F L Chase Jr.

F.L. Chase was born in Vallejo, CA on July 30, 1946. His parents, Floyd and Eula Chase raised him and his sister, Sheila Chase in Benicia, CA. Floyd’s job in the Army required that the family move to Tooele, UT when F.L. was in high school. F.L. graduated from Tooele High School and attended college at Weber State University. He majored in Political Science and was active in student government. It was at Weber State that F.L. met his future wife, Pamela Riordan. F.L. and Pam were married after college and had two children, Chris Chase and Tiffany Chase (Ray). They shared a beautiful life and raised their two children together until Pam’s death in February, 1993. In 2004, F.L. was introduced to Theresa (Terry) McCracken by her daughter, Claire. He was immediately smitten with Terry and they became inseparable. The couple was married by a family friend in December, 2010.

F.L. loved his work. He was a leader in business and enjoyed personnel management, sales, marketing, operations and project management. His career led him to senior management positions in a multitude of industries with companies like JC Penney, Dr. Pepper, National Convenience Stores, Coca-Cola, Blockbuster and DAVACO. Working with these companies allowed him to travel and relocate often. F.L. spent the majority of his life in the Dallas/Frisco area, however he also lived in Houston, TX, Alexandria, LA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Chicago, IL, Baton Rouge, LA and Melbourne, Australia.

F.L. loved to live his life to the fullest. He enjoyed eating out, watching movies, playing or watching golf, discussing politics, organizing his vast collection of football and baseball cards (a hobby he maintained for over 25 years), traveling and a good glass of Scotch. F.L. loved spending time with friends, especially golf outings, lunches with former business associates and staying in touch with those whom he had met over the years. F.L. loved his second wife Terry, whom he referred to as “MY Terry” or “MY bride.” He considered himself a blessed man for the amazing life they shared together. F.L. loved his children and he was incredibly proud of Chris and Tiffany, along with their spouses, Kristen and Matt and was selfless in his support and dedication to them. He loved his bonus daughters, Claire and Fiona and he shared a unique bond with them as well as their spouses, Andy and Don. F.L.’s grandchildren referred to him as Papa, Papa C, Grandpa or “F.L.”. He had the innate ability to connect with each of them in a special way. He was a real life Superhero in their eyes and when he was around them, they had his complete attention. F.L. loved Jesus and knew that he would be accepted into God’s heavenly kingdom.

This husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather and friend was surrounded by love in life and in death. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as a caring, kind and compassionate man. He touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

F.L. Chase was preceded in death by his first wife, Pamela Chase.

He is survived by his wife, Terry McCracken of Frisco, TX; his son Chris Chase and daughter-in-law Kristen Chase of Little Rock, AR; his daughter Tiffany Ray and son-in-law Matt Ray of Cypress, TX; his bonus daughter Fiona Allen and son-in-law Don Allen of Arlington, TX and his bonus daughter Claire McCracken and son-in-law Andy Pettigrew of Houston, TX; his grandchildren, Linzy, Jackson, Channing, Lake, Mason, Beth, Meredith and Mark. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, many relatives and special friends too numerous to count.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the UAMS Foundation Fund for Otolaryngology Research at 4301 West Markham St., #716, Little Rock, AR 72205.

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