CHUCK BLAKESLEE Skin Diver Magazine Publisher

[Popeye]

I received facebook notice from Jeri Blakeslee that her husband of 64 years Chuck died 17 April 2012 from Pneomonia.

Chuck was the retired Skin Diver Magazine publisher, a avocado farmer and friend, As a long time subscriber to Skin Diver Magazine I was delighted to meet he and his Jeri when I lived in California in the 1970's and have visited them in their retirement in northern California

A true diving pioneer,I'll miss his quiet wisdom and subtle humor.


Jeri's quote,We'll find him somewhere "Beyond the Reef!"

[Bryan]

More information

http://www.scubahalloffame.com/hallmemb ... uxier.html

http://www.internationallegendsofdiving ... ee_bio.htm

[Popeye]

Bryan, Thanks for the links.

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[kgehring]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family!

My set is only missing a few issues and Bob Hollis has atleast 1 complete set.

[Popeye]

Yes,Bob bought Chucks set off ebay a few years ago.

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[Popeye]

Again,we get away from the orginal subject!

[Popeye]

4-20-2012 Update.
Dear Bernie,
I am writing to tell you and all our diving friends that Chuck died on Tuesday, April 17, at 10:22 a.m. 12 days ago he suffered a bleed in his upper G.I. tract,losing a huge amount of blood and later developing pneumonia, as his body was too weak to fight any longer. He was healthy 'till this event except for severe osteo-arthritis, which made walking painful, but he had a great time in his Rascal scooter running all over the neighborhood and taking our dog, Zak, on his runs.
His last years were filled with memories of early diving and his many friends and acquaintances of those times. He was so proud of the recognition given to him and Jim on many occasions. I'm sure that everyone who knew him recognize what a special man he was.
His mate and diving buddy of 64 years, Jeri