On the morning of July 19th, 2020, we had to say goodbye to an amazing Husband, Father, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. Charles Lee McCubbins passed away from a severe bacterial infection. He was born, February 23rd, 1956 to Vonda and Byron McCubbins, in Walla Walla Washington. Charlie was the youngest of 4, soon the family moved to Kalispell where Charlie grew up and went to school. Charlie loved his Lord Jesus Christ, hunting, fishing, riding horses, working cattle, fixing fence, going to the cabin, spending time in the “Big Hole”, camping, cutting firewood, Christmas tree hunting, milling his own wood, and just being in the out doors.
Charlie took great pride in passing his skills and love for the outdoors to his children and grandchildren. Charlie loved his family and friends and he would do anything for anyone who needed him. Charlie was as close to a perfect example in so many ways as anyone could be.
He has continued his kindness by sharing a part of himself to allow two people to gain their sight.
From the time he was 18 Charlie spent 20 years in the logging business, until numerous broken bones forced him to pick a less dangerous career in Radiology. His favorite being MRI. Charlie’s most current workplace was the MRI center in Helena.
Charlie was married to Patti Adkins and had 3 wonderful children, Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Jonathan. In 2014 Charlie and Micki were married and were later sealed in Rexburg, Idaho, Temple. Charlie seamlessly took the role as father to Micki’s children, Colt, Jeff, Ross, and Dana.
Charlie is survived by his wife Michelle McCubbins, his mom Vonda McCubbins, siblings Floyd McCubbins, Deana Lechner, Rahni McCubbins, his children Charles Nicholas McCubbins (wife Marsha), Elizabeth Leann Vig (husband Dean), Jonathan Lee McCubbins (wife Corrine), Colt Brown, Jeff Brown (wife Alia), Ross Brown (wife Carly), Dana Brown and 16 grandchildren, Hannah, Haylee, Justin, Avery, Corbin, Kateri, Amelia, Felicity, Aryana, Emmy, India, Jack, Rex, Cruz, Riley, Brooklyn and best friends Allen Bardwell, Tom Giacomo, Andy Weaver, Eugene Davis.
A Graveside Service will be Friday morning, July 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Radersburg Cemetery. A gathering will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Charlie and Micki’s home, 2885 Canyon Ferry Rd in Helena at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Radersburg Historical Preservation group and sent to: RHPI, P.O. Box 96 Toston, MT 59643. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Charles.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday July 24, 2020
Radersburg Cemetery
Radersburg, Montana 59641
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday July 24, 2020
Radersburg Cemetery
Radersburg, Montana 59641
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Jackie Brown McCoy says
Oh, Micki!! I am SO very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Although I never met him, I feel like I did from looking at all the love surrounding him on Facebook. Please, accept my sincere condolences for you and the rest of the family.
Love, Jackie (Brown) McCoy
Dorothy DeHart says
Micki I am so sorry about your loss. Everything I ever heard about Charlie was very good. Big hugs to you and all the family. My prayers will be with you. Blessings Dorothy
Brenda Hinman says
So sad and sorry to see this today. I did not know Charlie, but had heard so much good about him. May the good news of the Gospel bring you peace during this difficult time. Remember families are forever, and you will be with him again.
Val Horne Hornsveld says
Micki- I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you with great memories.
Darrell Brown says
So sorry Micki. You are in our hearts. Love
Dan and Marleena Ragen says
Micki, Please know that we are sending prayers, love and strength to you during this most difficult time. Our hearts go out to you. Much love
Renea Howard says
Micki- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you
Deena & Lonnie Gobbs says
Micki, So sorry to hear about Charlie. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Pamela Binder Walter says
I am so very sad to hear this news. Micki I remember we were married within months of each other. I so enjoyed working with Charlie and you. Charlie was so very kind. All of your family is in our prayers.
Mary Foster says
I’m so sorry to hear about this. Charlie was such a wonderful guy. He was my high school classmate. We all had so much fun together at our reunion last July. Your family are in my prayers!
Genine berard says
Oh Micki! So heartbroken to hear about Charlie! He was such a great guy. We went to grade school together (I thought he was done for in third grade when he got hit in the forehead with a baseball bat). I saw him last summer at the class reunion and he and some others of us all hung out and had such a wonderful time. I am praying for you and all of his family as you navigate through this very difficult time. Big hugs from a North Idaho. Genine (McHenry) Berard
Janie McCaslin says
I am so very sorry for your loss. The times I was around him were always good times. He was such a good man with a big heart and a killer smile. Love and prayers for all of you.
Joe Ellwein and Family says
I just heard the terrible news about Charlie. No words can make it any better, but we’re so sorry for your loss Micki! If we can ever get you anything, we’re just right down the road.
Janiece N Perry says
Micki,
I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family. Jan
Tammy Rauser says
Micki and family I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the great memories and I am so thankful we got to see you all a couple of weeks ago. Charlie will be missed and every time we go to the cabin we will be thinking of him. Praying for you all for peace and comfort through this difficult time. Tammy
Bruce Miller FHS ‘74 says
A huge loss. Charlie was a great guy. My condolences to his wonderful family.
