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In memory of
Charmion "Char" Jean Van Drie
October 13, 1928 - March 31, 2025
Oct 13, 1928 - Mar 31, 2025
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Charmion Jean Van Drie, known as Char to us all,
Lived a life full of love, standing proud, standing tall.
Born near Greeley on a fine autumn day,
With music and laughter she made her own way.
She played clarinet and she played the game,
Won a free-throw contest and earned her name.
She taught little children with patience and cheer,
For sixty-seven wonderful, wonderful years.
She married her Dutch, Gerhardt Van Drie,
A match …
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$200.00
Raised by 3 people
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Smart as a wip, stubborn and strong. Just living until 96 is incredible! She was a pillar in her church community and a…
Smart as a wip, stubborn and strong. Just living until 96 is incredible! She was a pillar in her ch…
Smart as a wip, stubborn and strong. Just living until 96 is inc…
I love to swing dance and char danced "the jitterbug" We both have dancer feet. She made me swear that she'd tell my da…
I love to swing dance and char danced "the jitterbug" We both have dancer feet. She made me swear t…
I love to swing dance and char danced "the jitterbug" We both ha…
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El Segundo United Methodist Church
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Born
October 13th, 1928
Passed away
March 31st, 2025
El Segundo, CA
Survived by
Christine Van Drie
Granddaughter
Gary Van Drie
Son
Alan Van Drie
Son
Joann Ackman
Sister
Wanda Wilson
Sister
Jamie Morgan
Granddaughter
Predeceased by
Gehardt Van Drie
Husband
Jeanine Van Drie
Daughter
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Cause of death
Natural causes
Method of disposition
Burial
Funeral services provided by
Douglass Family Mortuary
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$200.00
Raised by 3 people
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Christine Van Drie (Charmion's granddaughter) and
Alan Van Drie.
