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Billy Chance Obituary

MT. HOPE - Chance, Billy J., 74, retired US Army Lt. Col., real estate broker and former Mt. Hope Clarion owner, died Sept. 16, 2008 in Wichita. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Mt. Hope with Rev. Donna Wise officiating. Mr. Chance was born Sept. 20, 1933 in Kensington, Kan., to the late William and Emma (Wachs) Chance. On July 24, 1955 he married Joan Hunsberger in Mt. Hope. Preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother. Survivors: wife, Joan; sons, William and Candy Chance of Dallas, Texas, Mark and Kathy Chance of Belle Plaine; daughter, Jennifer and Doug Roden of Houston, Texas; sisters, Merna Lee Snay of Haven, Ferne Brooks of Wichita; grandsons, Nicholas, Lee and Will Chance, Zach and Nate Roden. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Hope Ambulance Fund. Wulf-Ast Mortuary, Mt. Hope.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2008.

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James Webb

October 30, 2008

Mrs Chance & family - I just read of BJ's passing. My condolences to you. He was my tactical officer at West Point, and I have fond memories of him from that time.

Wendy and Brett Williams

September 19, 2008

Mark, Kathy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

audra lundry

September 18, 2008

Joan and family, I was sorry to hear of the loss of billy he was a good man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

joe hermosillo

September 18, 2008

Our prayers are with you always.

Dalea Foraker

September 18, 2008

Joan and family-- I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working in the community with Bill. May God be with all of you.

Eric and Vickie Stites

September 18, 2008

Joan, Bill, Mark, and Jennifer,

My sincere condolences in your loss. Vickie and I will continue to pray for you, and hope that you will find the strength in each other to pull you through this difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. We are here for you. God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

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