Charles R. Thornburg , passed away February 10, 1973,  He is survived by his wife Betty Thornburg of San Marino; brother Dwight H. Thornburg of Fremont, California; two grandchildren, Donald and Robert Ristow of South Pasadena; also two nieces.

Mr. Thornburg was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, also the New Century Club and had been a member of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club.

Pasadena Star-News, February 12, 1973