I met Charles in 1972 when we started Grade 10 together in Airdrie. Many decades later, I still laugh at some of his practical jokes. And his help with calculus (Charles was terrific at math) has still not been forgotten.
We continued our friendship at the University of Calgary. He was always at the centre of a group of friends because he knew so many people and he was always so darn much fun. I can still 'see' Charles in his red 'crew cab' taking friends downtown in Calgary.
In fact, all my memories of Charles are happy ones, from the Halloween parties ... skiing at Sunshine ... even that late evening one summer when we both pulled over on Highway 2 for a long talk.
As importantly, I will remember Charles's irrepressible resiliency in the Fanning Centre despite the heartbreaking tragedy of his accident. He bravely tested new medical technology and the sparkle of his mischievous personality was always evident.
Charles was a loyal and generous friend who will never be forgotten by all who had the opportunity to know him.
