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BORN
1985
DIED
2018
Chan Valentine Obituary
During his years in Juneau, Chan befriended everyone he met. His humor and generosity of service were easily given with no expectation of anything in return. Even after surviving a deadly plane crash in May of 2017, he continued to inspire and help those around him.
When he wasn't dreaming about tug boats or being in the water, Chan enjoyed rooting for the Washington Huskies with his family, camping, picking banjo, playing Madden Football on line, swapping stories with friends, and devouring books. Chan seemed larger than life, and will be greatly missed by all.
Chan is survived by his loving wife Amy, parents Scott and Theresa Valentine, brother Lewis and his wife Shweta, Aunts Candice Brown, Mary Taschner, Ann Melchior, Joan Huling; Uncles Thomas, John (Kim), Mike (Jayne), Pete (Cathy), and Paul (Robin) Melchior, many cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis and Carolyn Valentine and Don and Lucy Melchior, his Uncle Frank Melchior, Uncle David Brown, and Cousins Robin and Steven Taschner.
A memorial service will be held March 4th, at the Juneau Yacht Club from 3-6pm. A memorial will be planned for Corvallis, Oregon at a later date. People are encouraged to wear flannel, Xtratufs shoes, and/or Washington Husky gear.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Amy Ruth Valentine, care of Alaska USA Bank, Juneau or the Brain and Behavior Research Fund at www.bbrfoundation.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Chan Valentine
6 Entries
March 20, 2018
My sincere condolences. May our heavenly Father, the God of all comfort sustain you at this time of such great loss 2Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
March 13, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time.
March 8, 2018
Lori and Tony Kisler and Family
Wishing you strength and support. Cant imagine the loss, we have great memories of Chan.
Linda Stanley
March 5, 2018
I wish I had met and known Chan May God stay close to those who loved you and lift them up through the loss of a very special man, husband, son and friend. Scott and Teresa we will see you in Corvallis.
With sympath,
Linda and David Stanley ❤
March 5, 2018
I always enjoyed working with Chan at the Travelodge. We would discuss books, current affairs and general gossip. He had such a sharp wit. In our last conversation, he was excited about getting a Fitbit (he felt that he needed to lose weight) and that he had met someone. I was happy to see that he had married her. Chan was a great guy. It's hard to believe that he is gone.
Kelly H
March 3, 2018
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19
J S
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