Charles C. Updike Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Charles C. Updike of Clinton Township, Michigan, whose life came to an end on May 4, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles C. Updike to show support.
As we bid Charles farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Charles is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his wife Barbara; and his sisters, Florence Harvey (late Norman) and Mary Colville (late Jack). He is survived by: his children, David Updike (Joann), Keith Updike (Linda), Dawn Olley, Karen Bonar, Michael Updike and Chirstopher Updike (Lisa). He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 6675-8516 or at woundedwarriorproject.org; Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Oh 45250-0301, or Michigan Humane Society, 2937 E. Grand Blvd. Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202.
