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CARL CHASE

CARL CHASE, beloved husband of Sheryl Chase, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on January 23, 2009 at the age of 66 years. Carl was born in Jemseg, NB on January 10, 1943. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1960 and served on tribal class destroyers until his discharge in 1963. In 1964 Carl joined the Canadian Army and served until 1966 in the Signal Corp as a signalman. After discharge Carl moved to Fort McMurray where he worked in business with his brothers and later as a property manager. While in Fort McMurray, he developed a lifelong love for the game of golf and was active in the early development of Miskinaw Golf Course. Carl moved to Lethbridge in 1993and worked with the Corp of Commissionaires until his retirement. In retirement, Carl continued to enjoy fishing and golfing, especially with his brother Ron on trips to New Brunswick, travel to Hawaii with Sheryl and caring for his ‘zoo’ at home. Carl was an outgoing person who made many friends and will be remembered for his quick smile, easy going nature and the joy he found in the small things in life. He will be sadly missed, and leaves to mourn his loving wife Sheryl; brothers Ron (Mary),Bill (Glenna), and Bob; sisters Joyce (Bob Finamore) and Alwyn Hygaard; sister in laws Pat (Dennis Miller), Jean Lowe, Judy (Tim Baxter), Flora (Dave Bray); Brother in laws Warren Fifield (Deb) and Jim Fifield (Edie)as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Carl had a kind heart and soft spot for animals and will be missed by his walking companion ’little Scoot’ Carl was predeceased by his mother Alice and father Cecil Chase and brother in law, Russ Hygaard and father in law John Fifield. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at a later date in accordance with Carl’s wishes. Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Lethbridge and District Humane Society (SPCA), Box 783, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 3Z6.