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Eldon Kirby McDonald 'Chuggy' 'Chuck'

| March 9, 2013 5:00 AM

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Eldon Kirby McDonald 'Chuggy' 'Chuck'

July 20, 1955 - Jan. 10, 2013

Chuck went home to Jesus after a Brave Battle against Liver and Blood Cancer. Chuggy was born in Oakland, California, to Violet and Leonard Mc Donald, the Fourth of Five Children, raised in the Bay Area, Chuck attended Fremont Schools and Graduated from Kennedy High. Chuggy was in business with his parents not once but, twice, Eldorado Realtors, and then with the ownership of the Valley Inn Tavern in Livermore, California. Chuck was employed at The Parts House in Fremont for 15 years, when not hosting Poker Runs at the Valley Inn Tavern, Chuck enjoyed Drag Racing his Corvette, and, Flat Track Dirt Racing in his Caddie at the Fremont Raceway. Chuck decided to drive Big Rigs, Long Haul, while driving across country for 5 years he was fondly referred to as "Gator". Chuck decided to move to Moses Lake, Washington in 2003 after retiring from cross country driving, to be closer to his Sister and Niece's. Chuck was hired at Goodwill Industries as a Driver, and after a while started working in the Production Dept. of Goodwill. Chuck made many friends at Goodwill, and many customers would ask for his advice. Uncle Chuggy's Niece's and Nephew (Zoie, Kaytee Sue, Sierra, and Billy) loved the many camp overs in His back yard the 9 years that he lived here. Chuck loved to host Super Bowl Parties, Big B B Q's in his yard. A Die Hard Oakland Raider Fan, sadly Chuck made the very hard decision to move to Western Washington, in May 2012 when he was told he had Terminal Cancer. Chuggy is survived by his four siblings; Elwood (Joyce) Herom of Valrico, FL and their children, Tammy and Chip and their children. Pam (George) Turner of Union City, CA and their children; Christopher of Union City, CA and Shannon (Jeff) Wargo and their children of SC. Trisha Herom of Moses Lake, WA and her children Michael (Anna) Koblos and son of Manteca, CA; Sandy (Harold) Willis of Moses Lake, WA and their children and Kathy (Larry) Stelmach of Osseo, MN and their children. Mac Mc Donald of Portland, Oregon and Mac's son Noah of CA. Chuck also leaves behind two very special Lady Friend's in Moses Lake, Joyce Watts and Wendy LeSalle, that he enjoyed taking to lunch or just coffee, Chuck also leaves his Very Special Room Mate "Jimmi", Chuck's feline buddy. Chuck has two daughters and one son in Western Washington, Heather, Autumn, Ben Oie and four grandchildren. Chuggy was preceded in passing by his Parents, Grand Parents, Aunt, and his brother-in-law Bill Koblos. Chuck had One Request he wanted a Final B B Q in His yard. On Saturday, June 8, 2013 from noon til ? Will Be a Party of Celebration for Our Brother, Uncle, friend... Chuggy, Chuck, You are very much missed...