Gordon Lee Chase

May 9, 1937 — March 3, 2014

Gordon Lee Chase, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2014 from Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI. He was surrounded by his family as he left to join our Heavenly Father. Gordon was born May 9, 1937 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI, the son of Lawrence & Hildred (Lehman) Chase. Gordon graduated from Woodland High School. On September 1, 1956 he married the love of his life, Norma Jean Neil. Gordon's early working career was spent driving truck for Barry County Redi Mix, Bradford White of Middleville and Cuyler Trucking of Nashville. In 1965 Gordon began his lifelong dream of Dairy & Crop farming, which became Chase Crest Hill Farms. He later enjoyed driving tour coach for Hartzler Tours for 16 years and retired in 2005. He remained active on the farm until 2012. Gordon was a "Charter Member" of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. He enjoyed his involvement in the church as a Deacon and a Steward. Gordon & Jean enjoyed many years volunteering their time in Americus, GA in the building of Habitat for Humanity homes and being local board members. Manna's Market, the local food bank, was another passion of his. Gordon loved traveling with Jean throughout the United States and Canada. Gordon's love of the country life led him to acquiring a Standard – Bred Horse named "Jake". He enjoyed caring for him as well as giving buggy rides. Gordon's biggest love was for his family. He enjoyed attending every event that his grandchildren were involved in and looked forward to each family gathering. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Hildred Chase, Mother & Father in – law Lyle and Neva Neil, sister-in-laws Patsy (Neil) Myers, and Sandra (Green) Chase. Gordon is loved and survived by his wife Jean of Hastings, MI , Daughter Kimber (Chase) Lynch of Lake Odessa, MI, Son's Kurt (Dena) Chase and Kyle (Robin) Chase of Hastings, MI Nephew/Son Blake Myers of Wellington, CO, Jose' Bonini, San Palo, Brazil, Anne Toftild, Denmark, Teresa O'Brian, Florida, Grandchildren – Jesse (Tessa) Chase, Ashley (Jason) Griffin, Abby (Kyle) Thelen, Eric (Brianna) Chase, Kristin (Leon) Patrick, Laura (Kevin) Halliburton, Lacey (Patrick) Morris, Amber (Robert) Simons, Rachel Lynch, Mackenzie Chase, Nicholas Chase, Anna Lynch, Justin Myers. 10 great grandchildren. Brothers – David (Brenda) Chase, Robert (Kathy) Chase, Roger (Gayle) Chase, Brother-in-laws – Larry (Janet) Neil, Ronald (Carla) Neil, Sister-in-laws – Linda (Don) Gilliem, Sandy (Ray) Kezenius. Many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers – memorial contributions may be made to: • Manna's Market Inc., PO Box 118, Woodland, MI 48897 • Gift of Life Transplant House, Mayo Clinic, 705 2nd. St., SW, Rochester, MN 55902 • Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, 4887 Coats Grove Rd., Hastings MI 49058

Visitations will be on Friday March 7 from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, MI with Pastor Randall Bertrand Officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park.

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Gordon Lee Chase

May 9, 1937 — March 3, 2014

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