Charles Shinji Aizumi was born February 3rd, 1974, and just before his 46th birthday, on January 28th, 2020, Charles left this world behind. He was a man of many talents; an artist, a craftsman, a writer, a painter, a child of God, a teacher. He was known as The Professor to his students, and was a loyal brother, friend, and companion to many.

Charles spent his life exploring the complexities of the human condition and was on a constant search for ways to improve our interactions with each other. He enjoyed teaching his students, caring for his dogs, going on long bike rides, hiking all over California, camping, and spending time with friends. He was always on a journey of personal improvement, always looking at the world as a thing of beauty, through the eyes of a child, filled with wonder.

Charles lived most of his life in Huntington Beach, and you could often find him either find him at the community pool or riding his bike around town with his two dogs, Towelie and Bean, in the oversized front basket of his beach cruiser. He went everywhere with his little guys. They were his best friends, and for almost 15 years they provided their master with loyal companionship. From the beaches in Huntington to the peaks of Mt. Baldy and beyond, his two most loyal companions were always by his side. In late 2019/early 2020, Bean and Towelie both passed on, preparing the way for their master. No one expected that he would make the journey so soon.

Charles especially enjoyed the time he spent with his friends going on hikes and camping in all kinds of places. Zion, Mt. Baldy, Arizona, San Francisco, Washington, and Catalina to name a few. He also loved to visit Newport Back Bay, Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, Crystal Cove, and Peter's Canyon. He kept a digital picture frame on display in his house, with pictures of all the adventures he'd been on with the many friends he made over the years and to remind him of those relationships that he cherished.

Charles had a way about him that attracted people. He could always be depended on to speak his mind. He lived without fear of other's opinions, without pretense, and sometimes without filter, and that was often refreshing. Charles leaves behind a great many friends that wish they could have kept him here a little longer and told him just how much he was loved and appreciated.

There will be a private service in remembrance of Charles and his life at a time to be announced later in 2020.