Chance Michael Gilford

Chance Michael Gilford, 39, promoted to Heaven on 7-7-2016 from his home in Oakland CA, 19 months after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Born in San Francisco CA on 4-25-1977 to Rotea J. and Judith E. Gilford, Chance graduated from Notre Dame Des Victories and Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, and Lewis & Clark College in Portland. Chance was survived by his Daughter, Mia P. Gilford, and her mother, Jasmine A. Smith, his Fiancée, a rekindled childhood love, Deanna M. David, his Sister, Judy M. Gilford, his Brother, Steven J. Gilford, all of Oakland, as well as his Mother, Judith E. Gilford of South Dakota, his Brothers Gary L. Stewart of Louisiana and Terry L. Marshall of Vietnam. He was predeceased by his Brother, Michael R. Gilford (1977) and Father, Rotea J. Gilford (1998). Chance was employed with the Social Security Administration, Robert Half International, and most recently Five9 in software sales. The family holds love and appreciation for Pastor Daren Barren and the World Conquerors Church congregation, Five9, Dr. Jennie Taylor and her staff at UCSF, Nathalie Babazadeh at Grand Acupuncture, and Stephen Western and the brain tumor community at http://btcocktails.blogspot.com. In his final months, Chance had one clear message he shared with everyone: Love each other, forgive each other and be happy. He is showing us that love never dies. Final arrangements are being made through Neptune Society in San Francisco. A celebration of Chance’s life will be held on Tuesday, 7-19-2016, 10AM, at Sequoyah Country Club, 4550 Heafey Road, Oakland CA 94605. Dress code prohibits jeans or sweats. For further information, please call 520-400-8304.