Charles James Bryden

Charles James Bryden, 77, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 in OSF St Anthony Medical Center. Jim was born June 9, 1934 in Rockford; the son of Charles and Wilda Bryden. He married Beverly Lindell in Rockford on January 5, 1957. He worked for Barber Colman for 47 years, retiring in 1997. Jim also served for his country in the Marine Corp. Member of Moose Club. He was an avid Cub fan organizing the Chicago Cubs Caravan for over 25 years benefiting local youth organizations. Jim also enjoyed travelling with his family, attending school/sport activities of his grandkids and fishing.Survivors include his wife, Beverly; sons, Brent (Jill) of Winnebago, Troy (Julie) of Machesney Park and Chad of Rockford; grandchildren, Kyle, Bryce, Jacob and Jenna; brother, Bob (Sandy) of Rockford and sister, Glenda (Therr) Hartje of Cherry Valley; several nieces and nephews and beloved dog, Beemer. Predeceased by his parents; brothers, Rod Hoffman, Joe Bryden and Michael Bryden and sister, Judith Bryden.Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am Friday February 3, 2012 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford. Burial of cremated remains in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00pm8:00pm at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel and will continue from 10:00am until service time Friday at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established.