and he could tell you what the weather patterns were almost everywhere in the country.

In June 1986, Charles married Patricia Rambur of Toppenish and they were together until her death in 2016. In 2017 he met the love of his life, Ruth Tyler, originally from Fairbanks, AK. They were married at Fern Prairie Methodist Church on October 12, 2019 and were together until his death.

Chuck was loved and loved by all his family and had many friends that he had made all his life. He will be very missed by everyone who knew him. He leaves behind his wife Ruth (Yakima), brother Jim (Nancy) from Soldotna, AK, brother Ken (Susana) from New Port Richey, FL, sister Dorothy (Val) Halverson from Vancouver, WA, six nieces, two nephews, and several cousins. In death he was preceded by his mother Frances and father Vernon. Special thanks to his niece Francine Campbell for all of her hard work and lovable sacrifice in his last days. She made her uncle’s transition from this life to the next so much more pleasant. Special thanks to Chaplain Jerry Brady of the Memorial Home Care Service.

A celebration of life is held in Camas, Washington, along with a funeral ceremony in Camas Cemetery – times will be set later.