Arlene Diehl says
What a lovely obituary! My prayer is that the wonderful memories will never fade on the joy of his life and that the memory of his impact on yours will help you in the days to come. Reading his story makes me know that the loss is very great for all of you. May Jesus be your ever-present help in the days ahead of you.
Lisa Larson says
Micki,
I am so sorry to see that Charlie has passed away. I pray that the good Lord puts his tender arms around you and your family. I pray that you find peace in the wonderful memories you all have. Hugs and pra6 to you all.
Kristy Boese says
I worked with Charlie in Townsend and always enjoyed our visits. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. He had a great love for his wife and family that was apparent in our conversations. My thoughts are with you all.
Colleen Hallberg says
Micki I am so sorry for your loss. I too was married in the Idaho Falls Temple in 1971. He will be waiting for you on the other side of the veil.
sandy goodwin says
I an so sorry for your loss. I didnt know him well, but i do know he was a wonderful guy, and the class of 1974 has lost a dear friend.
Kaye Ellis says
From Kaye (Dobrocke) Ellis. I heard the tragic news of
Charlie’s passing yesterday. I am absolutely heartsick for all of you. I never got to meet you, Micki, but I am sorry for you and your children’s loss. I knew Charlie for many years in the Columbia Falls area. He was a very kind soul. One year he and his family surprised me on Mother’s Day by planting a tree in my front yard while I was attending church. The tree is massive now and reminds me of the good times I shared with my dear friends, Patti, Nicholas, Elizabeth, and Jonathan. They graced me their love and friendship and their home was my home whenever I visited the Flathead valley. There were tons of laughs and I will forever treasure those precious days with the McCubbins family. To Charlie’s Mom…you did a wonderful job of raising your son and I thank you for sharing him with us. God bless you all. Kaye Ellis, Columbia Falls, MT.
Brenda Heitstuman says
Micki,
I am so very sorry for your loss! You have suffered so many losses ! My entire family is thinking of you! Please let me know if I can help in any way
Christine Egle says
I worked with Charlie in Kalispell for several years. He was a wonderful person and great fun to work. He had a great sense of humor and never failed to make me laugh. He never hesitated in helping out where ever needed. He will be very much missed.
Sandy (Wagnild) Magnan. FHS '74 says
I am sorry for your loss. Charlie was such a beloved person, he will be dearly missed. Was a fun time at out class reunion last year. Hugs.
William Whitright-Tyrrell says
I was also a classmate of Charlie and remember him as always having a smile on his face. An infectious smile. May Grandfather Creator provide comfort and solace in this difficult time.
pat strickling says
Micki–When Alia told us about Charlie’s passing, Laura and I started talking about our experiences with your family and with Charlie especially, and the one experience I’ll always remember, because we see it every day as we go and up the stairs, is the beautifully made Christmas present Charlie made for us to frame our grandchildren’s (including the ones we share with you and Charlie!) handprints. When I look at that present I often think just how nice Charlie was to make that frame for someone so far away from Montana! It’s the measure of a man who helps others, and we are very thankful for such a treasured gift that he helped create. We hope to get out there sometime in August or September so we’ll see you then! You’re in our prayers. Pat and Laura
David Broberg says
To all of the McCubbins. I was deeply saddened to learn from Nick the passing of Charlie. We shared a logging history together and a few Linies at the Shelby Trap Club. Charlie would always build a camp fire and when we were done shooting we would gather around the fire and talk about our exploits and near misses falling timber and other stories and fabrications. When he moved to the Helena area I always was going to stop and see him, one procrastination that I will never get a do over. Charlie was fun to be with and I will always remember him with a smile. Save me a pickle up there Charlie!
Trevert Adkins says
The world lost a good one. My heart goes out to those mourning this loss.
Julia Drishinski says
I worked with Charlie in Shelby. Very professional and good at his job as well as kind and genuine. My goes out to you.
Susan Ames says
Mickie… Sending my love and deepest sympathy to all of you. I know Charlie was such a great man. I am praying for your hearts to be comforted. ❤️
Tom Giacomo says
Charlie was a very admirable man! His love for his wife and family was undeniable! One of my greatest memories with Charlie was after hunting all day we’d come back to camp open a can of Dinty Moore Stew and then smoke a big fat fancy cigar and have a couple of cold ones around the campfire, and talk about old times and make plans for new experiences, thing about Charlie was we may not have always seen each other very often but when we did we could pick up right where we left off and just have fun from there! A great friend and will sorely be missed!
Robin says
I will miss you, big brother.
Rita says
R I P Charlie, the memories of all the logging stores will be cherished. Thankfully God was your first love. A legend gone😪
Rita says
R I P Charlie, the memories of all the logging stories will be cherished. Thankfully God was your first love. A legend gone😪