Charles Sylvester

Charles Douglas Sylvester was born August 14, 1918 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of George and Amy Sylvester of England. He has gone on to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved companion, Vivian, of 62 years, grandson Cris Sylvester and sister Eileen Hastings. Survivors include; his children; Charles Sylvester Jr. and his wife Brenda of Dickinson, Texas, Robert Sylvester and his wife Cathryn of Independence, Nancy Huffman and her husband Jay of Independence., 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and nephews and a niece in Seattle, WA.. Charles helped his father in construction and they played trumpets together. He began baking at age 12, supporting his mother and sister during the depression after his father died. He graduated from the American Institute of Baking in Chicago, Il. In 1940, was a salesman for Consumer’s Yeast and Pillsbury, and taught baking and decorating classes. He owned and operated Sylvester’s Queen Anne Bake Shop, a family business, for 29 years, and served as President of the Washington State Retail Baker’s Association. During World War II he was lead baker in the Navy in the Pacific. He was a baptized member and Elder in the RLDS Church, attending the Farview Restoration Branch. He was Jr. Church pastor for 15 yrs. in Seattle, involved in committees and outreach ministry, helped in the Daytime Ministries here in Independence. He was a member of the Olympic Ski Club, Schmitt’s Gym, Lion’s Club, a Boy Scout, and later Boy Scout Commissioner. He hiked many of the mountains. in the Olympics and Cascades of Washington, was an avid golfer, and earned many blue ribbons for his fuchsia flowers. He sponsored a young woman from China and opened his home to many who came to America. He traveled to China, Europe, Israel, Egypt, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, and most of the United States. Charles loved his family. He never met a stranger. He loved to study and read, he wanted to learn about everything in life. He was a good business man, worked hard, paid his tithing, and thanked God for all his blessings. He lived his whole life in service to God, he was a man of great faith.. The family would like to thank all those who cared for him at the VA Hospital, Villages of Jackson Creek, and Crossroad Hospice care. A Memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday evening, May 15, 2012 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 with visitation to follow at the chapel.