Charles "Chatschel Ben Avraham V Esther" Kurland

July 12th, 1925 - January 24th, 2017

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Charles Kurland, age 91, a 20 year resident of Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Charles was born July 12, 1925 in Buffalo, NY to the late Abraham and the late Esther (Brown) Kurland. Chuck grew up in Buffalo, NY, where he was a three sport varsity letter holder. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII and was trained as a pilot. He attended Colgate University and University of Buffalo where he graduated with degrees in engineering and mathematics. He enjoyed a lifelong career as a professional engineer, initially at Bell Aircraft followed by a 35 year career as an automotive engineer at Chevrolet in Detroit, MI. In later years Chuck continued to share his lifetime of knowledge and experience as an engineering consultant in the automotive and boating industries. He was a member of the American Society of Automotive Engineers. Chuck and Elinor, "wifey," retired to Las Vegas in 1997 where he was a founding member of Temple Bet Emet where he frequently conducted services and blew the shofar. He was a 70 year member the Freemasons. Chuck was fond of the phrase "vini, vidi, vici," a good joke and a dry gin martini with a twist. Chuck is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elinor Kurland; their children, Jeffrey (Barbara) Kurland, Sherrill Kurland (Steven Smollens) and Nancy (Alan) Brenner; and five grandchildren, Ashley, Jeremy, Alexander, Amelia and Lily. A service will be held at 8:00 am on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV. Contributions in Chuck's memory may be made to a veterans or other charitable organization of your choice. .

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regina meyer-neuhauser

Dear elinor we are very sad hearing from chuck's passing away and feel very much with you. We never forgot the good times we had together and chuck's humour. We shall try to contact you by phone the next couple of days. love regina, axel and kids

Published June 8th, 2024

Marcia Robinson

My deepest sympathies on your loss. Your father sounded like a truly wonderful and accomplished person. Again, my deepest sympathies.

Published June 8th, 2024

Christine M Smyrski

Oh dear Nancy.. I am so sorry to hear ... I loved your father!!!! Can I call you tomorrow? Nance, in this very difficult time I'm thinking of you and all of you.. your mother, Alan, Ashley and Jer, your sister Sherrill (and Steve), your brother and his wife ... sad and yet so grateful that he was in your life for so long... In truth, you and I were both blessed to have had such amazing, strong, loving, intelligent ( and fun-loving) fathers who helped make us into the amazing women we are today (and amazing granddaughter Ashely). I love you Nancy.. Let me know when I can reach out to you... Love always, Chris

Published June 8th, 2024

regina meyer-neuhauser

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Published June 7th, 2024

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