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Diann Alford Chase

1937 - 2014

Diann Alford Chase obituary, 1937-2014, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1937

DIED

2014

Diann Chase Obituary

Diann Alford Chase, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman Ave., Fort Worth, with entombment following at Greenwood Mausoleum. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor to the Autobahn MotorCar Group Youth Scholarship Tour, 3000 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, or a charity of choice. Diann was born July 11, 1937, in San Antonio to Jim and Helen Alford. The family moved to Dallas where she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Fifty-one years ago she married the love of her life, John Chase. Together they raised their son, Chad, began the Autobahn MotorCar Group and shared a love and devotion to Christ that was the envy of others. With Diann's marriage to John, she brought God's order and direction into his life. She was a member of Tate Springs Baptist Church and a charter member of J Bar J Cowboy Church. Diann was benevolent and humble. She championed youth and was committed to providing opportunities through the Autobahn Motorcar Group Youth Scholarship Tour, Diann Chase Scholarship for Academic Excellence and the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Automobile Raffle. Due to her vision, countless young people will realize their dreams and her philanthropic impact will be felt for generations. It is said "that no one stands as tall as when they stoop to help a child" in that case heaven has a new giant. Survivors: Loving husband, John Chase; son, John Sprague "Chad" Chase III and wife, Yvette, of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Chelsea, Chandler and Charley Chase; grandson, John Sprague "Jack" Chase IV; sister, Darlene Powledge; nephew, Craig Powledge and wife, Nancy; grandnephew, Rory; grandniece, Caroline; niece, Lauri Morris; grandnephews, Max and Brye.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jun. 22 to Jun. 24, 2014.

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Joe Matos

October 1, 2014

I am sorry to learn of this. The Chases were very gracious and generous to my wife and me when I was their pool cleaner in 1997/1998. At the time, I was working my way through school. Blessings to Mr. Chase and the rest of the family.

Allan Werst

July 3, 2014

I am so sorry. John and I were buddies back in our grade school days at Alice Carlson.

Elizabeth Ricks

June 25, 2014

Chad, Yvette, the children and Mr. Chase, You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Let God guide you at this difficult time and know Mrs. Chase is an angel watching over everyone now.
-Elizabeth and Haleigh Ricks

Charles Cromer

June 25, 2014

To the Chase and Autobahn family may god have his arms around you and allow you to heal and focus on celebrating her life.

June 25, 2014

Dear John, Chad and your beautiful family, we are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. Diann was truly a wonderful woman. We are so lucky to have so many wonderful memories of our times together! Diann will be missed by many. Our love and deepest sympathy to all, Sandy and Len Haiken and family

June 24, 2014

Ron and I are so deeply sadened for the loss of our good friend, Diann...she was a beautiful and elegant lady...we loved her very much. Our sincere sympathy to John, Chad and the family. Ron & Joann Mueler

Laura Harding

June 23, 2014

Let the light shine upon you R.I.P Diann chase

Laura Harding

June 23, 2014

Dear john I am sorry about you lost Diann was great lady with great heart she was amazing women My special memory of you and Diann when started the autobahn tour that gave me a college experience I wanna thank you and Diann for giving me a college experience and a scholarship after me . Let god watch over her

David Bloxom

June 23, 2014

To the Chase family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time of great loss. Your wife, mother, friend was obviously is fine, caring Christian woman. May God's peace that passes all human understanding come to each of you in dealing with this loss over the days ahead. In Him, David Bloxom and All the Speed Fab-Crete family

Kelly Martin

June 23, 2014

To the Chase family, I don't know you, but I've heard of your loss and want you to know you're in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God richly bless you with peace, comfort, guidance and strength.

Rusty & Angela Stine

June 23, 2014

Diann Chase touched the lives of so many people. The contributions she gave so freely to enhance the lives of our young people will never be forgotten but live on through the foundations she bestowed on the lives of so many. Our Prayers and thoughts to the entire Chase Family.

June 23, 2014

To The Chase Family, Gone but never forgotten... Her kindness and honest, caring spirit truly impacted ours and countless other families that she showered some smiles and happiness on by giving and supporting our children's academic efforts. We cherish your memory Mrs.Chase. Sincerely, Virginia's Family

Patty Vizza

June 23, 2014

She was the most down to earth, genuine lady I have ever had the pleasure to meet. I enjoyed our visits at the Autobahn Youth Tours each and every time. What a class act. We could all learn a life lesson from her.

Ginger Kinder and family

June 22, 2014

The Longhorn show circuit has lost a Grand Lady and supporter ...Diann touched lives of many of our youth and her legacy will live on for many generations ..Our deepest sympathy and prayers ..to the family's.....

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