Albert Benjamin Charboneau, 72, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away June 18, 2015 from a long illness with asbestosis. He was born April 21, 1943 to Albert R. and Wilma Charboneau in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the eldest of five children. Charboneau was a long time business owner and entrepreneur in Idaho and Nevada.
In the summer of 1961 he met his love of his life, Eleanor Jewkes at a local drive-in. He was smitten at first sight and told her that he would marry her on their first date. That same year, November 24, they were married at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Idaho Falls. Together, they had three children, David, Michael and Kathleen. To Albert, the most important thing in life was his family and extended family.
He was a sharp businessman and together with Eleanor they were the proud owners of Iona Merc, Highland Market, Midget Market and Sconey’s in Idaho Falls and Frontier Foods in Wendover, Nevada. Plus taxi companies, gas station/car washes, produce and bar delivery services, as well as other various retail oriented businesses. Prior to his successful business career, he worked at Idaho National Engineering Labs (INEL) for contractors Catyletic, Westinghouse, NRF and the Atomic Energy Commission.
Albert loved family get togethers and was always on the lookout for a new adventure and challenge. His house was always full of family and friends and he was known for his memorable 4th of July parties on the river. He enjoyed a good card game, round of golf or long conversation. He was extremely well liked and never met a stranger.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents Albert Sr. and Wilma and brothers Robert (Bobby) and Jimmy. He is survived by his “Love of His Life” Eleanor; children David, Michael (Sue) and Kathleen (Tony) Kunkel; his sisters June (Larry) Taylor, Patsy Charboneau and honorary brother/cousin Ron (Faye) Eccher. He is also the very proud grandfather of Amy, Daniel, Damien, William and Emily; and five great-grandchildren Alizay, Kiana, Liam, Amari and Bailey.
He will always be remembered for his smile, generosity and his love and devotion to family and friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 27, 2015, 11:30 a.m. at Buck Miller Hann Funeral Home, 825 E. 17th Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho. A family viewing will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Thank you: everyone who paid my father respect, I miss him very much. He is and will always be the greatest man, father and friend I could ever be blessed to have. I can only hope to be half the man he is: thank you David A Charboneau