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Published by Denver Post on Mar. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Janice Chase

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27 Entries

Bill Lucas

March 13, 2016

Rich, Tom, Greg, Julie, Maggie, and Doats

It comes as no surprise your mom's funeral Mass was a standing-room affair. Maggie, your eulogy was sweet, poignant and from the heart; forcing me and others to reach for the Kleenex box several times . The reception to follow was cathartic and the perfect panacea as you and we embark on life without Jan Chase.

With the only two driveways on the block, that happened to abut one other, 732 & 740 Monroe naturally became center stage for neighborhood games and activities: Kick-the-can, ditch'em, jacks, Evil Kenevil bike jumps. whatever. The rounded steps leading to your front porch was ideally suited for parents to sit and chat while the neighborhood kids played (and as my sister Cathy reminds us below how they enjoy an adult beverage (or seven) while filling up ashtrays with their cigarette butts).

The Chase and Lucas kitchen windows faced each other, allowing us to see one another not in a creepy voyeur way, but allowing us to be cognizant of each other. Periodically, however, we might see your Mom admonish your dad or one of the boys for enjoying a swig of milk straight from the bottle.

Back in the day community parenting was acceptable, appreciated and maybe necessary with all the kids on Monroe Street. Shortly after your family moved next door, I thought I would showcase just how rip-roaring funny I could be by calling your folks by their first names, Dick and Jan. It was not funny nor cute. Mrs. Chase took me aside and corrected me on how I was to refer to her and other adults. She was not mean or judgmental and most importantly, she did not rat me out to my parents. Phew!

Jan Chase exemplified what Tom Brokaw dubbed The Great Generation. I remember the day she was widowed at 38 years of age, with 6 kids in tow from 13 to 2. So sad; with unknown challenges ahead. There are two WWII British mottos that personify Jan Chase and remind me of her spirit and character: Keep Calm & Carry On and Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution will Bring Us Victory. With grace and aplomb, Jan Chase became a single working mother of 6 beautiful kids with 10 grandchildren to follow.

Your Mom was a very generous and giving person. She put all of you first and made sure you had the very best she could provide. Fitting to her personality, she found work at a place dedicated to giving: University Hospital. She was a wonderful friend to my parents and a special friend and caregiver when my mother Paula became ill (which was no easy task. I suspect there's a special place in Heaven for her today ).

The 6 of you and your mom may never fully understand what a tremendous positive impact you have had on our family. We love all of you very much, and will miss Jan dearly. We were blessed to have Jan Chase as our next-door neighbor and friend. We're better people for knowing her.

Cheri Hansen

March 11, 2016

Mrs. Chase was a grand women. Full of strength, warmth, and gentleness. I have admired her for the whole of my life and always will. I hold her and all Chases gently in my thoughts and prayers.

Philip Milner

March 10, 2016

Grandma GaGa,
Of the many blessings that come from being young, possibly the best is having a Grandmother to look up to; especially one as amazing as you. Learning of your passing saddened me beyond belief, and I cannot begin to imagine what life will be like without you. However, the many memories I have of you will forever comfort me as I try to adapt to living a life deprived of your love and kindness. From trying coffee for the first time at your house, to doing crossword puzzles with you and my sister just a few weeks agoI will always be able to look back on these memories and know that you will forever be a part of my life. It is amazing how many lives you have touched, and it is even more amazing how each of our lives is be better because you have touched it. If the world could only be as caring, humble, and tolerant as you were, we would all live in a much better place. Therefore, I will try to live as honorably as you did, and hope that by doing so I will be able to bring about even a fraction of the good that you did. Although I am selfishly sad that you are gone, I find happiness in the fact that you are in a better place watching over all of ushopefully enjoying a screwdriver with Grandpa while doing so. I love you so much and I will miss you forever.
Your Grandson,
Philip

Paige Patterson

March 10, 2016

Rich, Tom, Greg, Julie, Maggie and Doats - I am sorry i won't be there to celebrate Jan's life tomorrow. I wanted you to know that I admire the care, love and respect you showed your Mom, not just in her final days but for her last years. Caring for one's Mom is one of the most loving, challenging and conflicting acts of kindness a child can give. You all did Jan proud. She's smiling down on us all.

March 10, 2016

To the entire Chase family and friends,
I was fortunate enough to be joined into the Chase family many years ago. I was just a young lad and yearing for family support when my family was in a bit of turmoil. My best and longest life long friend Greg and I became joined at the hip at an young age. In spite of our behaviors, Jan always looked at us with a smile and her loving eyes. Never held judgement and always with a learning lesson intended.
I remember my last time when we met. We hugged, embraced and she recounted the great life she lived and the legacy she would leave behind. She raised a remarkable family (on her own), great set of Grand Children. As she said to me - "my job is done and I am tired and ready". We hugged, cried briefly and she gave me that loving smile as always. I knew and grieved it would be my last time to see the woman that helped raise me.
We will all hold her in such high praise, esteem and love. We can only hope to live such a life in such a graceful fashion as Jan.
Pat Mahoney

Lisa Cammarata

March 10, 2016

To my dear Denver family, my heart breaks for all of you. Your mom, whom I lovingly call my mid-west mom, was one of the kindest, sweetest, most giving people I have ever known. She welcomed me with open arms into her family and home, and told me she would always have a room for me. I am so fortunate to have had her in my life. She is in heaven now, watching over all of us with her caring eyes, and smiling upon us with her warm and pretty smile. May she rest in peace. ❤

