Charles W. Biltoft

In Memory OfCharles W. BiltoftCharles Woodrow Biltoft, 87, formerly of Beaver Crossing, died February 2, 2004 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was born on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to E.R. and Myrtle (Ziegler) Biltoft and later graduated with the Class of 1933 from Beaver Crossing High School. He joined the U.S. Navy taking his Basic Training at the Great Lakes Training Station, Chicago, IL and made a career of the Navy advancing to the commissioned rank of Lieutenant in the Supply Corps. Charles retired from the Navy in 1957 and made his home in Santa Clara, California where he was employed by Hiller Aircraft and General Electric Nuclear Energy Division.Charles married Doris Phillips and they were blessed with one son, Phillip. Doris passed away in 1967 from cancer of the pancreas. In 1979, Charles was blessed with a second marriage to Janice Ulrick and they retired to Kealakekua, Hawaii. Together they enjoyed volunteering for police and fire services and for several organizations including the Humane Society. They also were active in the Outer Circle Garden Club and enjoyed raising flowers.Charles is survived by his wife Jan Biltoft, Kealakekua, HI, sisters and brother-in-law, Lois and Marlen Hohnbaum, Beaver Crossing, Ruby Smith, York, brothers and sisters-in-law, Max and Marjorie Biltoft, Cocoa Beach, FL, Russell and Virginia Biltoft, Santa Clara, CA, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents E.R. and Myrtle Biltoft, his first wife, Doris, and his son, Phillip. A Memorial Service will be held in Kealakekua, HI with cremation and later burial at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA. Condolences may be directed in care of Lauber-Moore Funeral Home and we will direct to the family.