Posted by Cathy Gowdy on Friday, June 02, 2006 at 05:12:48 :
The Marin Journal
Wednesday, February 25, 1948
Page 1
Charles Gunn Dies at 77 in Sausalito
Charles M. Gunn, 77, one of Marin’s fine old citizens and a genuine “old timer,” died at his home yesterday in Sausalito.
Mr. Gunn had lived in Sausalito about 50 years, coming to this county from Hamilton, Ontario. He was with the Union Iron Works, was founder of Columbia Steel Co., and formed the firm of Gunn, Carle & Co., from which he retired a year ago. He was mayor and councilman of Sausalito during the years 1912-1916.
He was a member of the Marin Boy Scout Council and recipient of the Silver Beaver in recognition of his work in that organization; belonged to the Masons in Mill Valley and was a member of the Commonwealth Club and t he Engineers Club in San Francisco.
Mr. Gunn is survived by his widow, Edith Howland Gunn, and a son, Robert M. Gunn of Sausalito, as well as by three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Conlon, Palo Alto; Mrs. Erich Kruger, Los Angeles; and Mrs. Ernest Denicke of Ross. He leaves three sisters in Canada. He was the brother of the late Ralph G. Gunn of Corte Madera. He is survived also by nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held at Christ’s Church in Sausalito tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. N. Gray and Co. in San Francisco will be in charge of funeral arrangements.
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