He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Chapman) LaChance, parents, LtCmdr (Ret). George D. and Alice L. LaChance, brother George D. LaChance, Jr., and grandson Nicolas C. Brunelli.
Jim is survived by his brother, William L. LaChance, his sisters, Helen I. Wilson and Judy A. Little, his loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and close friends. Jim attended the University of Nebraska and the University of Utah and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Jim had a distinguished 20-year Air Force career flying many aircraft like the F100, the F104, and flew a combat tour over Vietnam in the F105 before retiring in Austin, Texas. After serving in the military, Jim was a real estate broker and custom home builder. He enjoyed spending time on the Thunderosa watching the deer, birds, and grandchildren play. Jim has flown to the wild blue yonder and is at peace. Memories, including the legendary 4th of July BBQs, with Jim/Dad/Papaw will always be cherished.
Services will be held at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX 78749 at 1PM and will include a graveside service. After the service there will be a private reception for friends and family in Dripping Springs. We welcome you to join us.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
https://www.afassistancefund.org/index.php/donate/
Mailing address for contributions:
Air Force Assistance Fund
AFPC/DP3SA
550 C Street West
JBSA-Randolph, Texas 78150 *Please use a check, cashier’s check or money order.
Thank you all for your faithful prayers for our family .
Fly high Big Thunder!
