Charles William Bookhammer

Charles William Bookhammer

May 23, 1948 - October 15, 2009

Charles William Bookhammer

May 23, 1948 - October 15, 2009

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Charles William Bookhammer, 61, was born May 23, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia and passed away October 15, 2009 in Orange, California. He served in the United States Navy from 1965 1969 through three tours of Vietnam. On his third and final tour he was awarded the Purple Heart while serving with the River Patrol Forces. Chuck graduated from El Camino Community College in 1977 through the GI Bill and volunteered as a reserve police officer for the city of Hawthorne. With each passing year, Chuck became more involved in the community through the YMCA and was a long standing member and past President of the Kiwanis’s Club of Hawthorne. Chuck served on the Hawthorne City Council for 14 years from 1983-1999, of which he served as Mayor pro tem for a period of time. He served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for LA County Supervisor Yvonne Burke from 1992-2008. After which Chuck transferred to the CDC until his retirement in June 2009. Since June Chuck has worked part time as a government consultant to the LA Board of Realtors.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Jen Troy Pliska, Michelle Josh Curtis, Brandi Bookhammer, Tracy Bookhammer-Rose; brother, Robert Linda Bookhammer; sister, Carol John Christian and grandchildren, Tyler, J.J., Tanner, Connor, Madison, Evan and Jaxon. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret and his sister, Donna Meuse.

A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11:30am at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Charles’ name to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, www.dav.org/donate/FAQ.aspx.

O’Connor Mortuary, 949 581-4300
www.oconnormortuary.com

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23 responses to Charles William Bookhammer

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  1. JC Iamurri says:

    Rest in peace my friend….You will be missed.

  2. Jen Pliska says:

    I always knew that Dad brought comfort to our family, but it means so much to me to read that he touched so many more. He is and always will be missed tremendously, but I know he’s looking after us each and every day.
    I love you Dad!
    Love, Jen
    xoxoxoxo

  3. Thank you for all your messages and condolences. It’s comforting to know how many lives my Dad has touched. We were all blessed to have known him. I feel especially blessed to be his daughter. I hope that his memory will live on and that we will continue to make him proud. I love you Dad and will miss you forever!

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