W7EST 1915 - 2010
Chandler N. 'Chan' Caughie
Bremerton, WA
Federal Way, WA
Sequim, WA
Olympia, WA

QCWA # 3334
Chapter 4
W7EST - Chandler N. 'Chan' Caughie
First Call: W7EST in 1934

Birth: Jul. 1, 1915 Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA
Death: May 25, 2010 Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA
Burial: Masonic Memorial Park, Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington, USA
Silent Key: Caughie, Chandler Noren

Chandler Noren Caughie Sr, 94, of Olympia, WA passed away May 25, 2010 at St Peter's Hospital.

Chandler was born July 1, 1915 in Bremerton, WA to Earl Robert and Ella E. (Anderson) Caughie.

He attended school in Bremerton and Olympia.

He served his country as a CWO4 (Chief Warrant Officer Four) in the United States Navy. Chandler worked for Boeing Aircraft from 1958 - 1971, as a real estate agent 1973 - 1976, and for Sun Oil in 1977.

He was an avid Ham Radio Operator (Call Sign: W7EST), had a strong interest in the Republican Party, and was a Lutheran with strong Christian Beliefs. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Lacey.

Chandler was known as an avid storyteller, proud of his accomplishments, and loved life.

Surviving Chandler are his wife, Orpha; sons, Wayne of Kent, WA and Chandler Jr. of Olympia; daughters, Ella Wilson of Golden Valley, AZ and Susan Caughie of Bremerton; 3 grandchildren; a brother, Robert Caughie of Bremerton, WA; and a sister, Eleanor Hertz also of Bremerton.

Family is planning a Graveside service, June 3, 2010, 1:00 PM at Masonic Memorial Park, 455 North St SE, Tumwater, WA.

W7EST - Chandler N. 'Chan' Caughie
In June of 1952, Chandler married, Orpha Stangeland.

W7EST - Chandler N. 'Chan' Caughie