Mrs. Margaret Ann Chase

On July 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, Margaret Ann Chase entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the One she loved and served her whole life. She was 86 years old and had been married to the love of her life, Albert Chase, for 68 years.

Born in Ohio and led to California, at 15 years old she found “Albie”, and with him, began her greatest ministry as an adoring wife and loving mother. What began as high school sweethearts grew into a lifetime of ministry together — grabbing hearts for Jesus through their youth group, answering their calling on the ranch, and pouring love into others through the Olive U Olive Oil Company. Her whole life was an offering of service.

She was a mother and a grandmother to so many. It went far beyond her two children, seven grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren. Her motherhood went beyond blood and was deeply spiritual, embracing the many whom the Lord brought to her.

She made others feel seen, loved, adored, and all that mattered in that moment. Her gaze and words were filled with intentionality and pierced right to the heart. Her purpose was to build you up and reflect who you were made to be. Her love knew no bounds.

She was the epitome of strength and grace. “I am happiest when I am serving” will repeat in the minds and hearts of all who knew her. And while she served constantly here on earth, she was always serving Someone more, she was serving Jesus.

She was a prayer warrior. What does it mean to be a warrior? A person who fights in battle. A person who shows great courage and strength through a tough struggle and protects their people. Her life was not pain-free or struggle-free, but she battled with prayer until the very end. Because she prayed — and she prayed always, without ceasing — her family and friends will reap the blessings of those prayers from generation to generation.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in ALL things give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

She spoke truth in love. She constantly verbalized that she was accountable to her Lord, and therefore would not bend or compromise the truths and convictions that came from her Heavenly Father. SHE WAS A LIGHT ON A HILL, and that light shines on in every heart she pointed to Jesus.

Ordinary moments and an ordinary life become extraordinary when the legacy we work to leave is Jesus. Her legacy WAS Jesus.

She loved well, she lived well, and she died well.

Her love and legacy live on in:

Her husband, Albert “Bud” Chase

Her children:

Cindy Aranda and husband Chuck Aranda

Doug Chase and wife Bonnie Chase

Her grandchildren:

• Grant Chase and wife Ananda Chase (children Callia and Kheya Chase)

• Whittney Park and husband Andy Park (children Marijane Jackson, Ari Jackson, and Poppy Park)

• Jeremy Aranda and wife Molly Aranda (children Joseph, Jacob, Grace, John Paul, and Mary Aranda)

• Jarrod Aranda and wife Amy Aranda (children Josie and Chase Aranda)

• Charity Keeven and husband Jeff Keeven (children Lucas, Joshua, Levi, Ruthie, and Andrew Keeven)

• Christy Sodemann and husband Chip Sodemann (children Ella, William, Jackson, Cecilia, Annie, and Selah Sodemann)

• Joshua Aranda and wife Laura Aranda (children Jack, Noah, and Norah Aranda)

. Her sister, Gaynelle Crow

She was welcomed home by those who went before her: Archibald and Laberta Ruth Brooks, Norma Curtis, Beverly Ward, Glen Brooks, and Clayre Brooks.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the greatest way to remember and honor “Peggy” is to open your Bible and your heart, pray her favorite passage (Psalm 103), and seek the Lord.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

- 1Thessalonians 5:16-18