Charles Just

CHARLIE JUST Click here to view Charlie's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Charles (Charlie) Just passed peacefully in his home after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born October 29, 1927, to Alvin and Dora (Hilliard) Just in Presto, along the banks of the Blackfoot River, scion to one of the oldest ranching families in the state of Idaho. He attended schools in Lower Presto and graduated valedictorian from Firth High School, where he was captain of the football and basketball teams and Student Body President. Charlie served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces as a military policeman in the occupation forces in Japan. He obtained a business degree from Idaho Falls Business College. Charlie may best be remembered as a local business owner and community civic and political leader. He was an entrepreneur growing a number of Army surplus stores (Just Army Stores) in the 1950's. In the early 1960's he purchased Snowballs Sporting Goods and later partnered in the Mart, Ace Hardware and then established Just's Appliance Stores. Charlie served as President of the Idaho Future Farmers of America, Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Jaycees. He also held leadership positions in the Masons, Shriners and Elk Clubs and was a founding member of the I.F. Country Club. As President of the Idaho Falls Downtown Urban Renewal Project, they were successful in obtaining Government grants to reclaim land and build what is now the downtown library. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Museum of Idaho. Charlie helped and mentored many of our current community and political leaders. Charlie was known as a people person, his quick sense of humor, his story telling, his kindness and charity, never turning down a person in need. The Idaho Falls community has lost a leader and the world will not be the same without this kind and charitable man. Charlie is survived by his high school sweet heart and loving wife of 63 years, Thora (Johnson) Just, his brothers Gary and Frank (Cheryl), and children, Charles (Chuck), Janet Hill (Mike), James (Betsy) and Joel (Ann), eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Charlie and Thora's marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS. Temple in 2002. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Boulevard Ward, 351 West 14th Street. The Just family will greet friends and family Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the Just family would be honored to have memorial contributions made to the Museum of Idaho at 200 N. Eastern Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Leo and Carol Romer caroleo@ida.net It was with sadness we heard the news of Charlie's death. He was a good friend and a good neighbor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ladene & Dan Conan ladyconan@msn.com Our love is with you on this sad day. Ruth & Marty O'Brien mobrj4u@comcast.net To Thora and all the family, I will always miss that greeting "well, how the heck are you?". He was a wonderful person and a wonderful brother-in-law. Our condolences and love to all of you. Julie Conan Although I did not know Charlie well, he was very close to my grandma Phyllis and my mother, Ladene. He was always nice and cordial. He was very generous with opening his and Thora's home to all of us for reunions. One of my fondest memories with him was after my grandma died & he offered our family to visit her house anytime. (He had purchased it while she was living). I always felt welcome and I really appreciated that. I will be praying for the family. God Bless, Julie Julia (Johnson) Henderson hendbc2@xmission.com I was saddened to hear of the death of Charlie, and send my deepest sympathy to Thora and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives. Shawnell Stuart I am Justin and Lafay Gough's granddaughter. I am sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry and Rosie Seymour Thora, Chuck, Jan, Jim, and Joel, Rosie and I would like you to know our thoughts are with your family at this sad time. Charlie was a good mentor to me as well as a friend. He will be missed. Dan Nuckols I am so very sorry to hear of Charlie's death. He was always so very kind to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Beverly Wakeman So sorry to hear of Charlie's death. It has been a long time since I have seen either of you, but Bill and I thought a lot of you both. My thoughts are with you at this time. Sincerely, Bev Wakeman Kevin Werner kevin.werner@brandsource.com Thora and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I only knew Charlie for a short time, but he was a great person. Sincerely, Kevin Werner Ken Mork ken.mork@brandsource.com Thora, Although we lost touch over the years, I still remember Charlie as a good true and loyal friend. Thora, Charlie & I had many great times together, and you, Carrie, Charlie and I also had many memorable trips together. I will miss Charlie, but will never forget him. May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Charlie added an extra light in this man's world. Love & prayers, Ken Mork Tim Clements Brandsource@aol.com Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Charlie was such a blessing to work with as a Chapter Advisor. Kathy Maloney Kathy.Maloney@brandsource.com Dear Just Family. Charlie was the best, he was funny, witty and extremely gracious. He always had a positive nature and kind word for everyone who came in contact with him. I had the pleasure of knowing Charlie for many years and have very fond memories of the great times with the Rocky Mtn region and Brand Source National. My deepest sympathy for your loss, A very special hello to Thora. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye one last time to Charlie. Sincerely, Kathy Maloney Jerry & Diane Larsen ogdens1@xmission.com We were saddened by the news of Charlie's passing. We will always remember the graciousness of Charlie and Thora towards us when we joined the Rocky Mtn. group of AVB. Thora, take comfort in knowing that you and Charlie are loved by many and you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Looking forward to a grand reunion in Heaven. (...hope I make it there!) Jerry & Diane from Ogden's Superstore--Richfield, UT.