Loftin, Charles R. "Chuck"   

Charles "Chuck" R. Loftin Born Aug. 18, 1932 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Chuck Loftin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2006. He grew up in Seattle and Santa Barbara, moving to Phoenix in his elementary years, then attending and graduating from North Phoenix High School. Chuck married Kathleen Kay Simons in Phoenix on June 20, 1953. They had a son, Mark Charles Loftin, born April 5, 1955, and a daughter, Cynthia Rae Loftin, born July 10, 1956. Chuck was First Lieutenant in the 158th Infantry of the Army National Guard, where he served from 1946 to 1962. In 1952, Chuck went into the printing business with his father, Connor "Pop" Loftin, at Loftin Business Forms, which they grew from a garage operation to a thriving enterprise serving the Southwest. They sold the business in 1975 and Chuck bought the Walking Cane cattle ranch east of Flagstaff which he and Kay operated until 1980. Then they split their time between homes in Flagstaff and the Valley, where Chuck aided his son in his business, Loftin Equipment until his passing. Over his lifetime, Chuck enjoyed boating, water skiing, and hunting, was an avid reader and student of history. His greatest joy, however, was his family, of whom he was very proud. Chuck Loftin is survived by his parents, Connor and Pearl Loftin of Phoenix, his wife of 53 years, Kathleen Loftin, by his son Mark Loftin (and his wife, Nancy) of Phoenix, and daughter Cynthia Jacobs (and her husband, Mike) of Lake Waccamaw, NC, by his grandsons Charles Loftin (and his fiancee, Rachel) of Scottsdale, AZ, Mark Jacobs (and his wife, Brooke) of Santa Barbara, CA, Andrew Jacobs and David Jacobs, both of Los Angeles, CA, and by his many friends. A service celebrating Chuck's life will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at First Christian Church at 6750 N. 7th Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arizona Animal Welfare League at 30 N. 40th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85034, or the charity of your choice.