Notes for: Charles Nelson Bodine
It seems Charles Nelson Bodine was born either Charles Nelson Penrose or Charles Nelson Saunders. On his U.S.M.C. Enlisted Man's Qualification Card, it looks like he definitively shows this name change to Bodine from both Charles Nelson Saunders and Charles Nelson Penrose. These must be names he had used in previous paperwork with the Marines. It's not clear from the card exactly when this change happened, but it was around 1943 to 1944. His son, Cris Bodine, said, "I believe Charles commonly went by the name "Bodine" but it did not become official until he went into the Marines (see attached). I assume the name "Saunders" came from either an earlier marriage by Isabelle Penrose or maybe that was the birth father's name. I do not know."
From: Cris Bodine
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Subject: Re: Wives of Charles Nelson Bodine
Dave,
My Mom's maiden name is Lucille Lynelle Davis, and Charles Nelson Bodine was married to Viola Irene Olsen from 1973 to 1975. I have no information at this time about his first marriage other than he was for a short period. I also recently discovered that Charles Nelson Bodine changed his name to this when he joined the Marines. Apparently he was born Charles Nelson Saunders and I have not been able to find his original birth certificate. I am not sure how all of this went down legally with his real Mother Isabelle and his apparent 'step dad" Clarence Bodine. Apparently Doris Bodine (later Stradling) was the only full sibling (daughter) of this marriage. If you have any additional info on Charles Nelson Bodine (Saunders), I would like to know. I did not find this out until after his passing and when I obtained his military records.
Cris
From: Cris Bodine [crisbo at verizon.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Subject: Fw: Wives of Charles Nelson Bodine
I'm sorry Dave, Charles Nelson Bodine's original birthname was Penrose, not Bodine and somewhere between 1922 and 1941 it was changed from Penrose to Saunders.
Cris
Ed, Paul, and Cris all have the same mother, but Ed and Paul have a different father. I do not have that information yet. Lillian was married to someone before she was married to Charles Nelson Bodine.
From Ronny Bodine (Oct. 2, 2022):
Charles Nelson Bodine was born to Isabelle Penrose and for a time bore the name Charles Nelson Penrose Saunders. After his mother married Clarence Bodine, he lived with the family and appears as Charles Bodine in the 1930 census. He later attended school in Morrisville, Pa. as Charles Bodine. In 1944, while serving as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, he changed his named to Charles Nelson Bodine.
Obituary, the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune of 12 Nov 2005.
Charles N. Bodine, 83, North Port, died Nov. 10, 2005. He was born Oct. 15, 1922, in Trenton, N.J., and came to North Port 15 years ago from Homestead. He was a capital policeman for the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C., and was a Marine veteran of World War II. He was a trustee at Holiday Park and a member of the Moose and Elks. He was a Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; daughters SallieJean Hanson of North Miami, Carol Burbella of Union, N.J., and Cathy McLaughlin of Mount Tabor, N.J.; sons Chris of Virginia, Edward of Tennessee and Paul of California; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, with services at 7 p.m., at James A. McKee Funeral Home. Burial will be in Quantico, Va., National Cemetery.
Obituary, the Loudoun (Va.) Times of 6 Dec 2005.
Charles Nelson Bodine, 83, of North Port, Fla., a former Loudoun County resident, died Nov. 10 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda, Fla. He was born Oct. 15, 1922, in Trenton, N.J. Mr. Bodine was a veteran of World War II and a survivor of Iwo Jima. He was a retired U.S. Capital Police officer. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Bodine of North Port; three daughters, Sallie Hanson of North Miami, Fla., Carol Burbella of Union, N.J., and Cathy McLaughlin of Mount Tabor, N.J.; three sons, Chris Bodine of Lovettsville, Edward Bodine in Tennessee, and Paul Bodine in California; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Bodine was buried at Quantico National Cemetery. Arrangements were by Loudoun Funeral Chapel of Leesburg.
Note: Sallie Hanson, Carol Burbella and Cathy McLaughlin are the children of Phyllis (Law) Bodine by her previous marriage.
1st wife--1946--LILLIAN DOLORES BOLIS.
