HRUBY, Charles J., Jr.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, January 19, 2003 Charles J. Hruby Jr., 76, of Twin Falls, Idaho, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at his home in Twin Falls, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Chuck was born March 31, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Charles Hruby and Rose (Schmidt) Hruby. He grew up and attended schools in Cleveland, graduating from the Benedictine High School in 1944. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II. Upon returning from his tour of duty, he took a job with American Airlines in Phoenix, Arizona and served as Radio Communications and Flight Scheduler for over 30 years. He then took a job with America West Airlines and worked five years for them until his retirement in 1989, when he and wife, Mickey moved to Twin Falls. Chuck enjoyed arts and crafts, jokes and going fishing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Michaele (Mickey) of Twin Falls; one daughter, Diane M. (Hruby) Shipman of Hailey, Idaho, one brother, Dr. John (Fran) Hruby of Pueblo, Colo.; one grandson, Daniel J. Hruby. His parents preceded him in death. Private Family services for Chuck will be held at a later date. Cremation and Private Inurnment are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home & Crematory of Twin Falls, Idaho. The family respectfully requests that only your thoughts and prayers be with them, please send no flowers. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.