Charles' wife chose a flowering Crab Apple to honor her late husband, a tree he had greatly enjoyed. 30 Tulips were planted representing his 6 children, 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Charles, the oldest of Charles Sr. and Lillian Hickey from Detroit, MI grew up with a brood of brothers and one little sister.  

He was a veteran, a hunter, an artist, and a businessman.  He loved fiercely and protected his kin with sharp intellect and a strong will. 

As father to 6 children, he mentored each through their education and in the subtleties of this life. Charles enjoyed a charmed marriage to his beautiful wife whom skied, danced, played cards and traveled the world alongside him.  In total he boasts 17 loving grandchildren.