Klinton Lee Chace

1968 - 2016

Klinton Lee Chace, beloved son, brother and uncle, went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 25, 2016, at age 47 in Fairbanks. He was born to Bill and Joyce Chace on Dec. 20, 1968, in Chico, California. In 1977, the Chace family relocated to Eielson Air Force Base and eventually moved to the North Pole area where Klint grew up. He attended schools at North Pole Elementary and High School then graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993 with a bachelor of arts in geography with a minor in art.
Klint's interests included rock climbing, skiing, hiking, back packing, biking, space sciences and all things NASA. He was accepted at the NASA Academy, as part of his undergraduate studies as an intensive program of higher learning for college students interested in pursuing careers in space-related fields. After a film internship with the California Attorney Generals Office, he assisted with the production of a film for the State Railroad Museum, then pursued his passion in film production.
Klint found great joy in family outings and vacations. Some of his favorite adventures were backpacking through Europe, hiking into and exploring the Kennicott Mine (before the mine became a historical monument) and hiking the Chilkoot Trail.
He took part in several long distance biking trips to Anchorage and Tok and visited many historical sites in the United States. He enjoyed participating with antique car clubs (Northern Lights and Vernon Nash) and restoring his own 1951 Buick Special as well as his families historic Alaskan Model T. He was an avid fan of his nephews Adrian (11) and Bode (7) for soccer, hockey and BMX racing.
Klint was a hard worker and took pride in the quality of his work. He had a deep compassion for people that were hurting and felt honored to lend a helping hand however possible. He loved and appreciated the beauty and splendor of nature and was especially fond of rainy days, even enjoying those days with a walk. Outside of work, he spent time volunteering for the Tanana Valley Railroad, the Ice Park, Theatre UAF and the Noel Wien Library.
Thank you to all of the family and friends who have reached out to our family during this time. Your support, love, prayers and encouragement have been incredible and have helped propel us through this difficult time.
Klint was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Evelyn Chace, of Long Beach, California; Richard and Charlotte Ehlers, of Sacramento, California. Survivors include parents Bill and Joyce Chace; sister Valerie (Chace) Leonelli; brother-in-law Charlie Leonelli, nephews Adrian and Bode Leonelli; other relatives include the Mike and Mary Harper Family and the Gene and Marilyn Ehlers Family.
Christian memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. April 9 at Door of Hope Church, 270 Fairhill Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712. Reception will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Autism Society of Alaska to support our families interest in raising awareness (www.asagoldenheart.org) or to Far North BMX (farnorthbmx@yahoo.com) where Klint frequently enjoyed supporting his nephews. Arrangements are entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Legacy Funeral Homes.