Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Bainbridge , Charles G.      June 2, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Bainbridge, Charles G.     
1919 - 2005 
 
Charles G. Bainbridge 
Services: Wed., June 15, 2:00 p.m. 

Charles G. Bainbridge passed away Thursday, June 2nd, 2005, in Bakersfield. A 
memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of 
Bakersfield on Wednesday June 15th at 2:00 p.m. Charles was born September 25, 
1919, in Redding, Iowa. After graduating from Oskaloosa High School, he 
attended William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he graduated with a 
degree in History and excelled in football and track. In 1987, he was inducted 
into the William Penn Hall of Fame for his excellence in football. Charles 
began a long career in education with his first job teaching at Seymore High 
School in Iowa as well as coaching football and track. When WWII broke out, 
Charles joined the Marine Corps and served as an officer in the 5th Amphibious 
Corps in the Pacific seeing action in Saipan and Iwo Jima among other battle 
sites. He married his beloved wife of 60 years, Jean Emily Blackford, in 1943. 
After the war, Charles went back to teaching in Iowa at Guthrie Center and 
Oskaloosa. He also obtained his Masters degree in History at the University of 
Iowa. In 1952, Charles and Jean moved to Bakersfield where Charles accepted a 
teaching job at Bakersfield High School. He taught history, coached football 
and track, and was director of the Cadets. While there, he also continued to 
serve in the Marine Reserves. Charles finished his years at Bakersfield High 
as counselor. Following this rewarding period of service, Charles became Dean 
of Students at Foothill High in 1965. Two years later, he became Assistant 
Principal and remained there until he retired in 1981. Charles and Jean 
relocated to Cayucos upon retiring. They enjoyed many years living on the 
ocean, traveling, and entertaining family and friends. We would like to thank 
the Westchester House where Charles resided this last year. He is survived by 
sons, Dennis, Jerry, and Robert; their respective spouses, Peggy, Connie, and 
Linda; and grandchildren, Tom, Jenny, Claire, and Andrew; as well as brother, 
William F. and his wife, Lois, of Oskaloosa, Iowa. His memory will forever 
remain in the hearts of his many friends and loved ones. 

Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 6/11/2005 - 6/13/2005.  


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