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Charles (Chuck) J. Anchor  1933 - 2008 
    I am sad to report to you the passing of one of Aviculture's, NFSS's and the Judging world's great men.  Charlie Anchor lost his battle with cancer and passed peacefully at home, on Monday night April 21, 2008.
Charlie, was pre-deceased by his wife Dolores and leaves his son David, and sisters Andrea Andre, and Mary Davis.  He also leaves his Grandchildren, Nicholas and Cassandra, as well as his great friends the the Wieczoreks' along with hundreds of friends in the bird world, of which there are far too many to mention.
    Charlie married his wife Dolores in 1954. They moved to France where Charlie served in the US Corp of Engineers as a Carpenter.  Upon his return, he settled in Addison, Illinois where he was factory foreman for 47 years. Chuck was an avid fisherman, hunter, and woodworker, but most of all he was a bird man.  Charlie was a member and officer of the Chicago Cage Bird, Club, the National Institute of Red Orange Canaries and a long time member of the National Cage Bird Show having served on the Board for many years.  He was always active in Chicago land bird clubs and avicultural events. His greatest bird interest was the Zebra Finch. He was a 24 year member of NFSS, and a highly sought after Judge from our Judging Panel.
    I have so many fond memories of Charlie, but the one that stands out the most was Charlie's welcoming personality.  I  remember when I first met him in Elizabeth, New Jersey at my first National.  I was an unknown in the bird world and when I was introduced to him,  he immediately treated me as if I were a life long friend.  He was just as welcoming and warm, giving me a handshake and hug when I last saw him at the Lansing National.  There are no words to say how Charlie will be missed by so many.
    "My fond memories of Charlie are too great and too varied to cover here. however,  I was always impressed with his consistency of service,  not only the Judge's Panel of NFSS, but also National Cage Bird Show where he fulfilled many job titles.  Whenever you think of Charlie you think of  his love of the pied Zebra which he never wavered from." Cecil Gunby, NFSS Judge's Panel Chairman.
    "I have known Charlie for about 40 years. We have judged a lot of shows together and he was always very professional about his judging. He judged Parrots for SPBE  and also judged Cockatiels for the National Cockatiel  Society. However, his real interest was in the Finches though, and he  really loved judging them. He was always amazed at the new varieties that would crop up at some of the shows. He will be greatly missed on the bird circuit."  Connie Meinert, NFSS Judge.
"There was no one who helped and promoted me, like Charlie, when I was in the process of becoming a finch judge. (This was quite a while before NFSS). Charlie was so special to me, I can't pick out just one thing. He was just always "good ole Charlie." If he was your friend, he was really your friend. The most special thing, was that Charlie became "my brother." People would ask me where my brother was, if they hadn't seen him at a the NCBS. I think that became special for both of us. When I would see him, I would tell him people had been asking about "my brother". He was a very special, cherished friend and will be missed greatly."  Clarence Cullwell, NFSS Judge.
    "The Show Bird Hobby lost a great asset.  Charlie was a great ambassador to the hobby. His true love for animals and his keen eye for birds (regardless of the species) allowed him to become one of the sought out judges of his time.
 A few years ago, out of the blue,  I received a large envelope in the mail. Inside was another large envelope with “Gary, I have been raising some HUGE Zebra Finches this year. Enclosed is a tail feather from one of the smaller ones”.  I opened up the envelope and inside was about a 12 inch Pheasant tail feather. I chuckled for hours.
We have all felt that loneliness when we loose one of our favorite birds. It’s hard to find  enthusiasm in the bird room for a while. I know I will feel it this year when I step into the Show Hall in Lansing this year. He will be missed dearly by myself and everyone he touched. I recently hatched my first Double Yellow Head Amazon. I found it in the nest the same day Charlie passed away. Its name will be Charlie."  Gary Morgan, National Cage Bird Show, President.
    Charlie, in closing, we may have had to change your address, and this may be a worldly goodbye, but be assured that you will not be forgotten.  After all, how could anyone forget someone who has left us with so many wonderful memories to share each time we gather.  William Parlee, NFSS, President Emeritus.


 

April 16, 2006
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