Charles Edward Tilley

May 9, 1937 - November 22, 2019

Charles Edward Tilley, 82 Charles Edward Tilley born May 9, 1937 in Doniphan, MO, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, in Toppenish, WA, with family members by his side. He was predeceased by his father Ira Ruben Tilley, his mother Gertrude Inez Tilley (Farris), sister Reba Noonan, brother Jimmy Tilley, son in law Greg Patnode. Charles is survived by his wife Billie Jane Tilley (Van Nada) of 58 years, daughter Charolett Duncan (Noel) of Prosser, WA, daughter Karin Patnode (Jon Peyton) of Toppenish, WA, a son Charles Burl Tilley (Wilma Salway) of Toppenish, WA, in addition to 11 grandchildren: Brandon Duncan (Maria), Nicole Searl (Adam), Chad Duncan, Derek Patnode (Amanda), Heath Patnode (Brandie), Jarad Patnode, Daniel Doore, Aurelia Salway, Frances Tilley, Charlee Tilley and Bud Tilley. 11 great grandchildren: Landyn, Clara, Dominick, Kiley Jo, Paisley Jane, Tanner, Gavin, Ethan, Damian, Bailea and Nathan, as well as many other dear nieces, nephews and friends. Charles has lived in Toppenish for 55 years. Charles went to school and resided in Granger after he and his family moved here from Doniphan, MO The family moved to the valley to seek work in the agricultural field. He married June 23, 1961 his beloved wife. Charles worked for U & I Sugar Beet Factory for 17 years as a crane operator and mechanic after they closed their doors he went to work for Washington Beef for 17 years as a mechanic. He retired at the age of 62. Charles loved to fish and go bowling he bowled on the senior league and he was a self made knife craftsman. A Celebration of Life and dinner will be held at the Zillah Civic Center, 119 1st Ave., Zillah, WA on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at noon. Arrangements are by Colonial Funeral Home, Toppenish, WA