Charles William Colleary Jr., 81, of Quincy passed from this life peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 12, 2021.
Charles was born on February 20, 1939 to Charles Colleary Sr. and Edith Colleary in Okanogan, WA.
In 1944 the family moved to Quincy, WA to manage the Auburn Packing feed lot.
Charles graduated from Quincy High School in 1957. He attended WSU where he graduated with a master’s degree in animal Husbandry in 1964.
In 1963 he met and married Delsie (Harris), and became father to Sharon and William. In 1965 they welcomed daughter, Anita into the family.
After his time working at the feed lot, he worked at Nexus Ag Chemical and later Wilbur Ellis until retirement.
Charles was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He enjoyed scouting, hunting, archery, fishing, hiking, camping and any opportunity to be outdoors.
He played fast pitch for many years in Wenatchee. He was also an archery shooting champion and was sponsored by several prominent archery companies. He won may awards & trophies over the years.
Charles entered many fishing derbies, he helped coach girls high school softball, and he shared his knowledge of hunting, fishing and the outdoors with anyone willing to learn.
Charles is survived by his wife Delsie, his 3 children, Sharon (Dan) McKenney, Bill (Wendy) Lott and Anita (Todd) Strong. Grandchildren, Kit, Shane, Chance, Hilary, Marissa, Cameon and Abigail. Great grandchildren, Naomi, Hayden, Madilyn and Rowen. He is also survived by his brother, Jim Colleary and sister Margaret Nielson.
Charles will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life service was held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Church of the Nazarene and burial followed in the Quincy Valley Cemetery.
Please leave a memory for the family or sign their online guestbook at www.scharbachs.com.