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COURTNAY FOSTER CHASE Courtnay Foster Chase, 49, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13,, 2015 after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Courtnay was born on August 10, 1965 in Winston-Salem, NC the daughter of Kenneth Foster of Wilmington and the late Joyce Foster. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Parker and two brothers-in-law Josef Scott Chase and Chris Steven Chase. She graduated from Reynolds High School in 1983 and earned her nursing degree from Forsyth Technical Institute and worked as an ICU nurse at NC Baptist Hospital and New Hanover Regional Medical Center until 1995. At that time, she became an accomplished full time mother and part-time farmer. Everybody that knows Courtnay knows her love for her children and animals. You could always find Courtnay when she wasn't cheering on her kids down in her big red barn. She brought life and love to everyone and everything in which she was involved. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband of 23 years, Dr. Timothy Chase; three wonderful children Nicholas (20), Alexandra (17), and Christopher (15). She is also survived by her father-in-law Stan Chase and mother-in-law Harriet Chase. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 16, 2015 from 9:30-10:30 AM at Port City Community Church, 250 Vision Dr. followed by a celebration of Courtnay's life at 11:00 AM. A private graveside will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens. The Chase Family would like to sincerely thank everyone that has walked hand in hand with us through her journey. We want to thank Dr. Bebb, Dr. Arb, Dr. Kays, Dr. Carey, Dr. Graham, and Nurse Practioners Anna Kate Owens and Kathy Black. We also want to thank all the wonderful nurses, medical assistants, facilities and hospitality staff at the institutions that so graciously served our family. Your extremely compassionate care and professionalism will never be forgotten. Courtnay also wanted to thank the physicians, staff, and patients of Glen Meade OB/GYN. She wanted to thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and prayers. The care provided at Lower Cape Fear Hospice provided Courtnay a peaceful transition into the arms of her Lord and Savior. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401. Hospiceandlifecarecenter.org

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2015.

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sharon roberts

June 3, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase, you delivered my Shanise in 1992 and I never forgot you or Dr. Howard I have had the pleasure of meeting your wife and introducing her to Shanise. I am so sorry to hear about you lost. My prayers are with you and your sons. God bless, Sharon

Janette Channing

May 19, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase and family, I just heard the news of your loss. May Jesus help you through this difficult time. Your patient, Janette Channing

Lisa Schnitzler

March 17, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase and family~ My thoughts are with you as you navigate this difficult time.I wish you peace and comfort for you and your children.Your patient, Lisa Schnitzler

Dana Binen

March 4, 2015

After my appointment with you this morning I learned from a friend that your wife has passed away. Please know that I send my sincere condolences to you and your children (and I'm sure all your patients feel the same way.)

Stacy Pecori

February 27, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.

February 23, 2015

I worked with Courtnay several years ago for a short while. I am sorry she had to go through this. She was a wonderful woman. Condolences to her beautiful family.
Terri Mann

Sharon Wickizer

February 20, 2015

Your the sweetest & most Dr.&man I have had known in the 20 years u have seen me . Plz know I'm feeling sad but knowing she is with our Jesus & I'm sure your children know that as well. I do now your over whelmed I'm sure thx for always being my fav.Dr.& a mentor

Valerie Fackler

February 20, 2015

Dr. Chase,
I'm so sorry for your loss! You & your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers! Asking that you all be blessed with comfort and understanding during this time.

Cindy Tatum

February 19, 2015

Courtnay will be truly missed here on this earth but she has been released to her Heavenly Father who has healed her. She has her wings as an Angel.

Scott and Lori Pose

February 18, 2015

Dr. Chase,
Our sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out from our family to yours. We are truly sorry.

Kelly Mathis

February 18, 2015

Dr. Chase and family, so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God wrap his arms around you and your family in this time of grief. God Bless!!

Abby Swanger

February 17, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and family in my prayers. She will always be my "court-ree."

