Background
Sr., Charles Raymond Read was born on April 21, 1915 in Clovis, New Mexico, United States. Son of Charles Edward and Mary Ellen (Elder) R.
Sr., Charles Raymond Read was born on April 21, 1915 in Clovis, New Mexico, United States. Son of Charles Edward and Mary Ellen (Elder) R.
Baker, candymaker, Peter-Paul's Candy, Clovis, 1932-1934;
baker, Holsum Bakery, Boise, Idaho., 1934-1935;
baker, Elsner's Bakery, Everett, Washington, 1935-1937;
head baker, United Bakery, Ellensburg, Washington, 1937-1940;
owner, baker, Read's Royal Bakery, Ellensburg, 1940-1942;
manager, baker, Clark's Bakery, Seattle, 1945-1957;
owner, baker, Read's Bakery, Seattle, 1957-1962;
president, Read Products, Inc., Seattle, since 1962. Partner Peasley-Read, Seattle, since 1968. Guest television programs KING-5, Seattle, 1950-1962.
Distributor Richlite, since 1962.
With United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member United Commercial Travelers, Smithsonian Institute, Masons (3d degree).
Married Elenore Littlefield, October 10, 1936 (deceased July 1985). Children: Charles Raymond Junior, Nancy Ann Walsh. Married Debra Rae Stutzman, March 30, 1989.