Charles E. Newman, 75, passed away March 27, 2019, at his home in Rock Springs. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 38 years and is a former resident of Butte, Mont.
Newman was born Jan. 6, 1944, in Butte, Mont., the son of Alver Newman and Gene Newman.
He attended schools in Butte, Mont., and was a 1962 graduate of the Butte High School. Newman married Margaret J. Hall on July 7, 1971, in Butte, Mont.
He worked as a truck driver for Bridger Coal for 23 years until his retirement in 2003.
Newman was a member of The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.
He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling and watching television.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Newman of Rock Springs; two sons, Wade Powers and wife Beverly of Rock Springs and Charlie Newman of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kim Powers and husband Lee Gonzales of Denver; one brother, Alver Newman of Whitehall, Mont., one sister, Mary Reopille of Missoula, Mont., nine grandchildren; Christopher, Dustin, Shawn, Brittney, Josh Powers, Alex Bradshaw, Ryan, Breanna Powers, Charlie Newman, nine great-grandchildren; Nakaya Powers, Zoe Powers, Tate'Tyn Schwab, Zechariah Powers, Maddy Schwab, Riley Powers, Roman Powers, Jaxon, Rhett Powers.
Newman was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Alice Northway and Aileen Clark; and one son, Scott Powers.
A celebration of life took place Tuesday.
Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.
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