Theodore Charboneau Jr

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Published in The Oklahoman on November 16, 2010
Theodore ("Ted") J. Charboneau, age 82, passed away on 12 November 2010. He was born in Ticonderoga, New York, on 15 March 1928 to Ted Sr. and Aileen Charboneau. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, he met Eloise Bowers in Lubbock, Texas, and they were married in 1956. Ted worked for TIME Motor Freight in Lubbock, and then the family moved to Midwest City in 1963. He worked at Lee Way Motor Freight as a purchasing agent and Agnew Auto Parts until his retirement. Ted and Eloise were active in St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Midwest City. Ted was an action oriented man of few words. He enjoyed being a handyman and gardener. He was active with the Round Up Club with daughter, Leslie, for several years. Ted was also a backyard "BBQ King" and was an avid reader and tinkerer extraordinaire. Ted is survived by his wife of 54 years and daughters: Lynette Eshbach of Johnson City, Tennessee; and Leslie Charboneau Williams of Mustang, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his stepchildren: Nancy Gleeson of Allen, Texas; and Bob Bowers of New York City. Ted had eight grandchildren: Conner Wil-liams, Sydney Williams, Bradley Eshbach, Brittany Lewis, Brent Eshbach, Bailey Eshbach, Heather Gleeson, Jeff Gleeson; and two great-grandchildren: Makayla and Vivian Gleeson. Ted is also survived by a sister, Molly Walker of Pennsylvania and a half-sister, Denise Charboneau of Cortlandt Manor, New York. The family would like to thank their wonderful neighbors, the Nelson's, the Bunyard's, and Helga Green, as well as Physician's Choice Hospice, especially Brandi Haigler, and Tim Clausing. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 5005 S.E. 29th Street, Del City, Oklahoma. Those wishing to honor Ted's memory, please do so by contributing to your favorite charity.