Charles Edward Woodbury

Charles Edward Woodbury, 70, returned to his heavenly home at 3:24am on June 15, 2016. He was born in Seattle, WA in 1946 to Margaret and John Woodbury. He died in his Durham, CA home surrounded by family following a noble battle with cancer. Charlie was a loving man who enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. He was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps who received the Navy Commendation Medal for his heroic achievement while serving his country in Vietnam. Charlie valiantly ignored enemy rounds resulting in the successful medical evacuation of fellow Marines. He loved and served God, his family, and his fellow man. Charlie was a retired auto mechanic who devoted his time to the faith community of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was an active member of the Disciples of Jesus and Mary family. Charlie loved dedicating his time to the Disciples of Jesus and Mary, working on home projects with his wife Yolanda, visiting with he and Yolanda's spiritual director and confessor Father Paul from the Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina, and working on old classic cars and trucks - especially his 1951 Chevy pick-up. He was also known for his sense of humor, and his ability to lend a helping hand. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Francisca Yolanda Woodbury; his daughter Cindy Woodbury Berg and husband Mark, son John Woodbury and wife Kristine, daughter Eileen Woodbury, son Joseph Woodbury and wife Greta, his 7 grandchildren: Sofia Berg, Talisa Woodbury, Noah Berg, Sandra Woodbury, Luke Mosqueda, Isabella Mosqueda, and Derek Woodbury, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sisters Joan Woodbury Field and husband Chuck, Carol Barney and husband Courtland, Maureen Pollard, and his brothers John Woodbury and wife Connie, Terrence Woodbury and wife Sallly, and Edward Woodbury, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law: Felipe Padilla and wife Emma, Pablo Padilla, Lupe McCarthy, Maria Colman, Manuel Padilla, Tony Padilla and wife Irma, and Alfonso Padilla and wife Isabel. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Thomas Woodbury. The funeral mass took place on Saturday, June 18th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Chico. The burial will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd at 10:00am, Glen Oaks Memorial Park Cemetery, 11115 Midway, Chico, CA. Condolences can be made online to www.brusiefh.com.