Charlene June Deschane obituary: Charlene June Deschane's Obituary, Denver
In Memory Of
Charlene June Deschane
1929 - 2019
In Memory Of
Charlene June Deschane
1929 - 2019
She was born August 20, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Halbert and Mary (Van Buskirk) Stocking. She was a graduate of North Denver High School in 1947.
On August 23, 1949, she married Felix Lynn Deschane, Sr. in San Leandro, California.
Charlene was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving the church in many callings and assignments.
Charlene loved music and was known for her singing. Charlene was classically trained for singing and sang in the Denver Post Opera one year. She also loved to sing lullabyes to her family. She also enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, and gardening.
Charlene is survived by three children, Felix Lynn Deschane, Jr., Heather Ann Deschane and Leah Suzette (Jim) Gulliksen; four grandchildren, Amber Lashea (Tony) Lilgerose, Holly Marie (Richard) Weathers, Shawn Deschane Espinoza and Paige Irene Espinoza; four great-grandchildren, Carlos Castaneda, Zachary Lilgerose, Aiden Weathers and Eleanora Weathers; two brothers, William P. Stocking and David (Sharon) Oravitz; sister, Beverly Jean (Ray) Austin and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Felix Lynn Deschane, Sr.; father, Halbert Marshall Stocking; mother, Mary June Stocking; stepmother, Rose Oravitz Stocking; daughter-in-law, Karrilynne Elizabeth Deschane; and sister-in-law, Annette Stocking.
Memorial contributions may be made in Charlene's name to a charity of the donor's choice.
To share a memory of Charlene or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
She was born August 20, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Halbert and Mary (Van Buskirk) Stocking. She was a graduate of North Denver High School in 1947.
On August 23, 1949, she married Felix Lynn Deschane, Sr. in San Leandro, California.
Charlene was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving the church in many callings and assignments.
Charlene loved music and was known for her singing. Charlene was classically trained for singing and sang in the Denver Post Opera one year. She also loved to sing lullabyes to her family. She also enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, and gardening.
Charlene is survived by three children, Felix Lynn Deschane, Jr., Heather Ann Deschane and Leah Suzette (Jim) Gulliksen; four grandchildren, Amber Lashea (Tony) Lilgerose, Holly Marie (Richard) Weathers, Shawn Deschane Espinoza and Paige Irene Espinoza; four great-grandchildren, Carlos Castaneda, Zachary Lilgerose, Aiden Weathers and Eleanora Weathers; two brothers, William P. Stocking and David (Sharon) Oravitz; sister, Beverly Jean (Ray) Austin and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Felix Lynn Deschane, Sr.; father, Halbert Marshall Stocking; mother, Mary June Stocking; stepmother, Rose Oravitz Stocking; daughter-in-law, Karrilynne Elizabeth Deschane; and sister-in-law, Annette Stocking.
Memorial contributions may be made in Charlene's name to a charity of the donor's choice.
To share a memory of Charlene or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 9:00am to 10:00am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1454 Myrtle Street, Brighton, Colorado 80601
Service
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10:00am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1454 Myrtle Street, Brighton, Colorado 80601
Interment
Fort Logan National Cemetery - Staging Area "A" at 1:00 pm
3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235
East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family
East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family