Christopher S. Chase, 72, of Sweet Home died Nov. 4, 2008.
He was born April 11, 1936 in LaCrosse, Wis. to Warren William and Mary E. (Sutherland) Chase.
He lived in Ann Arbor, Mich. for a while as a child. He was in the Navy and received Good Conduct, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Mr. Chase was a commissary specialist in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, a locksmith for seven years and was a cook at Oregon State University for 15 years. He loved football.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane of Sweet Home; sons Timothy and his wife Lisa of Sweet Home, William of Auburn, Wash. and Richard of San Diego, Calif.; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Skip; and sister Sue.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.