Charles Davis

Hanna Jagow Charles D. Davis, also affectionately known to various people who loved him as Dad or Papa, Charlie, Chuck, and Char, lost his valiant battle with the coronavirus on May 13 after almost a month in the ICU. Two of his children, Sean and Tiffani, were with him at the end. He was born on June 17, 1953 to Louise and William Davis in Portland, Oregon. He attended Benson High School, and Mt. Hood Community College. He worked at Pella Windows, formerly Viking, for 34 years, where he was a valued member of the manufacturer's team. One of his older sisters, Mary Lambert, survives him, along with several cousins. And somebody he referred to as wife, Hanna, sharing life and fortunes since 2001. His three children, Monika, Sean, and Tiffani, were the loves of his life, and he always had time for them. Charlie loved the ocean, and exploring the coast of Oregon and Washington with camera in hand. Photography and magazines about it occupied his spare time for the past few years, but from the time they were young children there were great adventures with his best friend, Cliff, which Cliff will be sharing on his post. Rockets, hot rods, gazing at the night sky through a telescope--happy times of companionship and learning. He will be missed by many.

Melody Turner I first met Char when I was 15 years old. My sister, Sylvia, was having her first date with him. I was maid of honor at their wedding in 1976. I was a tag along little sister when they would go to the zoo, rose garden, Lloyd Center, etc. I was fascinated by his 8-track player and loved to listen to some of his title songs from James Bond movies...Goldfinger was a particular favorite. He was a wonderful addition to our family. When I got my first kitten and she passed away about 2 months after we got her, Char took her over to his mom's house and buried her there for us. He was always there to help us with our pets, along with many other things. When his mom's dog had puppies, Sylvia and I got one of their puppies. Sylvia had Prince and I got King, my favorite dog ever. My friend Sharon and I spent a lot of time with Char and Sylvia in the 80s. We all lived out in Rockwood and we would go walking at Glendoveer Golf Course, swimming at David Douglas, and oh my the hours (and money) we spent at Bob's Big Boy restaurant, laughing and carrying on. I will always cherish those memories. Even when Sylvia and Char were divorced, we all still remained great friends. Then when he married Sharon, we got the greatest gift ever...their kids! We delight in them and will never forget Char!! We love you now and forever Char! RIP.

Sharon Lewis I met char December of 1989 and we began dating soon after that. I never thought a guy like char would ever date a single mom with a 2 year old but he did. He adored monika and he treated her as his own daughter. They were join hip to hip. When our daughter Tiffani was born his eyes lit up like a Christmas tree, now he have two daughters to spoil. Boy, he did spoiled them.He took his baby girls to see movies or to the park, the zoo when I was working. He was a concern parent when our daughter Tiffani who was 13 months old had to get tubes in both of her ears and what the outcome would bring for us. He helped our daughters sell girl scout cookies and they sold a lot from his work, help them with girls scout projects, and most of all their homework . When our son Sean was born he smile that devilish grin of his and dimples showed and said now i have 2 girls and boy and said "I'm one damn happy man". My fawnest memories is when we took my mom to the beach with the kids for mothers day and he played in the ocean with the girls,also our trip to California and we went to Disneyland when tiff was 6 and sean was 4 months old for my family reunion. Going to the air show with the kids where he taught monika and tiffers the differences in jets .I have so many more wonderful memories of char i can't count on my hands or feet. I know his children was his world and he would do anything for them. He loved his photography he was always taking pictures of the kids or sceneries of the ocean,the Gorge,and the mountains. I will miss you lots but our children will miss you more. Thank you for staying friends with me after we divorce. You're a great guy, and a wonderful father to our wonderful 3 children. I will miss you You will always be loved ...RIP CHAR

Melody Turner It seems so difficult, so unreal to believe that Char is gone...the day after received the heart breaking news, I sat up on the side of my bed and a single thought went through my brain..."COVID-19...now it is real." Deede and I sat in our living room, sharing our memories of the early days, remembering my wedding day and looking at the photos...Char and I all dressed in white...the "Just Married" sign on the back window of his black station wagon, made by Deede and Sharon...it was so bright and happy, like we were! The summer day we all went downtown to see "Logan's Run"...a movie we all loved and quote to each other a lot! Watching Dr. Who every evening at dinner...so many simple things, but happy memories. During this sad and difficult time, I think of the most wonderful gift he ever gave me...my best friends...Sharon and Mike, Peanut (Monika), Tiff and Sean, and lovely Hanna. I think of all of them and my heart lifts as I think of how lucky I am that they are all such a huge part of my life...I just can't imagine my world without them. That morning, Deede also asked me a thought-provoking question..."You were happy with Char in the beginning of your marriage, weren't you?" So I looked back before I answered and finally said, "Yes, I was happy with Char for a long time." And now that he has gone home to be with the lord, I will think about him and pray for him every day and thank God that I was lucky that we remained best friends and always will be. "I love you, Char...thank you for all you brought into my life." Love, your first wife, Sylvia. RIP...always. XXXOOO Sylvia Davis Tharp

Hanna Jagow I remember the day Charlie brought this home and hung it on the wall. He seemed proud to proclaim that this was his home. For a long time Lily (our cat) and I waited to hear his key in the lock and him to come through the door with bags of groceries or his lunch bag, glad to be home after another hard day at work. This morning I wrote this thinking about how I wish I had known our time together was going to be ended so soon. He left here by a medical transport and went to the hospital, never to return. He fought and was subjected to many horrible treatments, but we lost him. Watching him get in that van was one of the hardest things I have done in my life, and I will never forget that day. I wrote this today thinking about how much I miss him and how I wish I had loved him better. The Last Time by Hanna Jagow If I had known it was the last time I would sleep next to you I would have cuddled you all night long Instead of staying aloof on My side of the bed. If I had known it was the last time We would sit in a restaurant and enjoy a meal I would have told everybody sitting close by This is a man I love and look how Handsome and gallant he is. If I had known it was the last time We would sit by the ocean and relax together I would have noticed every moment and relished it For I will not share such a time again I did not know when these last times Were happening But I remember them now And am thankful for the memories.