Michael Charles 1952 - 2008

Michael Charles

Michael Charles

Michael Charles, 55, a resident of Cottonwood, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was the son of Oland and Lola (Freeman) Charles; born July 31, 1952, in Houston, Texas.

Michael was a graduate of Sierra Madre High School, in California.

Michael worked as a mechanical and avionics engineer; a balloon pilot; as well as in computer design. Michael was the owner and operator of Arizona Balloon Works; and took great pride in taking first place at the 2003 Great Reno Balloon Race.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Michael leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Laura Charles of Cottonwood; his sonn Gregory (13); his daughter, Megan (6); three brothers, Greg Charles with his wife Julie of Lake Charles, La., Steve George with his wife, Jill, of Albany, Texas, and Doug Freeman with his wife, Sandy, of Modesto, Calif.; brother-in-law, Tim Satorius with his wife, Lorna of Annandale, Va.; and his father-in-law, Carl Satorius with his wife, Shirley of Marshfield, Wis.

Services for Mr. Charles will be today, May 9, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Cottonwood; where Michael was a member. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m.

Michael will then be laid to rest at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale.

An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com


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