Charles Meeker Obituary

Charles A. Meeker, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully October 16, 2007 at Village at Skyline. Charlie was born March 26, 1921 in Binghampton, NY to Charles and Elizabeth Meeker. He developed an intense love for music. He attended Pottsdam College until entering the Army and being stationed at Fitzsimons in Denver. He graduated from Denver University. In 1949 he married Marjorie Schrepel (deceased), and moved to Colorado Springs in 1955. Charlie was a choir director at Palmer, then Wason, and then was Vocal Supervisor of District #11. He also directed the choir at First Presbyterian Church, where he had remained an active member. Upon retirement in 1975 he opened a music store, Meeker Music, continuing with music education. The store now has four locations and is owned by his son, daughter, and son-in-law. He was involved in Full Gospel Businessmen, CBN, Lions Club, Compassion International and President of Colorado Music Educators Association. Charlie is survived by his sons Chuck and David, his daughter Connie (Ken) Hammon, four grandchildren, Melissa, Kelly, Jona and Serena, and three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Anthony and Alyson. Visitation will be Sunday October 21, 2007 from 4-6 at Mountain View Mortuary. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 22, at First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou Street. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Children's Ministry or Pikes Peak Hospice.