Charlotte Ann Blaisdell

CHARLOTTE ANN (SWEENEY) BLAISDELL   95

   A resident of The Dalles Oregon.  She was born Feb. 2, 1929 and passed away March 15, 2024.  One of 5 siblings.  Brothers Ace, Bob, Johnny and Sister Lorraine.  All of whom have passed.  The Sweeney homestead was near Stevenson Washington.  Their Mother Anna, died when Charlotte was born and their Father Charles, died later in a car accident.  The girls were raised by Uncle Will (Bill) and Aunt Kate (Mom Kate) Douglas of Eagle Creek, Oregon.  The boys were raised in Stevenson and later all 3 joined the Military during WWII.

   Charlotte married Clyde R Blaisdell Dec. 17th, 1946.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  Living in Carson Washington they raised 4 girls.  Charlotte was a loving wife, Mom and homemaker.  She had a love for gardening, cooking and sewing.  She made friends easily and her family was her life.  Sadly after making it through the war, Clyde passed away from an aneurysm at age 39.  

   Charlotte, as a single Mom, courageously moved the family to The Dalles to start a new life.  The two youngest were still in High School and graduated from The Dalles Senior High School.  She made ends meet as an excellent seamstress.  

   Charlotte is survived by 3 of her daughters and her sons-in-law:  Judy & Bob Cole, Sherry & Rod Runyon, The Dalles.   The youngest daughter Janice & John Jackson of Boise Idaho.  The 2nd oldest daughter Donna and husband Theron have both passed.

   Late in life Charlotte met up with an old family friend.  At a funeral no less.  Gayle Rakestraw from Carson.  A very special man who made a home for them in Carson and then they lovingly remodeled a home and property in Dallesport Washington.  Once again, it brought her joy, new adventures, and love.  Time passed along and Gayle passed away but he had made sure she would be taken care of.  Charlotte decided to return to The Dalles and was able to purchase a nice home in Pomona Meadows.  The older family atmosphere and the close friends she made were a blessing throughout her remaining years.

   Charlotte had 7 Grandchildren: Duane, Tharron and Jayson Cole.  Kelley (Runyon) Lee and J. R. Runyon.  Luke Jackson and Chrissy (Jackson) Stoprya.   There are 9 Great Grand Children and 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

   A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday April 27th at 11am in Carson Washington at The Old Carson Cemetery.  A no-host luncheon is planned following the Service at Backwoods Brewing Company in Carson.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.