Nelda J. Chase

Nelda went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 22, 2023at the age of 76. Nelda was born in Council, ID. She had four siblings, Juanita "Nita" (Doug) Demorest, Carolyn Nordal, Eldon (Freida) Gilmore, Chris (Angie) Gilmore. Nelda's family moved several times. Some of her early childhood was spent living on an acreage in Burnt Woods, OR in a log house. Nelda graduated from Eddyville High School in OR.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Duewan (Tex) & Vera Gilmore of B.C. Canada, and her younger brother Chris. Nelda lived in Canada for several years. She studied nursing and became an LPN. In the fall of 1971 Nelda asked her father to drive her to Eugene, OR to attend Bible College. The trip was made in Nelda's fully paid for 1970 yellow VW Bettle. Her father took the bus home.

At Eugene Bible College, Nelda met the love of her life, and her life mate, David Chase. In December of 1971 David invited Nelda to a College Christmas banquet and bought her a corsage. David proposed to Nelda about three months later. Nelda said, "David's proposal was partially because of her car". On June 3,1972 they were married at Turner Assembly of God Church in downtown Turner.

Nelda loved teaching her pre-school class at Church on the Hill in Turner. She also really enjoyed fishing and camping with David at Detroit & Diamond Lake. One time at Diamond Lake while reeling in her fish and osprey swooped down and took her fish and flew away with her troll dangling below. When the bird felt the resistance on the line, fish dropped and almost fell into another boat.
Nelda was a born again Christian and loved Jesus with all her heart! She often shared with others that God had a plan for their life and explained how they could make Heaven their eternal home.

Before going to heaven, Nelda said, "I will be fine" and to David, "God will take care of you!"

Nelda and David missed their 51st Wedding Anniversary by 11 days. Nelda dictated this message and she signed it. To David, Nita, Eldon and Carolyn: "I sure do Love you". To all my friends and family, I will meet you in Heaven!

David & Nelda plan to meet at the River of Life!

Nelda requested that there would be no service.