April 20, 2024

William A. Chase
Age: 72
Died: Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City
Born: July 4, 1942 at New York City, New York
Parents: William A. and Mary Margaret (Hughes) Chase
Marriage: to Susan Harmony on March 21, 2005

Memberships: Attended Community Congregational Church in Garden City

William served in the United States Army and after his discharge he graduated college in California. William taught in Colorado and then moved to Garden City and taught at Abe Hubert Junior High before moving to Garden City High School where he taught world history and cultural anthropology. He loved music, drama, movies and loved to teach his students. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors: Wife Susan Harmony Garden City
1 Son Jonathon Chase Norfolk, VA
1 Daughter Michelle Chase Wilsonville, OR
1 Step-son Matthew Ladd Parsons, KS 
1 Step-daughter Katherine Laurange Grand Prairie, TX
2 Sisters Mary Lynne Chase Plant City, FL
Elaine Chase Washington 
4 Grandchildren

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Wednesday
Place: Community Congregational Church
Officiating: Rev. Steve Bridwell
Burial: Valley View Cemetery in Garden City
Graveside Rites: Kansas Army Reserve National Guard
Memorials: Finney County Humane Society or Michael J. Fox 
Parkinson Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home