Charles Edwin Astleford
Charles Edwin Astleford
Charles “Chuck” Edwin Astleford Jr., 79, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 25, 2024. Born on April 17, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to Charles and Bess Astleford (Middleditch), Chuck was their only child as his father passed away in Germany in service to our country during WWII. At an early age, Chuck discovered his lifelong love of being outdoors whether that meant spending summers at his grandparents’ lake house in Canada catching fish and water skiing or simply being a young athlete excelling at any sport he attempted. His love of the outdoors led to a passion for travel, photography, and landscaping that stayed with him until his final days.
In his early 20s, Chuck followed the Michigan State Trojans out to Southern California for the Rose Bowl and the January temperatures were too much to resist and he decided to give it a “go” on the west coast. There he met Pamela Nally. Shortly thereafter, they married, settled in Pasadena, Calif., and started a family; Mark and Erica all the while instilling in his children his love for adventure and the great outdoors. In the late ’80s, he would move up north to Monroe, Wash., working for the IRS as one of their top case managers.
Chuck traveled many places outside the United States, including Thailand. There he would remarry and welcome daughter, Thitiya “Tiya,” where he introduced his love for the arts including his love of music and collection of oil paintings in his home.
Upon retirement, Chuck opted for warmer weather and settled in Green Valley, Ariz. He continued to remain active heading up hikes and serving aces on pickleball court. He especially excelled in his skills playing billiards with friends.
Chuck is survived by his half-sister Floyann Anderson; children, Mark Astleford, Erica (Robert) Sechrist, and Thitiya Astleford; and grandchildren Michael, Peter, and Margaret Sechrist.