Charles Leroy Selfridge

Charles Leroy Selfridge, age 80, of Warden, WA, passed away from Alzheimer’s Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at home with family by his side. Charles was born the youngest of eight children in Lansing, Michigan, October 18, 1941, to Alton and Laura Selfridge. He moved to Warden in 1948 at the age of seven to start an auto repair business with his family. Even at a young age he was a hard worker, helping his dad in the auto shop. He loved to stay busy and went on to become an auto mechanic after graduating in 1960. This was an eventful year for Chuck, as it also marks the year of his marriage to high school sweetheart, Lola Marshall. He continued to work for a dry land farmer as a mechanic for the first years of marriage. August 1964 was the happiest month of his life, when his beautiful daughter, Lori was born. He left farming to work at Country Garden and later went to Othello to work as a supervisor. In 1972 Chuck worked alongside his Brother-in-law Phil Tucker, at Phil’s Automotive as a mechanic until a neck and back injury in 1984. After his injury, his life-long mission was supporting his wife and daughter in everything from ceramics to building decks and zen gardens, to teaching sports, fishing, and life skills to the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He would give his all to any task put in front of him and loved problem solving and making dreams come true for his little family. He could be heard saying, “I don’t need anything, I’ve got it all. A wife and daughter and my grandkids, all close by to enjoy.” Chuck enjoyed fishing, bowling, camping, travelling, playing cards and spending time with family, friends, grandkids, and great grandkids. In high school, he excelled in sports and was an all around athlete in football, baseball and basketball, earning him a trophy of excellence. Chuck is survived by his loving wife Lola of 61 years, daughter Lori and son-in-law John of Warden, and five grandchildren: Chris (Yvonne) of Moses Lake, Traci (Adam) of Hillsboro, Oregon, Stefanie (Nic) of Moses Lake, John (Carlyn) of Tenino, Washington, Laura (Chris) of Hayden Lake, Idaho, and sixteen great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law Vera Selfridge of Kennewick, Washington, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Laura and Alton Selfridge, Siblings J.D. (Betty), Leo, Russ, Frank (Dori), Azula (Durwood), Cora (Dave), and Delores. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association, Washington State Chapter.

Charles Leroy Selfridge

October 18, 1941 - January 12, 2022