Charles Arthur Reynolds

Charles Arthur Reynolds, 83, of Seattle and formerly of La Grande died Aug. 31. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Monday at the Telford Funeral Chapel in East Wenatchee, Wash. The funeral Mass will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Apostles Catholic church in East Wenatchee. A dinner will follow.

Mr. Reynolds was born May 21, 1922, to Charles H. and Hazel Reynolds in La Grande. He attended Notre Dame University and graduated from the University of Oregon. He worked with his father and brother at Reynolds Insurance Co. in La Grande, and married Jane Ellingboe.

He began teaching at the age of 49 at Davis High School in Yakima, and earned his teaching credentials through Central Washington University, and earned a master's degree at Gonzaga University. He worked with the Spokane juvenile System and the Educational Service District in Wenatchee. He was a teacher and counselor up until his retirement four years ago.

He was a three-time champion at the La Grande Country Club, and enjoyed golf almost as much as hunting and fishing. He was known for his sense of humor. La Grande was always home.

Survivors include his wife of Seattle; children, Sally Theisen of Seattle, James Reynolds of East Wenatchee, and Charles Jr. "Kip" Reynolds of Paris, France; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two brothers, Everett "Shrimp" Reynolds and Marion "Bud" Reynolds, died earlier.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a scholarship fund in care of Telford's Chapel, 711 Grant Road, East Wenatchee, Wash. 98802.