Gary Chase

Gary Roger Chase, age 80, of Kent City, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born August 15, 1941, in Kent City, to the late Robert and Helen (Robinson) Chase. Gary spent most of his working years in the sawmill business. He married Beulah Rose (Wert) Wendel on December 11, 2002, in Rockford, MI. Gary loved gardening, and his dog Charlie, but the true love of his life was his wife Beulah. Survivors include his wife, Beulah; step-daughter Connie (Pete) Tossava; step-sons, John (Cande) Wendel and Kevin (Elizabeth) Vonlinsowe; and several grand-children and great-grand-children. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; step-daughters, Ella Ulrich and Julie Bohley; and brother, Wayne Chase. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and a Zoom memorial service is planned for Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. Please contact John (Cande) Wendel or Connie (Pete) Tossava for information on how to attend. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff of Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital for their wonderful care. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary Chase, please visit our flower store.