It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Charles "Chuck" Sanborn, 87, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
What remains is memory — and the gratitude of those he loved.
The story begins in 1935, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Service is one chapter of a life, but for those who serve, it shapes every other.
Charles "Chuck" Sanborn, a proud veteran of the US Navy, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 22, 2023. The son of Charles W. and Almeda Sanborn, Charles grew up in Hurley, South Dakota. He was born June 29, 1935 and attended Hurley High School. At the age of twenty two, Charles Sanborn enlisted in the US Navy. He valued this service highly and would frequently talk about his time spent in service. After leaving the Navy, Charles worked at Western and Delta Airlines for 36 years combined. Charles was married to Jerelyn (Larson) until she passed away. He married Traudy (Wagner) in Hawaii, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in December 2022. Charles is survived by his wife Traudy and their daughter, Rebecca; his daughter, Joni and son, Jeff; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and his sister, Carol. His loved ones will remember his wonderful talks about growing up in Hurley, his stout patriotism and his love for God. He loved telling stories about his past and he was always willing to listen and give advice if someone needed anything. Charles was a true hero to many people, and we will miss him dearly. A service honoring the life of Charles will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 11am to 12pm at Lindquist's Syracuse Mortuary, 869 S. 2000 W., Syracuse, Utah. Graveside services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Hurley Cemetery in Hurley, South Dakota.
