Graduation Year | Class of 1964 |
Date of Birth | Oct 23, 1944 |
Date of Passing | Feb 11, 2019 |
About | Charles Dickinson Camarillo, CA He was born on October 23rd, 1944 in Fairfield, Iowa to Glenn Cy and Florence Adeline (Wittmer) Dickinson. Chuck graduated from Fairfield High School in 1964 and after graduating he worked at the post office and Iowa Ordinance Plant. Fast forward to 1970, he left Fairfield to pursue an acting career in Hollywood, California, that never came to fruition, however, he did become a star in the eyes of Dianna Brown from Burlington, Iowa. They married March 1st, 1980. They had one daughter, Ashly Harkcom (Cody) of Camarillo, CA. And his three stepdaughters, Dalena Larson (Mark) Simi Valley, CA, Denise Ganakes Camarillo, CA, and Danielle Harrison (George) Camarillo, CA. His four brothers Bob, Colorado Springs, CO, Bill (Lisa) Ottumwa, IA, Tom Fairfield, IA and Doug (Mary) Packwood, IA, (now deceased); and three sisters Becky (Jim) Stoner, Debbie, and Julie (lane) Vorhies all from Fairfield, IA. He had fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His body will be cremated and there will be two celebrations o 16th, life. One will be on Saturday, February 16th, at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church 1601 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA. Following the service there will be food and reminiscing at 2516 La Cierra Ct. Camarillo, CA. The second will be held in Fairfield, IA to be determined later. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established to have a water well provided in Africa. This is through James Robinson’s life Ministry’s. Chuck loved his family and left us many fond memories. One being, in 1989 he and his daughter Ashly were baptized together at First Baptist Church in Camarillo where we are celebrating his life. He was a wonderful father and Papa. He loved being outdoors whether working in his in garden or sitting in his chair admiring his freshly cut lawn. He took pride in everything he did. His number one love all his life was sports. Just bring up any sport and you have his attention especially his RAMS. He will be deeply missed! |