KLIM, Charles (Chuck) N.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ March 31, 2008 Charles "Chuck" N. Klim, 69, died after his final struggle with cancer in Mesa March 24, 2008. He was born in Phoenix Jan. 29, 1939, to Nicholas and Emma Klim and lived in Lakeside for the past 31 years. Chuck's love of life, his humor, his adventure stories and his generosity and friendship will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Nick, his baby Leif and three-year-old daughter Erika. Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Irene "Rene"; children Morgan, Joshua, Lia and Jim; mother Emma; and siblings Judy, Pat, Lynda and Bob. The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of Mayo Clinic and Hospice of the Valley. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Blue Ridge Christian Center in Lakeside Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m.