Deanna and I were attending Chuck's youngest daughter's, Judy, wedding at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Bremerton.  As we ambled into the foyer we saw Chuck standing there awaiting the anticipated moment when he would escort his pride and joy down the aisle to take her vows. The veteran mentor too many aspiring young coaches turned to greet us with that big cheesy smile etched on his face.  Man, it was moments like this that really showed the warmth and depth of character the man possessed. Clutched in Chuck's large hand was a hat which, without hesitation, he said, "Hey, Diane (his name for my wife), what do you think of this?"  Covering his receding hairline with the baseball cap which had seen better days,  the Hall of Fame coach, the veteran of many a gridiron battle, proceeded to pirouette revealing a long, gray, faux, ponytail hanging out beneath the back of the headgear. Needless to say, we were speechless! Gauging our reaction to this unique display of behavior, Chuck completed his 360 and with a deep, hearty laugh and gave me a false-teeth-swallowing swat on the back that I'll never forget.

Lane Dowell...West High football assistant (late 1960' and '70's)