Mary Anne Jones

February 17, 2015

Dear Tim & Family,
I am sitting here crying reading about our precious Courtnay. One of my friends tried to get in touch with me yesterday to let me know of your loss. It's too soon & too sad. I know she's in the arms of Jesus & her sweet mama. Please know that I'm praying for his comforting arms to wrap around you all & hold you. In Christ's love,

Melinda Stanton

February 17, 2015

Dr. Chase and family-
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With much love,
Kent and Melinda Stanton

February 16, 2015

Dear Court,
You told me what to do sometimes without hesitation; you guided me sometimes; you led....and you were so right.....I have aspects in my life that were chosen by you LOL! Since the service was held today in your honor, I feel a little better....I know now that it was because of your FAITH that your Heavenly Father took you home...turns out, that is the only place you could be pain free. I know that even though you were in pain and fighting for your life, you were happy.....I knew how much you are loved by Tim and your Dadday and the children......... I have admired you and appreciated you and enjoyed myself when I was able to help you. I will see you again in heaven....until then, you are missed by me.....xoxoxo, julie

Jane Croom

February 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you Dr. Chase and kids!

Susan Scheetz

February 16, 2015

Dr. Chase,
So very sorry for your loss. I'll be keeping you and your children in my prayers.

Dale, Diane, Boomer and Sydney Boyd

February 16, 2015

Dr. Chase,
Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. You and your family are in our prayes.

Gay Dunlop

February 16, 2015

Tim and family, May the Lord bless you and keep you, may his light shine upon you and bring you peace. So very saddened by the news of Courtney's passing. May time and prayer heal your hearts. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Gay Dunlop, RN

February 16, 2015

Nick and family, love, thoughts of prayer and hugs to you from your Hampden Sydney basketball fans! You are in our hearts! Gods peace and love- Mitch, Bruce and Kim Owens

February 16, 2015

Dr Chase

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lee Aanderson, Wilmington,NC

Donna Haskins

February 16, 2015

Tim and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Courtnay was blessed with a beautiful family. Love, Donna

Jim Sayre

February 16, 2015

Tim and family. Toppy and I are so sorry for your loss. We know is she with the Lord and watching over all that she loved her on earth, human and otherwise. We will keep you all in our daily prayers.

Karen Cooper, RN

February 16, 2015

Dr. Chase and family, May you be sheltered in the arms of God as you grieve your loss and celebrate a life well-lived. Lifting you all in prayer.

Cheryl Cox

February 16, 2015

Dear Sweet Dr. Chase and children,
Alexandra, Nicholas and ,Christopher,
family and friends,
My broken heart goes out to you all.... May you be comforted by knowing she is in the gracious hands of Our Lord and Salvation, Jesus Christ.
Yet, she will forever live on in your hearts and souls! Surely she and God would crown each one of you with a medal for your never ending Love, Devotion, Courage and Bravery. May he carry you all in the palm of his hand during this most painful and difficult storm.....
Respectfully, and With My Sincerest Sympathy,
Cheryl Cox

February 16, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase and Family,

It is with great sorrow to learn of your wife's passing. You and your children are in my prayers. May God surround you all with his loving arms and hold you close as you grieve the loss of your dear one. You have given so much to so many of us and I can only hope that our many prayers helps to sustain you and your children during this difficult time.

Offering Sympathy and Praying for Peace,
Dr. Anita R. Brown (your Boston friend)

February 16, 2015

Dear Dr. Timothy Chase,
My name is Dr. Glenn Weckel, DC and I have been treating your father Stan while he is here. My wife and I want to send our deepest sympathies to your and your three children. My wife lost her mother when she was age 16. If your children need anyone to talk to who has "walked that mile", please tell them to send an e-mail to Leigh Anne Weckel, [email protected].
she is one of the church secretaries at Grace Baptist Church. I read where you stated that Courtnay "is now in the hands of her savior Jesus Christ." You don't write that unless you know for sure that she is with the LORD...our family also knows the LORD as our savior and that it's only a matter of time when we shall see our loved ones again. I know that humanly that only helps a little right know but the LORD will soon prove his promises to you and give you peace and strength through this. Two of my three children have been nearly killed in bad accidents...we don't know initially why God puts us through trials and testings but His ways are higher than ours and somehow through through the loss of your wife, God has a plan to do great things. If I can help in any way, please call.
A brother in Christ,
Glenn

Patty Townsend

February 16, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family during these difficult times. The Student Affairs Office at Hampden-Sydney College sends our love to you, and most especially to Nick.

