Edwin Dean Chase, 88, died December 13, 2018 at HopeWest from complications of a thoracic aneurysm. He was born March 26, 1930, to Raymond and Eva (Lattimer) Chase, joining sister Lucille, near Lebanon, Kansas. There he spent his childhood, graduating from high school in 1948. He served in the Navy Seabees 1951-53. He married Fern Higgins in 1955. Together they had five children: Marcia (Ron) Sinclair, Michigan; Michael (Jill), Fruita; David (Lisa), Deborah Hunt, and Linda (Keith) Kasten, all of Grand Junction. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lucille; and beloved son-in-law, Scotty Hunt.
Building was his main occupation. He was an active member of Northeast Christian Church. He was a 33rd degree Mason, past Grand High Priest of Knights Templar of Colorado and enjoyed being a Shriner, parading in a miniature Corvette for many years all over Western Colorado. Hobbies included cabinetry, stained glass, gardening and hunting. He and Fern enjoyed traveling many places together.
A devoted husband and proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was well loved by them and many others. Services will be February 25, 2019, 10 a.m., Northeast Christian Church, Grand Junction, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital at shrinershospitalsforchildren.org or HopeWest Hospice, 3090 B 12th Street, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506.
