Chuck Carey

[Tim_Mattson]

Marty and all,
Haven`t been on here as much as I`ve wanted to but do watch for major news when taking a break.
Seeing Chuck`s heart issue news awhile back , I e-mailed him a get well message and got a call from Chuck.He sounded hopeful but I didn`t realize he was close to checking out.
I am still in shock that we are without one of the most active members in our boating community.
Knowing he had more to share in EACH of the two clubs ,Classicboatclub + the Golden State Glassics than probably the rest of us combined ,it is hard to imagine who could ever fill this void.
The keyword there is sharing ,whether stuff or knowledge.
How to replace what is priceless?
Chuck raised the bar on quality and his boats always gave us wannabees something to strive for.
Someday I hope to get one done as far and as nice as Chuck.
He and JP are cruising off into the Sunset!
The state Ferries do stop and allow Ashes to be poured on the Sound , my sister is with the public relations.....
Not sure if a Memorial cruise could start with an classic boat Ferry escort from downtown Seattle as we gather in mass.
Reminds me of a great Chuck Carey story when we cruised the Ship Canal and the Coasties started picking us off and boarded boats one by one until Chuck was getting it too.We all slinked away with one eye back towards Chuck`s boat ,now with two suited Coasties doing their duties......Tim McCrain `s quote was classic , "No ,no ,we don`t need to see the Vacume Cleaner Sock" , as Chuck was giving them the "Full Tour".That will teach them.
The fact that gas is now around $2 bucks is almost a sick joke.Chuck would itemize his fuel savings after buying it cheap before summer.
He also planned each year of boating on a map laden with color-coded dots so as to keep the events all in order.Remember the "Dots"?
RIP Mr . Carey ,
Tim Mattson

[TheBronze]

I think doing the ferry escort would be totally cool. Both of Chuck's favorite boating things at once.

[GregS]

Here is the update and memorial information from Ryan Carey.

Memorial

February 21, 2015 at 11AM

North Creek Presbyterian Church

621 164th Street SE, Mill Creek, WA



Bring your memories about our Dad to share with others! We’ll have a great time!



A few quick notes from questions that we’ve fielded lately:



· Several folks have sent in photos from Chuck’s childhood to his early days with our Mom to later in life. We’ll have some of them on display at the memorial and are only sorry that we can’t feature all of them. Nonetheless, they are all special including the stories behind them!

· You can view an obituary at Beck’s Funeral Home website here: http://www.becksfuneralhome.com/obituary.php?id=2121 They have a great feature on the site where you can share memories, thoughts, and remembrances. Please forward this webpage with others you know.

· The obituary will also run in the Seattle Times in this coming Sunday edition.

· For those of you who may not know, our Dad was cremated late last week and we’ll have his remains present at the memorial.

· We’ll ask you each for a headcount as we get closer to the memorial so that we have adequate refreshments and food available.



Thank you all again for your support and wishes during the past week and a half. It means a lot to hear from so many family and friends!



Thank you,



- Ryan





Ryan Carey

ryancar@mindspring.com

425-503-9556

[Kelly]

Thanks Greg, I'll be there.

[McSkagit Tim Jones]

Kalakala's End

First I hear of Chuck Carey's passing and yesterday I hear that the Kalakala is being cut up. January has been a tough month!

[GregS]

Chuck's Obituary:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sea...0961&fhid=5809

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

I'll never forget Chuck and our friendship, and would like to think he'd understand--as hard as this is to deal with--that I probably won't be able to attend the February 21 memorial service. Every day between February 16 and 22 I'll be teaching a boatbuilding workshop at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend…and right now I see no way to break away for the memorial. (People have paid serious money to attend the class, coming from considerable distances, so we can't abandon them mid-workshop.)
If there's any way I can get there, I will, but all my best to Chuck's many friends and a special hug to Sheila.

- Marty

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

I found someone who will substitute for me on the 21st, so we'll be able to attend the memorial service.

- Marty

[Kelly]

Regretfully I won't be there. I was up all night and if I left now, I won't make it in time. GPS says 25 mins longer than usual. I'm pretty upset with myself. Sorry Chuck, my thoughts are with you and your family today.

[Bflaherty]

Well I had everything set for me to attend and then life happened... Trying to get two kids up and fed while also getting myself ready has now made me 30 mins late... If I were to leave right now I would be 20 mins late unless I averaged 102 mph... Don't think I can do that without likely causing a need for another funeral.

Sorry Chuck!

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

I just posted an ad on CL and the NWCBC Classified Ad section for Chuck's beautiful Skagit 20 Express. (Go to the Classified section, or click here to see the CL ad

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/boa/4932200557.html

- Marty