Safely Home Chuck

Charles "Chuck" Miles, 58, died on August 4, 2010 in the arms of his wife of 32 years, Barbara, after a 2 year battle with a rare form of cancer. This morning, Chuck, who has courageously and faithfully kept the faith, finished the race - and he was welcomed to his new heavenly home in his new body by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 - "Chuck fought the good fight, Chuck finished the race, Chuck kept the faith. Now there is in store for Chuck the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to Chuck on that day, and not only to Chuck, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."

Chuck is remembered for his huge heart for God and for people. He served as a youth pastor and associate pastor in the Denver/ Boulder area since 1986. As his vision to help people grew, he reached out to the community by founding the non-profit organization, Youth Vision Unlimited (YVU) in 1996 and started a youth ranch with an equestrian center in Lafayette, CO. Chuck was also a talented builder/developer/architect. Along with multiple custom homes, he also built commercial projects, structures for the City of Lafayette and several churches. But Chuck gave everything he had to those around him. Even his resources were used to fund YVU and the youth ranch. Regardless of the endeavor, Chuck's heart, faith and humor shined through.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Barbara; 4 adult children, Sarah, Charles (III), Samantha & Isaac; 4 younger children, William (15), Israel (14), Ezekiel (10) & Maximus (8); great grandfather-in-law, Roy Coats (CA); father & mother in-law Bob & Loretta Mesa (CA); brother-in law, Tom Mesa (CA); 2 sisters, Marilyn (KS) & Charlene (NV); 4 brothers, Bob (WA), Jeff (WA), Randy (MN), & Tim (WA); numerous other family members.





Photo Sonkissed by Gretchen Foster
I am home in Heaven dear ones; Oh so happy and so bright.
There is perfect joy and beauty, In this ever lasting light.

All the pain and grief are over, Every restless tossing past.
I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder why I so calmly, Trod the valley of the shade?
Ah! but Jesus' love illumined, Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me, In that way so hard to tread.
And with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have no doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still.
Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust the Father's will.

There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand.
Do it now while life remaineth, You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed, He will gently call you home.
Oh the rapture of that meeting, Oh the joy to see you come.

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