Charles E. "Chuck" Jabbora Jr.

Charles E. "Chuck" Jabbora Jr., 70, a 44 year Royal Slope farmer, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. A life cut short after one hell of a cancer fight by a strong and stubborn man. He would say, "It is what it is".

He was born on May 20. 1943 at Tacoma, Washington to the late Charles E. Sr., and Viola M. (Bronniche) Jabbora. At an early age, the family moved to Danville, Washington, where his father worked at the Border Crossing. They later moved to Blaine, Washington. Chuck attended grade school and middle school at Blaine prior to their returning to Danville. He attended Curlew High School and graduated with the class of 1962. He continued his education at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. He later transferred to Skagit Valley Community College near Mount Vernon and completed his education at Bellingham Technical College. He went to work at Yeager's Sporting Goods store in Bellingham as a Outboard Motor Mechanic. He went to work at Bellingham Hardware Store and while there, he met Karen Marie Mathews.

In 1969, Chuck moved to Royal Slope to develop 254 acres of farmland for resale, but fell in love with the work and stayed. During these initial years, he returned to Bellingham to work at the hardware store in the winters. He was married to Karen Marie Mathews on April 3, 1971. They made their home on the farm in the Royal Slope area. Over the last 44 years, he learned a lot, taught a lot and touched many lives. Besides farming, he loved spending time with his grand kids, woodworking, target practice and tackling any other projects the kids came up with.

He is survived by his wife, Karen "Karie" Jabbora, Royal City, WA; two daughters and one son-in-law, Linda C. Jabbora, Moses Lake, WA and Michelle D. Jabbora and her husband, Joseph Peila, Royal City, WA; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles W. "Charlie" Jabbora and his wife, Madeline Sheplor, Ferndale, WA and two granddaughters, Caaz Marie Lee Peila and Izzi "VV" Viola Victoria Peila both of Royal City, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wally Gustavson.

A Remembrance Gathering will be held at a later date in Royal Slope. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Judes Hospital or the NRA. You are invited to visit his tribute online at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.