Terry Gioielli

February 16, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase and family, I have been a patient of Glen Meade for many years and just heard of your loss. Please know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Calhoun

February 16, 2015

When I think of Courtnay, I feel so much love and compassion. She will be watching over us all, and her spirit will be in my heart always.♡♡♡♡

February 16, 2015

Dr. Chase & family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort & strength during the days ahead. May you seek comfort in the Lord's provision & knowing that you will see Courtnay again over on heaven's shore. Donna Barnes, Riegelwood, NC

Melinda Sowers

February 16, 2015

Dr. Chase and family, We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's love comfort you during this time.
Jim and Melinda Sowers

Karen Pogue

February 16, 2015

Dr Chase and children,
We are so sorry for your loss, we have you in our thoughts and prays. Robert and Karen Pogue

Barry and Mitzi Amerson

February 16, 2015

Dr. Chase and family,
We want to express our sympathy for you and your family during this time. We hope the good times and many years you were together as a family will be a comfort to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Maggie Miller

February 15, 2015

Mrs. Courtnay was my very first sunday school teacher at Pine Valley Baptist church, so she was one of the very first people to tell me about Jesus and I will always remember her for that. She had such an amazing faith and spirit that made people fall in love with her. I have comfort in knowing that she is pain free, and that we will all see her again one day.

Dee Vick

February 15, 2015

Dear Chase Family, We have only known Courtnay for a short amount of time, but each time we saw her we were inspired. She made us all feel special. We are all truly thankful for the time we shared with her.
We love you!
Respectfully,
The Vick's & H-SC Basketball

Tracy Wislick

February 15, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tim Fishel

February 15, 2015

Dear Uncle Ken, Tim, and kids, we will miss Courtnay so much. She was a big part of our lives and our family. We will remember the good times growing up and the many Christmas family get togethers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We love you very much.
Donald and Karen Fishel Kiger
Cory and Jenna Welch
Hazel Fishel
Tim Fishel

Dawn,Dewayne and Zack Guy

February 15, 2015

We will always remember Courtnay's contagious smile, can-do attitude, and tireless support despite her own tribulations. Above all her feverish faith in her Lord. She will be sorely missed, but joyfully received in her new heavenly dwelling. We will be praying for your precious family. We love you all.

February 15, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase,
I would like to exspress my sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time! The genuine compassion and professional care that you displayed to me during my temporary crisis was felt and deeply appreciated! Your faith and trust in God comforted me as I know it will you in!


Peace & love,
Lisa Lomont

Judy Dollar

February 15, 2015

Prayers and thoughts with family and friends. I pray for peace and comfort for all.

Jamie Fitzsimmons

February 15, 2015

Dr Chase and Family. Sorry for your Loss.

Richard hines

February 15, 2015

Sara will be there to welcome along with Jesus. Thank you Chase family for such a sweet person shared with us when we were in our trials, Courtnay shared herself with Sara and us and just blessed our hearts. Our prayers are covering your family with peace and fond memories to fill your lives forever. Bless you!
Richard Hines & Family

Antoinette Shields

February 15, 2015

Dr. Chase and Children...Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers.
May God grant you peace in knowing that she is with Him and watching over you.

Terrie Hollis-Sasser

February 15, 2015

To Tim and the children. I know you will miss your Wife and Mother everyday but just remember she has no more pain and she is now at peace. Courtney struggled for a long time but that battle is over. Love and peace to you all. If I can do anything for you please let me know. Your friend in Jesus Christ our Savior. Terrie Hollis-Sasser

Delores Wolfe

February 15, 2015

Dr. Chase and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your sweet memories of a wonderful wife and mother. May God comfort you at this most difficult time.

Sandy Bitter

February 14, 2015

What a blessing to have known Courtnay. She will be truly missed by all that have been touched by her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Bitters

Angel Courtnay Chase, please watch over us all!!!!

