Chuck W. Eggert passed away suddenly at his home on June 25, 2017 at the age of 64. He was born in Bellingham to Marven and Arlene Eggert on July 10, 1952 and was a resident of Whatcom County for most of his life.
He graduated from Bellingham High in 1971 and began working for the Whatcom County Road Department in the surveying division and then worked in construction as a truck driver. His next job was with Intalco where he was an employee and union shop steward.
Chuck had a desire to help others, which was a good fit for the next chapter in his career. In 1988, he started working for Teamsters Local 231 as a union representative and was proud to follow in his father’s footsteps in 2002 when he was elected secretary-treasurer. He held that position until he retired in 2011. He served on the Joint Council of Teamsters #28 as vice president and as a board member for various organizations. He was a reserve deputy for Whatcom County, a volunteer firefighter and commissioner for the Lake Samish Fire District, and also served as Lake Samish Community president.
Anyone who was ever a neighbor of Chuck’s would testify that he was the ultimate neighbor. If you have a problem, need, or want … just call Chuck.
From his balcony, he loved watching sunsets and all the boat activity on Bellingham Bay. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. His devotion to them was immeasurable. Quincy, his grandson, was his first love and six years later when his twin granddaughters Johnny and Charly arrived, he fell in love twice over.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Marven and Arlene; sister Christine Martin; and his beloved son-in-law John Nourse.
He is survived by his daughter, Tawna Eggert; three grandchildren, Quincy, Johnny and Charly Eggert; sister Leslie Jones; brother Bill Eggert; and four nieces and their families; also his loving companion, Marcia Mallahan, and his former spouse, Dawn Eggert.
A celebration of Chuck’s life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, in Cornwall Church of Bellingham.
In lieu of flowers, Chuck’s request was to have donations made to the Quincy, Johnny and Charly College Fund. For distribution into the grandkids’ college account, make checks out to Carrie Adelstein and send to 1512 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225.
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