Charlene Van Auken, age 34

Lost to gun violence on March 10, 2020 in Olympia, Washington.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Char Char ~ Charla
  • Number of children:
    1 One biological ~ one step daughter whom she lost prior to her death due to parental abuse
  • Personality:
    1 Loving~bubbly~empathetic~genuine. Char was a rare woman
  • Occupation:
    1 Delivery driver at time of death. Char has worn many hats over the years
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  • Comments:
    1 We miss you Charla and Zoe Zoe. No justice will ever change the pain of missing you girls 😔

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