Crystal Swift

February 14, 2015

Courtnay Foster Chase, A brilliant woman, A heart full of love for all she met. Courtnay, whom in my presence, NEVER forgot a name. This absolutely gorgeous woman had an astounding love for her husband, her children, and all her family was obvious, in her smile, her encouraging kind words she ALWAYS SPOKE, her love of life, this was especially felt from her hugs! Courtnay, you have been and will continue to be a women who touched so many lives in such a positive way. You prayed for people when they needed help, knowing that you were facing your own battle. Courtnay, you never gave up others, even through your own battle, you always saw the good in people, you would put your own problems to the side and focus and pray for others in need of help and encouragement. This shows how "GRACEFUL" of a woman you have always been. Even through your battle, you encouraged, supported, loved, prayed, shared, lifted, strengthened, gave hope, laughed (so much that is was contagious), but most of all, what you shared with others was the fact that you were true to yourself and an amazing true spirit of The Lord Jesus Christ! Courtnay, you touch my life in more ways than you will ever know! Dear Tim and your children, may God give you peace knowing that everything said about Courtnay above is absolutely true, and she talked about her amazing husband and family every chance she got to brag about you all! She was a true "Angel" on earth to us all!!! I/my family will be praying for you all!!!! Courtnay was honestly, one of the most AMAZING WOMEN I have ever met in my life, and my life has been truly blessed just by her being in it! Thank you Jesus for our blessed time with Courtnay!!! This world is a better place because she was in it for a short 49 years....I love you Courtnay Chase!!!

Norm & Gloria Moore

February 14, 2015

Dear Tim, Nicholas, Alexandra & Christopher,

We are so very sorry for your loss. Courtnay was such a special, outstanding and loving person. Always with a smile. One of our fondest memories at the Hawks Nest has been knowing Courtnay and her family, of whom she was so proud. She fought a hard battle with cancer, but, in her fight, she took time to help others. Needless to say, she will be missed, but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of your great loss. Courtenay will always be close in your memories, which, in the end, is all we can leave our loved ones.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Jan Boswell

February 14, 2015

Very sorry for the loss of this wife and mother. Sweet memories for all of you.

Sophie Martin

February 14, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Heaven has a New Angel, Courtnay. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sophie Martin

Tara Echeverry RN

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family. I pray that you can find comfort in this excruciating time.

Brian Weatherman

February 14, 2015

I have always been proud to call you my cousin. We had great times growing up. I will always love and miss you cuz.

Carolyn Lanier

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase , I am sorry about the loss of your wife. You and your children are in my prayers.

Betsy Adkins

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase,
I am so sorry for your loss. Courtnay was a sweetheart and she always had a kind word. She will truly be missed!

Laura Houston

February 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss. I worked with Courtney for several years in the ICU. Just loved her spirit and joy for life. Prayers for you Tim and your family.

February 14, 2015

Dr Chase - you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathies. Peter and Janet Lewia

February 14, 2015

Im so sorry for your lost. Death is never easy and you can never prepare for it. God does help us cope. He gives us the peace that excel thoughts. May he hold you and courtnay close to his heart for forever

Sandra Tynch

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase, my heart breaks for you. You are an inspiration to us, and the love for your wife Courtnay shines through you and around all that you do. Your love for The Lord and honorable nature will continue to strengthen you and guide you as you lead your family through. I am so sorry for your loss, The Lord needed her up there with him, one day you will know why.

Laura Leblanc

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase, My continuing prayers offered to you and yours at this time of loss.

Susan

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase, I am so sorry to her of the passing of your lovely wife. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children. I meet your wife once and she was amazing. Her legacy will remain in your heart and all those who knew her.

Wendy Holdsworth

February 14, 2015

Dear Tim , Nick, Alexandra and Christopher,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God's great peace, comfort and strength for you all. We will always remember Courtnay for her great love for the Lord and her family- a great legacy indeed. May Jesus be your true comfort as you comfort each other. Much Love, The Holdsworth Family

Rachel Edge

February 14, 2015

Dear Dr. Chase, I am so sorry to hear of Courtnay's passing. She was a really sweet person and I know you loved her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and give you peace. Rachel Edge

Henry & Corliss Mee

February 14, 2015

May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more...

