Alberta May Chinn

Alberta May Chinn obituary, Colorado Springs, CO

Alberta May Chinn

Alberta Chinn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 10, 2010.
Alberta passed away at age 91 peacefully at her son's home in Colorado Springs with her family present. She is survived by her husband of 67+ years, Wiley Chinn from Queen Valley, AZ; daughter & son-in-law, Sally & Craig Salo from Queen Valley, AZ; son & daughter-in-law, Casey Chinn & Chris Diaz-Chinn & granddaughter Bethany Diaz from Colorado Springs. She was born in Coats, KS, where she met Wiley. They graduated from Pratt Jr. College and were married June 2, 1942 in Pratt, KS. They were Colorado residents from 1945 until 2006 when they moved to Arizona. Alberta will be remembered for her kind generous spirit and gentle nature. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Per her wishes, there will be no memorial service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at 1-866-880-1382 or at www.wish.org or 4742 N. 24th St., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Arrangements by: The Springs Funeral Services 3115 E. Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 719-328-1793

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