Charles Burlingame

Charles Burlingame, 77, of Taos passed away on May 20, 2008. He was born in Blackwell, OK and grew up in Deer Creek, OK. He attended Oklahoma State University, joined the Air Force, (Big Springs, TX) then moved to Norman, OK before moving his family to Taos in the summer of 1971. He was the proprietor of several gift shops before settling on the northwest corner of Taos Plaza as Charley's Corner for over thirty years. He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Burlingame, parents Clyde and Viola Burlingame. He is survived by son, Yost Burlingame (Mary Agnes), sister, Lois Hansen (John) of Sarasota, Florida, other relatives and friends. Graveside service was held on May 27, 2008 at the Las Cruces Cemetery.