From Wythe County, Virginia Marriage Records:
Charles Nelson Bodine, 23, single, of Trenton, NJ, mechanic, born in Trenton, son of Clarence R. Bodine & Isabelle Penrose AND Lillian Dolores Bolis, 21, single, of Philadelphia, PA, born in Philadelphia, dau. of John Bolis & Margaret Gvusgsivivius, were married 6 May 1946 in Wytheville, by John J. O'Reilly, Priest of the Catholic Church.
Lillian married 2ndly Eugene Robert Flanagan (1927-1996).
Obituary, Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, NJ) of 28 May 2017.
Lillian D. Flanagan (nee Bolis), age 92, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Eugene R. Flanagan. Devoted mother of Patricia (Stan) Kernan. Loving grandmother of Kevin (Gina), Brian (Kat), Sean (Niki), and Kathleen. Sister of Ed (Ann) Bolis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing and visitation on Wednesday 9-10AM at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 712 N. White Horse Pike, Stratford, NJ 08084. PH (856) 783-5100. Funeral Mass 10:30AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - St. Luke Church, Stratford. Burial following in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Please share condolences at www.Zale FuneralHome.net
2nd wife--1956--LUCILLE MERYLLYN DAVIS.
From Virginia Divorce Records:
Charles Nelson Bodine, of Fairfax, VA, born 15 Oct 1922 in Trenton, NJ, policeman, AND Lucille Meryllyn Davis, of Fairfax, born 8 Oct 1926 in Warsaw, VA, who had married 3 Nov 1956 in Washington, D.C., were divorced 29 Jan 1969 in Fairfax, Fairfax County. One child under 18. [Note: Lucille (Davis) Bodine was divorced from Charles Bodine, remarried twice thereafter, and in 2015, age 88, was living in Hague, Westmoreland County, Virginia, under the name Lucille Bodine. ]
Obituary, Northern Neck Group of 24 Feb 2016.
Lucille Meryllyn Davis Bodine, 89, of Hague passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016. She was a retired florist for Giant Foods. She is survived by her sons Edward Bodine, Alcoa, TN, Paul Bodine, Hague, VA and Cris Bodine, Lovettsville, VA and a daughter Dana Brassell, Bishopville, MD. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Henderson United Methodist Church, Callao. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home, Montross Chapel.
3rd wife--1974--VIOLA IRENE BACON.
From Prince William County, Virginia Marriage Records:
Charles Nelson Bodine, 52, divorced, of Annandale, VA, born 15 Oct 1922 in NJ, son of Clarence Reader Bodine & Isabelle Penrose AND Viola Irene (Bacon) Olson, 38, divorced, born 28 Jan 1936 in Washington, DC, dau. of Leonard James Bacon & Viola Ruth Dinger, were married 1 Dec 1974 in Woodbridge, by Marvin J. Best. [Note: Viola was previously married to Roy Olson, from whom she was divorced, and after her divorce in 1976 from Charles Bodine, remarried Roy Olson.]
From Virginia Divorce Records:
Charles Nelson Bodine, of Annandale, VA, born 15 Oct 1922 in NJ AND Viola Irene Bacon, of Woodbridge, born 28 Jan 1936 in Washington, D.C., who had married 1 Dec 1974 in Woodbridge, were divorced 27 Jan 1976 in Prince William County. No minor children.
4th wife--1990--PHYLLIS ANN LAW.
From Dade County, Florida Marriage Records:
Charles Nelson Bodine, born 15 Oct 1922 AND Phyllis Ann Law, born 21 April 1932, were married 10 May 1990.
Funeral Home Obituary.
Phyllis Bodine Penrose, 81, of North Port, FL, passed away on May 13, 2013. She was born April 21, 1932 in Morristown, NJ to Floyd and Caroline Law. She is survived by her loving husband, Milton "Sweet Thing" Penrose; daughters, Salliejean Harrison, Carol Burbella and Cathy McLaughlin; grandchildren, Paul and Danielle; great grandchild, Paulie and siblings, Caroline Sederberg, Margaret Osmers, Sarah Hart and Mildred Crum. She is preceded in death by her brother, Paul Law. Visitation will take place (TODAY) Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 11AM to 1PM at McKee Funeral Home, 14538 Tamiami Trail, North Port. A graveside service will take place at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 1380 Forest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte, following the visitation.