Charles Kelley Sigler

Charles Kelley Sigler Charles Kelley Sigler died peacefully at home, in Elkins Lake surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2010. Kelley, age 77, was born in Providence, KY, on April 21, 1932. Kelley is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Anne Ward Sigler. During the Korean War he joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii where he worked on airplane engines and was a hard-hat diver. He earned his undergraduate and Master’s degree in Forestry from Oregon State University. He worked with the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas, helping to preserve our National Forests. After 22 years he retired as the District Ranger of the Raven District in New Waverly and then enjoyed working for Walker Brothers Lumber Company for the next 20 years. Kelley was a sweet man who loved his girls, the forest, and traveling. He told jokes, played golf and cards. He always had a book to read and loved going to the theater, working in his yard, and passing his love of these activities onto his children and grandchildren. Kelley and Anne went to as many exotic locales as possible and enjoyed learning about other cultures and meeting new friends. During their travels, they explored South America, China, Europe, Indonesia, Africa, Tibet, and Easter Island. One of their favorite adventures was the year they spent in Australia. When the family was young, they traveled about the country in a VW bus camping and exploring National Parks, and stopping at every historical marker along the way. After the grandchildren came he enjoyed taking them on small trips and large cruises. He was one of the charter members of the Unitarian Church in Huntsville, TX. He enjoyed volunteering for the Democrats and discussing politics. It is believed that he and Anne are the longest, continuous residents of Elkins Lake, being one of the first families to build in that community. Kelley is survived by his daughters and sons in law: Jennie and Pete Curran, of Houston, TX; Katie and John Tauxe of Los Alamos, NM; Leah and Max Narro of Atlanta, GA; and Anita Faillace of Belton, TX. He was a patient and loving grandfather to Kelley Curran, Dustin, Cameron, & Zoe Tauxe, Mitchell & Gus Narro, and Katie & AJ Faillace. He is also survived by his sister Elaine West and her husband, Laurel, his brother in law, Ben Ward and his wife, Jean, and seven nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his life-long friend, Smokey Bear. Services are being arranged by Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, and will be held on Friday, April 9th, at 4:00 pm at the new Huntsville Unitarian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Huntsville Unitarian Church Building Fund, PO Box 6751, Huntsville, TX 77342-6751. The family wishes to thank Dr. Pillai and the staff of Huntsville Memorial Hospital and Hospice Care of the Southwest for their gift of kindness and caring during this time. Condolences may be sent to the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home at www.shmfh.com.

Charles Kelley Sigler

April 21, 1932 - April 9, 2010