Cathy Moulding

March 8, 2016

Dear Chase Family,

I was greatly saddened to hear of your Mom's death. She was one of the backbone Mom's on our block on Monroe Street and I loved her dearly. I remember when Maggie and Doatsie were born and how she would let me come over and hold the babies for as long as I wanted! I loved babies. I remember being best friends with Tommy for a few years and during that time, Mr. Chase died and only a month later my Uncle Bobby (Paula's brother) died. Jan gave me such comfort that day and also to my Mother. I loved the summer nights on Monroe street, where the parents all sat out drinking beer and smoking, while all of us ran wild. There was always a game of kick the can going on. We would ride our bikes all over the neighborhood and have the best times. And the great part too, was the parents were having a great time too. Jan always made her gingerbread men at Christmas with our names, so neatly printed on each cookie and she even kept on after I was married. My first born daughter, Sarah, had a cookie too! When you stepped into Mrs. Chase's house, you always knew you were home. She welcomed us, fed us, loved us and always was very enthusiastic about whatever we were up to. I am eternally thankful to Jan for stepping up to spend a night per week with my Mother, after Mother was diagnosed with brain cancer. My Mother was awfully difficult during this time and that could not have been easy to keep her company at times. But Jan came every Thursday for quite a long time. I always admired her courage and her persistence to move forward, even when life dealt her tough times. She always smiled, was glad to see me and had a great story to tell. We had a wonderful life on Monroe Street, full of families and we were all close to each other. I look back on those days fondly and I feel fortunate, that I knew Jan Chase, and her wonderful family. May God Bless all of you. You are all in my heart, always. Love, Cathy Lucas Moulding

Peggy Larson

March 8, 2016

Jan was such a special person and I am a better person just by virtue of knowing Jan and her positive outlook on life. She always had an upbeat answer and a smile every time we were together. We played bridge and had many laughs sharing some of the goofs that we made. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for all those special talks we had.

March 7, 2016

GAGA
I do not know where to start here. So, let's start with your name GAGA. My daughter Sarah gave her that name when she could not say Grandma and it sounded like Gaga, somehow it stuck. That is now her family name. So where do we go from here. Second, Third, Fourth. Mom, all I can say is you were always there for whatever we needed. There will never be another you!!!!! Vida and I and Sarah and Christopher will always love and miss you.

Chris Sarlo, Amy Zirkelbach, Lane Hilton

March 7, 2016

Jan was such an inspiration. She was courageous, smart, funny and dedicated to family. What a wonderful world we would live in if more mothers were like Jan. Our thoughts are with the Chase family.

March 6, 2016

Mom, you were and still are my champion! You were selfless, patient and kind. You were always so loving and caring to Rick, the kids and me, which we will all miss desperately. You taught me to be true to myself and have integrity, morals and values! I will miss you terribly but know you're at peace and in a better place. That makes me happy! Happy you're out of pain and aren't suffering any longer. I love you, Mom! XO Your #4

Mom, Babe and Bruce

March 6, 2016

Life Guard extraordinar . . .

March 6, 2016

Molly Kerr

March 6, 2016

What an amazing person! She made each and every one of us feel so special! I will always cherish the memories of our Thanksgivings together (13 kids) and trips to the cabin. I pray that she is reunited with mom and dad and are once again having a great time together.
To all you kids, I know this is such a hard time for you but know that her legacy is amazing and is alive through all of you!

Katie Watson

March 6, 2016

Mrs. Chase was also so sweet and fun, the world is a sadder place now that she has left. My thought and prayers go out to her family, may she rest in peace.

Audrey van Rensburg

March 5, 2016

Jan was a very special neighbor to all of her friends at Cherry Creek Meadows, Denver, Colorado. She will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace after all of her battles.

Mary Ann Mulligan

March 5, 2016

She loved her family fiercely and extended that love to so many others as well. Jan treated me like a daughter the first day I walked through her door on Monroe Street in 1981. I feel so very fortunate to have known her.
"I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain."

Love,

March 4, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
I feel very fortunate to have your mom as my friend and i will miss her deeply. She had the kindest heart i have ever met!
I hope my Granny Voss and Momma Chase are sitting at the same bridge table.
xoxo Chaseman
I love you Momma Chase
Kris

March 4, 2016

Mom's Happy Place

March 4, 2016

Dad and Mom

March 4, 2016

A. M.

March 4, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

March 3, 2016

Mom, my best friend! The last two years of being with you and taking care of you were the best two years of my life! All the times we had to go to RMCC or any visit were the high lites of my day. Although I can no longer do these, I want you to know how much I miss you and how much I love you. Thank you for everything you did for me.Until I get to see you again,God bless.
I love you Mom!
Greg

March 3, 2016

Mom, you were my hero, my inspiration and my rock. I will miss you incredibly! Your grace, your charm, your wit, your determination and your tenderness are second to none. I am proud to call you my momma and I will carry you in my heart all the days of my life. I rest assured that you are in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ, and that comforts me. Thanks for being the best mom a girl could ever hope to have. I love you Momma!!
Your #5 - Maggie

March 1, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jan blessed us with her smile,love and grace. So many special memories that we will hold dear. Love Paige, one of Auntie Max's.

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