Bernard L. “BJ” Chase, Jr., 27, of Peoria, passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with the Reverend Dean Grabill officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
BJ was born in Peoria on February 16, 1984. He is survived by his father, Bernard L. “Bernie” Chase, Sr. of Peoria; mother, Lori Ann (McDonald) Short of Easly, SC; sister, Nicole (Greg) Merry of Peoria; maternal grandmother, Marge (Dale) Deeter of Easly, SC; maternal grandfather, Kenneth McDonald of Lodi, CA; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandmother, Ruth Barry; paternal grandmother, Carolyn Hayes; maternal great grandmother, Florence Carson; and maternal grandmother, Idabelle McDonald.
BJ was currently an installer for Eco Water Systems in Pekin and was formerly employed with Sutherland Ace Hardware in East Peoria.
He was raised at First English Lutheran Church in Peoria and was active in Cub Scouts and JFL. He was a 2002 graduate of Woodruff High School in Peoria and was a student worker at Lincoln Middle School. He had attended Illinois Central College in East Peoria.
BJ loved golf; Frisbee golf; target shooting at the gun club with his dad; concerts and music; electronics; fixing and inventing things; the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs and all sports; and anything outdoors. He collected sports memorabilia, coins and sports cars. He was fast on his toes and was a one-line genius. He most enjoyed spending his time at Jimmy’s Bar and with his cousins, Jared and Matt.
He was sweet, willing to help anyone, the life of the party, funny and caring. He was amazing all the way around - a wonderful son, brother and friend. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was a friend to everyone. He wanted to fix the world.
| MC |
Let Go and Be Happy |
May 16, 2013 |
I share the same birthday as your son. I am sure he is happy, and I am sure he wants you folks to be happy as well. God bless your family with joy and to live lifes to the fullest.
| Rick and Julie Custer |
Like One of Our Own |
January 22, 2013 |
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend. We loved you like one of our own. You were part of our family. We will surely miss that great smile you had. Love, thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Rick and Julie Custer
| Dad |
miss you |
September 6, 2012 |
Hi son, Jesse and Drew are throwing a celebration of your life at the Legion. They said it so well how you were always there for everybody and helped everybody and just a real good guy. I dont know how you feel but the girl will have to live with this forever and I don't know what to do. I cleaned up the hall and waxed it up for you. You were always such a good worker and helper for me, i thought I should get the hall lookin good for you. I love you and miss you very much. I put some flowers at your marker and your Grandmas and Great Grandmas. Which I suppose you already know. I want to hold and talk to you so bad. Well all my love , Dad
| Dad |
My Son of Sons |
June 28, 2012 |
Morning son, I mss you much and love you. I have a really good job now that we could of kicked ass with. I know you are with me. Big hug my son!
| Mom |
Missing You |
June 12, 2012 |
My Dear Son, May you be at peace and know that you are truly missed. I will allways love you and will find out one day as to why. I wish I has known what was going on and I promise that who wver had anything to do with it justice will prevail.Love always and know that one day I will see you again..xoxoxoxo
