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O'bannon -- Dr. Charles Edward O'Bannon passed away on July 14, 2000 in Tempe, Arizona. He was born in Albuquerque on March 22, 1933. He is survived by wife, Nancy; children, Douglas D'Ann and Carey and their spouses; his sister, Lois-Faye Lampson of Albuquerque; uncle, Dan E. O'Bannon; aunts, Marjorie B. Smith and B.J. Brocklehurst. Charles retired from AZ State University in 1997 after 33 years as a Professor of Engineering, including seven years serving as Chair of the Civil Engineering Department. He graduated from Albuquerque High School, received his B.S. from UNM, earned his M.S. from Harvard University, and was granted a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. He served on the AZ State Board of Technical Registration and was elected two terms as Chair. Listed in the"Who's Who in the West", he was on the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped during the 1970s. Charlie's energy, intellect, humor, and his quest for living in spite of physical challenges were an inspiration to his family, friends, students and all the"strangers he never met." Charles was predeceased by his parents, Della Mattson O'Bannon and Charles Patrick O'Bannon, Albuquerque District Engineer, New Mexico State Highway Department, who was the son of Daniel O'Bannon, longtime Bernalillo County Assessor. Services took place in Arizona and burial in Albuquerque. Memorials may be sent to the O'Bannon Scholarship Fund, ASU Foundation, c/o Stephanie Grinage, Engineering College, PO Box 875506, Tempe, AZ 85287. Please specify either Civil Engineering Fund or Construction Fund.
        Published on: Sun August 13, 2000