My heart goes out to you and your family Joy.   Hugs and prayers to you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Uncle George,
I will never forget your enthusiasm for life and your positive thinking.You were an inspiration to so many people and a very unique person.I will always remember your visits as I was growing up.You will truly be missed.

George,
You were a great uncle and friend. it was always a pleasure to see you. I will always remember the time I came to California to visit in the summer of 1963, It was a big experience for me. I know you would always get a big laugh from some of the mishaps of the visit. You have always had a positive attitude towards life. Sandy really thought you were a special person and you truly were. You will be truly missed by all, and always be in my memories. Love you George.

Joy, Just wanted to say I think you have an amazing father.  You were both lucky to have each other through your life.  Your memories will carry you through.  God Bless you and your family at this time...

I felt the love for your father.  May all of your family have comfort in having had him in your lives. He will remain in your hearts forever.  God be with all of you. Rest peacefully George Clay Chandler.

As I reflect on my granddad's life, I see more than ever that he was a light for others.  His consistent positive attitude allowed him to achieve anything that he put his mind to.  I smiled and cried as I read through all the messages.  Granddad radiated a bright energy and I appreciate everything he did for me.  I truly admire him and will carry on his legacy of love, respect, positivity and determination.

Uncle George, you were always there for us when we needed you. Smiling and laughing just such a happy person to be around. Very positive and motivated and wanted to share that with everyone you came in contact with. We all are going to miss you so much. I am so happy to have been able to visit on fathers day and spend time in California this past June. I know in my heart that mother has greeted you in heaven and you both were so happy to see each other again. You are finally home.

Dearest Grandad, I cannot believe I won't see you again. You have been such a huge part of my life. I thought you would be here forever. I wish I could hug you, one more time. Talk to you, one more time. Thank you for everything you have done for me and all of us in our family. You were always there to lend an ear, an encouraging word. I will miss you being here for the holidays, birthdays, any day. Thank you for the fun we had! Busch Gardens, going to the river. I remember you dancing to Rollin on the River, you had such a love for life and people. Thanks for all of the "beardin's" I got, lots of "rolling" around with you on the carpet...lots of "sugar". Such fun times traveling through Florida, the Keys and the Everglades.You are a big part of my memories. And food... you introduced me to Tommy's, der weinerschnitzel, Sir George Smorgasbord, (my personal favorite) H.S. salt Fish & Chips...we had fun! I will miss hearing "Morning Glory!" when I answer the phone. My sister and I enjoyed going to the horse races with you, especially when you would let us choose a horse and bet!!! Thank you for being here for birthdays, and the Holidays. They will not be the same without you. Thank you for your encouraging advice during difficult times. You were such an amazing man with a kind thought for everyone. I will miss you so.

George thank you for the opportunity to be apart of your life. Joan and I have always loved you and appreciate the help and advice over all these years. You made so many sacrifices so others could have a better life. Being a father of a loving family was the most important value you strived for all your life. George thank you for being apart of your life. I loved you. See you on the other side.

Grandad,you're responsible for creating endless family beauty for generations to come,good work handsome!I love every bit of advice you have given me over my forty one years.I will share the encouragement,achievement and enthusiasm for life that you held,with my children,if they are half as giving as you i will be so proud.There are so few Chandler men in this family,and we just lost the best one of them,Granddad you Sir are a gentleman, I will constantly be thinking about you for the rest of my days.

Dad, my whole life you made me feel special.  As a child I used to wait to hear your whistle so I would know you were coming home. You always made my dreams come true, and even when you had never ridden a horse you rode 10 miles to make sure that on Christmas Eve I had my horse to wake up to on Christmas morn.   
I will miss our times together watching and talking about sports, and watching our favorite news channel together.  I will miss you, and love you forever because you were such a great father and friend.  
Your loving daughter, Joan

 You were so amazing. You loved everyone and always made a lasting impression. I will always remember the wonderful advice and support you gave to me and my family. I have so many wonderful memories of you and the loving Uncle you were to us our entire lives. No words can describe how much you will be missed. I love you Uncle George

Grandad,
I miss you so much, you don't even know. You were the most amazing man with the most outstanding personality. You touched the hearts of many and now you get to do the same in Heaven. Being away from family is hard, but not being there on your birthday this year broke my heart and not being there beside you while He called you Home made it even harder. I'm so sorry I won't be there for your memorial and trust me, if I could,  I would be flying down there in a heartbeat. I love you so much.

Granddad,
I'm so blessed to have had you in my life. You have taught me so much about life, being a good person, and being successful . oh and we can't forget about how to get a good deal at garage sales LOL. I will cherish every memory of you and I know you will always look down on our family and guide us through the hard times and good times. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping raising me and for every thing you have done for me. You will be missed.

Granddad, 
I already miss you so much. I will always remember your kindness, and how you loved your family above all. Words cannot describe how blessed I was to have you in my life. I love you so much,
Madelaine

George Chandler was a man I remember seeing often growing up and everytime i had the pleasure of speaking with him he always had something positive and motivating to say.  I remember him always with his speeches of motivation tapes and vedeos he would always hand out even though most people didn't take them or listen.  If there is one thing I will always remember about George Chandler is that everytime I spoke to him he puts me in his past history and that motivated me.  Just like Joan and Ted, you don't always see the future but if your motivated enough you can do wonders.  Rest in peace George, I miss you.

Kelly

Grandad,
I am so lucky i got to see you before you past......
when i got to see you, you looked so healthy....
i love you we will miss you see you in heaven someday
              Love, Clarabelle

Granddad,
I'm so glad I got to see you while we were in California a couple of weeks ago.  You have always been a big part of my life.  Always there for every event and celebration.  There are things I always remember about you.  You were motivating and positive.  I was little, but I still remember you doing the twist to CCR at the river and picking us up and saying "Let me Beard Ya", giving us Sugar.

I'll see you in heaven when the time comes...  I Love you, Caroline.

You will be missed by all who knew you, but God has been holding a place for you, and Bill has been waiting for you to join him.  The hard part is over now.

Dad I love you and miss you. You were the best father in the world. You loved all four of us kids more than you loved life itself. Thank you for showing the way. When I think of you I will smile and say I had a great father who was a loving and kind man

Once in a while, a special person comes into our lives.  For many, that special person was George Chandler.  An unwavering optimist, George was always willing to lend a helping hand, and unselfishly gave of himself to others.  He was a man who loved his family, country, and cared about people....he will be missed.

OBITUARY

George Clay Chandler

August 2, 1919 – August 26, 2013

Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park and Mortuary

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