Charles Canon

Charles "Charlie" D. Canon, 33, of Brainerd died on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, MN after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Services for Charlie will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with Jon Ring officiating. Visitation is from 3:00-5:00 PM at the chapel before the services.

Charles was born on October 18, 1979 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Roger and Kim (Salfisberg) Canon. He was raised in Amarillo, Texas. Charlie worked in heavy building construction until he was diagnosed with ALS. Charlie moved to Brainerd to be near his family. He enjoyed organic gardening, hunting, and fishing. Charlie also loved trapping and snowshoeing. Charlie's greatest love was being an uncle.

Charlie is survived by his mother, Kim Canon Nylund; step-father, Chris Nylund; sister, Jennie Marie (Benjamin)Yant; brothers, Sam (Sara) Canon and John Canon; maternal grandmother, Jane Salfisberg; nieces and nephews, Kizzie, Wyatt, Maddox, and Aiden Canon; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger and grandfather, Allen Salfisberg. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.