Charles Robert Scowden, 76, of Battle Ground, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born near Battle Ground to the late James and Louisa (Killian) Scowden on September 28, 1936. He graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1954 and served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. In 1969, he married Linda Fife and they later divorced. Charles worked for TRW for 27 years until retiring in 1989. He enjoyed farming, playing euchre, working on his farm equipment, raising cows and horses, and especially being entertained by his grandchildren. Charles was a member of the American Legion Post #492 and a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge #313 of Battle Ground. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Stefanie Scowden of Brownsburg, daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ronnie Andrews of Battle Ground, four grandchildren, Trenton and Walker Andrews and Cody and Aubrey Scowden, two sisters, Naomi (Robert) McKim of Sarasota, Florida, Susan (Steve) Snyder of Brookston and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Rosiland (Robert) Johnson, Edna (Gilbert) Meyers and Mary Janet Scowden, and two brothers, Francis and Jesse Scowden. Masonic services will be held at 4:45 p.m. prior to visitation from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brooskton. Friends may also call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 with Pastor Brian White officiating. Interment to follow at Battle Ground Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cerebral Palsey Association of Indianapolis or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.