February 14, 2015

Dearest Tim and family, please know our prayers are with you and we are keeping you close in our hearts. She was a dear, valiant lady and left a wonderful legacy for us to honor. Sara and Joel Brown

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. I know no words can ease your pain right now, but you and your family will have joy again. Take care of each other.
Love Deborah and Mark Wright.

Randy Hawse

February 14, 2015

Our prayers for you and your family as you go through the loss of this special lady. I had the pleasure of working with, and for Courtnay at her red barn. She was a remarkable woman. Heaven has a new angel today.
Randy Hawse

Amy McCracken

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase, so sorry for the pain your family is going through. I know that your faith will give you the strength to carry on At this difficult time. Please know that so many people love you and support you.

Fifi

February 14, 2015

Those we love who leave us will always live on through our memories and character. The pain of your loss is something none of us can escape, but please know....you are not alone.

February 14, 2015

Dr Chase and Family - I hope that you will be able to remember all the good times you shared and those memories will ease the pain. Knowing that as long as Courtney is remembered, she is not really gone will bring solace in the days to come. Please know that I will hold all of you in my prayers. Ruth Apalinski

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase - My prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. May God lift you up and may you treasure the gift of your wife that He gave you for such a short time. - Peggy McSteen

February 14, 2015

Precious Family, I am close friends & and co-worker, in Christ, with Kim Overby. Have has the blessing of praying for you over the last few yrs, will continue thru this season of grief. He is near to the broken hearted. Love & prayers, kris white

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase and family, praying for you and knowing you find some solace in the surety that Courtnay is with her Heavenly Father. Evelyn

Yolanda Campbell

February 14, 2015

Tim, it has been a very long time since I was your neighbor and patient. I am friends with someone who posted the notice of your loss and I immediately felt my heart sink, knowing this was your wife and immediately felt sorrow for you and your children, I pray for comfort and peace for you and your family , from our Lord and Savior. God be with you.

Fred & Teresa Parker

February 14, 2015

In my fathers house are many mansions, so sorry for your loss, praying for you.

Keith, Vicki, & Samantha Kennedy

February 14, 2015

Tim, We are thinking of you and your family. We have been blessed to have known Courtnay. Our prayers are with you.

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase, Just a quiet word to express my deepest sympathy to you and your children, and to let you know that I am thinking about you. Ellen Gregorio

Briar Simpson

February 14, 2015

Dr. Chase and family- I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Courtnay was so such a wonderful person and her spirit will live on in each of you. May God comfort each of you and bring you peace. You will be in my prayers. Love to all.

Teresa Parker

February 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Anna Pulliam-Townsend

February 14, 2015

Tim, you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Courtnay was immensely loved!!!
So very sorry for your loss.
She was so courageous....

Sharon Lewis

February 14, 2015

A kind and gentle soul!! Deepest Sympathy!!

John McCorkle

February 14, 2015

To Courtnay's family I offer my sincere condolences. She was a wonderful, caring person and will be missed by everyone who knew her. She fought the good fight, but I know she is at peace now and suffers no more.

Jean Wells

February 13, 2015

Deepest Sympathy to all of you. We loved Courtnay as well as everyone who knew her. She was a loving, caring wonderful person. She was a real fighter and lived every day to the fullest. She has inspired us all with her life. Love you Courtney. RIP

Rose Hewett

February 13, 2015

So very Sorry Tim..You and your family will be in my prayers.

February 13, 2015

Tim and the kids, My heart is with you, my prayers follow you. Courtney was an amazing person. I miss her already.
Keven Smeekens

Stephanie Carter

February 13, 2015

Dr.Chase, you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. I know how strong your faith in God is. Remember that he is right there carrying you during this difficult time.

mandi blanton

February 13, 2015

Courtnay, you are a amazing women who loved life and your family. May you finally get that peaceful rest you so deserve after a courageous fight. Your family will find peace knowing you have pain no more...love you

Jana Weeks

February 13, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to the Chase & Foster families. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Love, Tim & Jana Weeks

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