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Henry Chandler

Lake Forest, Illinois

1925 - 2016

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Henry Tuttle Chandler, 91, of Lake Forest, IL died at his home on February 19, 2016, with his family by his side. Harry, as he was known, was born on February 14, 1925 in Chicago, IL to the late Kent and Grace (Tuttle) Chandler. He grew up in Lake Forest, Illinois, attending the Bell School and...

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Mr Chandler will be greatly missed. He was a dear man and a long time client of ours. His vivacity and zest for life was contagious. He was passionate about being a great steward of the land. We send our deepest sympathies to the family and feel greatly saddened at this loss.

My parents often sailed with Chris and Harry out of Great Lakes. Harry was such a patient mentor with me on the evenings when i joined them ( when I was a young squirt.) On each adventure he'd teach me something new and make a point of including me in the conversation. He will be greatly missed.

Our dear friend and colleague, Harry, remains among the most beloved and respected leaders of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. His searing intelligence was matched only by his passion for the children and families in our region. His love of the outdoors was reflected in his strong affinity for the Y Camps, where children have life-changing experiences and where character is built. Well before and after Harry was our respected Chair of the Board of Managers, Harry was committed to ensuring...

Harry was always very enjoyable to be around including the hunting of grouse, and it was my good fortune to have known him. He fit my definition of a fine man. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Peace to all of you in your Fine Family. It was an honor and privilege to know Mr. Chandler as well as I did. Bill Hargrave

Gran, Laura, Ed, and Phoebe and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Grandad Harry was a remarkable man and the most dignified gentleman I ever met. It was an honor to be part of your family for a part of my life. Since both of my parents died in my 20's, Chris and Harry were truly my children's grandparents and all of you Chandler's accepted them with love and affection and inclusion as if they were related. To a mother that means more than anything. Grandad was always so kind to me. I...

Dear Chandler Family, I am saddened to learn of your loss and have you in my prayers. Please know my memories of "Mr. Chandler" and the quarterly arrival of Girl Scout cookies freshman year as Phoebe's roommate will always prompt a smile.

I am sorry for your loss.My sympathy goes out to you and your family.You are in my prayers.May the words of Jesus Christ comfort you and bring you peace and solace." You will be with me in paradise"_Luke23:43. K.Mc.

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort strengthen you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.