Charles “Chuck” passed away on February 4. He was just six days short of his 70th birthday.
Born on February 10, 1955, to Rodney and Evelyn Minium, he was the eldest of their three sons.
Chuck, with his brothers, Dick and Bill, grew up on Bienveneda Avenue and attended Marquez Elementary, Paul Revere Middle and Palisades High schools.
Growing up on lower Bienveneda, he, his brothers and dad were part of a Father & Son neighborhood camping group that lasted for over 50 years. He was a good skier, both water and snow. Boating was his favorite pastime and he eventually purchased a Magnum ocean boat.
Chuck was married to Carolyn McLeod for over 40 years. They had two sons, Jason and Ryan. He also has a grandson Christian.
Chuck got his contractor’s license when he was in his 20s and continued working until he passed. His company, Chuck Minium Construction, was well known in the Palisades, and he had a reputation as an excellent finisher carpenter. He worked for Tony Bill on the restaurant Market Street, the Oak Room for Mort Faberow, and homes for Beach Boy Bruce Johnson and developer John Kilroy.
Chuck is survived by his wife Carolyn, son Ryan, grandson Christian, brother Dick, and nephews Dustin and Logan. He was predeceased by his dad Rod (1996), mom Evelyn (2022), brother Bill (2007) and son Jason (2005).
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