“Dorothy, it's been years since we saw each other but know that I'm thinking of you in your time of loss.My sister,Kitty, says nobody knows what it's...Read More » ”
1 of 33 | Posted by: Blanche Townsend Witmer - NY

“Charles LaRue was a man of great character who instilled in me that i could to the things that i dreamt of. His wit, humor and belief in students at...Read More » ”
2 of 33 | Posted by: Farron Lomakema - Keams Canyon, AZ

“I only had the honor of meeting Mr.LaRue only once in 2006. The occasion was a visit to his home with his son Chuck. He greeted me wearing a snappy...Read More » ”
3 of 33 | Posted by: Richard Maryonovich - Cedar Lake, IN

“Dorothy It has been over 2 years since Elma died. I know what you are facing alone. May you face the future with God's love. ”
4 of 33 | Posted by: Moffett McNeel - Hillsboro, WV

“I only met Charles Sr. once but he sure was a vibrant man. It was on a hike. His good spirit lives on though in his good son, Chuck! ”
5 of 33 | Posted by: Ted Briggs - Tucson, AZ

“My wife Sarah and I and my sisters, Dondi and Wali, and mother, Dot, thank all of you who have written in, and all of you who may yet do so, for your...Read More » ”
6 of 33 | Posted by: Chuck LaRue - Flagstaff, AZ

“Although we did not have the opportunity to spend a lot of time together, I would say my most memorable experience as your son-in-law was the time...Read More » ”
7 of 33 | Posted by: Gary Hirschberg - Anchorage, AK

“I have nothing but warm memories of this kind, gentle man. He and Dot treated me like a daughter every time I saw them. My love and warmest...Read More » ”
8 of 33 | Posted by: Lindsey Wight - NM

“My condolences to the LaRue family. Can still see him walking through the canyon with a smile on his face. A great person is never forgotten. God...Read More » ”
9 of 33 | Posted by: Mitzie Tewayguna (Lomavaya) - AZ

“Thank you for being part of our lives for many years at Keams Canyon/Smoke Signal. We missed seeing you and Dorothy/family after you moved to...Read More » ”
10 of 33 | Posted by: Phyllis Cooke-green - Aztec, NM

“I fauntly remember him from Keams, I am 41 years old and the picture brings back many memories. God Bless him and his family. ”
11 of 33 | Posted by: Charles E. Naha - Window Rock, AZ

“Charlie was a wonderful person. I enjoyed working and teaching with him. He introduced me to a whole new way of life I had never experienced before...Read More » ”
12 of 33 | Posted by: Bev Kaiser - AK

“I can picture him like it was yesterday. A kind man who gave of himself to work with the students of Keams Canyon Public & Boarding School. Rest in...Read More » ”
13 of 33 | Posted by: Clarenda Begay - Gallup, NM

“My condolences to the LaRue family. I attended Keams Canyon Boarding School from 1972 to 1979. Mr. LaRue was a wonderful Physical Education teacher....Read More » ”
14 of 33 | Posted by: Judy Begay-Taylor - Tucson, AZ

“My deepest sympathy to the LaRue family. I was a Navajo student of his way back in the early 1970s at Keams Canyon Boarding School. He had a passion...Read More » ”
15 of 33 | Posted by: Joann Flanagan (Begay) - Reno, NV

“I best remember Charles for hiking the Grand Canyon. I guess I never hiked with him as I was always in one group hiking in from the south rim and he...Read More » ”
16 of 33 | Posted by: Mary Hilfiker - St. Paul, MN

“Mr. LaRue was my gym teacher at Keams Canyon. He always had a smile on his face and always encouraged student to strive to be the best. He will be...Read More » ”
17 of 33 | Posted by: Josephine Begay - Winslow, AZ

“I'll miss Charlie. Even after we couldn't have any more adventures together, it was nice to know he was still here. I have great memories of Keams...Read More » ”
18 of 33 | Posted by: Posty - Winslow, AZ

“Mr. LaRue was my Physical Education teacher in Keams Canyon. We used to ask him about military stories and we listened. He was very athletic and we...Read More » ”
19 of 33 | Posted by: Beverly - Keams Canyon, AZ

“I fondly remember Mr. La Rue when I lived in Keams Canyon and attended school there. He was such a sweet man who always had a smile for everyone. My...Read More » ”
20 of 33 | Posted by: Kathy Tenorio - Phoenix, AZ

“My deepest sympathy to all the family. He was a truly wonderful person and leaves those who knew him saddened but so privileged to have known him. ...Read More » ”
21 of 33 | Posted by: R Walkingshaw - Phoenix, AZ

“It was a privilege and honor to know Chuck's dad, both at Keams Canyon and Cornville. May we all be blessed with such a long and strong life and...Read More » ”
22 of 33 | Posted by: Bob Lippman - Castle Valley, UT

“We had the pleasure of knowing Mr. LaRue for the last several years. Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers would occasionally spend time with Mr....Read More » ”
23 of 33 | Posted by: Patricia Ellsworth - Prescott, AZ

“I was a young boy when I knew Mr. LaRue. He was a teacher at Keams Canyon Boarding School. I know he was a teacher for my older siblings. He was a...Read More » ”
24 of 33 | Posted by: John Lomavaya - Keams Canyon, AZ

“I am grateful to have known Charlie and proud to have had him as a friend. He will be missed by many. ”
25 of 33 | Posted by: Bob Wilkinson - Prescott, AZ

“Hi Wally LaRue, Sorry to hear of your dad passing away. I think of you all and often wonder where you and your family are at and how you all are...Read More » ”
26 of 33 | Posted by: Cecilia Lomakema-Talas - AZ

“Mr. LaRue was a wonderful teacher and FUN to be around. He always had his whistle around his neck, his walking stick in hand and his hiking clothes...Read More » ”
27 of 33 | Posted by: Mary (Lomavaya) Lomakema - AZ

“Condolences to the LaRue family. He was a great man. Remember all his hikes up to my family ranch in Hopi. He would come up to me and tell me he...Read More » ”
28 of 33 | Posted by: Pamela Lalo - Polacca, AZ

“Charlie changed my life and helped to make it richer in so many ways. I'll always remember the twinkle in his eyes and the stories he told. I'm...Read More » ”
29 of 33 | Posted by: Linda (Kudroff) Moriarty - AZ

“Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family with the loss of Charlie. He was a good neighbor and friend to my folks, Richard & Carrie Hill...Read More » ”
30 of 33 | Posted by: Darrell & Phyllis Pirtle - AZ

“You were great next door neighbors in Keams Canyon. My prayers go out to Dottie and family. ”
31 of 33 | Posted by: Gail (Stearns) Bird - Mesa, AZ

“Mr LaRue, your life spanned a remarkable period of American history and you seized the opportunities to play a larger role than many. I thank you for...Read More » ”
32 of 33 | Posted by: Roger Radd - Cornville, AZ

“I remember the last time I saw you Fod, waving me off at the front driveway, the same front driveway we used to see spiders and snakes in when I was...Read More » ”
33 of 33 | Posted by: Daniel Hirschberg - Anchorage, AK