Chet passed away on June 28, 2020 in the city of Riverside. Chet was born September 1st 1927 to the late Humbert Young McClure and Esther May Black in Joplin, Missouri. He was proceeded in death by his wife Leolyn Fern Fearr McClure, his siblings Kenneth Young McClure, Katherine Grace Kelly and Alberta Louise Wolter. Chet is Survived by his four children with wife Leolyn, Patrick (Michelle), Shannon (David) Osborne, Michael (Amy), and Sean (Laura); his thirteen grandchildren, Justin (Holly), Molly (Paul) Casey, Timothy, Lauren (Erik), Sasha, Taylor (Sergio), Tawny, Michael, Tanner, Kelsey, Kevin (Charina), Tre, and Cassidy; and his nine great-grandchildren, Cierra, Sean Michael, Cruz, Sophie, Ryan, Xavi, and Helios, Dillon and Apollo.
Chet and Leolyn were married for 67 years and raised four children. Their marriage should be a testament to all as they felt marriage should be built to be strong and to withstand the test of time. Chet thrived on making his wife happy and making sure she was never lacking. They raised their children in Sylmar, California before moving to Norco, California on Leolyn’s birthday on July 26th, 1986. Many grandchildren have since run through their home leaving a mark. They were proudly bragged about on every wall, with gifts being displayed, greeting cards laid out and art/school projects shown proudly. Not only did Chet and Leolyn have their biological family, but every once in a while someone would come along, and they would become an immediate part of the family. From then on there was no questions about it, you are family and will always be a McClure.
Chet worked as a Teamster for about 43 years driving a water truck. He believed that hard work was incredibly important and would do any job to ensure that his family had everything they needed. He had an unstoppable work ethic, which he instilled and passed on to his family. He took great pride in his work. He did enjoy a good time when the workday was over. He would sometimes spray the neighborhood kids with his water truck and put on a little show for them to enjoy. Once retired, he became a full-time grandpa with a never-ending honey-do list. He would not have wanted it any other way. You could often find him in the garage fixing/building things and having his “union meetings” with his neighbors, family and friends. Both Leolyn and Chet were hands on grandparents. They played an active roll in the lives of their grandchildren. Marking on their calendar’s sports events, awards, birthdays, family dinners and sleep overs. They truly taught their grandchildren the meaning of love.
Chet and Leolyn also loved to get away to places like Carpinteria, Silent Valley, Dana Point, Crestline and Catalina. Normally with a grandchild or two in toe. Their 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated in Catalina. The happy couple took their family and friends to celebrate their beautiful journey. Showcasing again their deep love for one another and setting an example for everyone else.
Chet will be remembered by how truly kind he was, and how he had a heart to help anyone and everyone. He could make a friend with anyone and almost always did. Many will also remember him for his child like sense of humor. He was loved by so many and will truly be missed.
Services for Chet will be held on July 7th, 2020 at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary in Riverside, California at 11:00am via Live Stream. Graveside service will take place immediately after at 12:00 pm where he will be laid to rest next to his love, Leolyn. A reception will follow at The Farm in Norco, California. Please inform family if you are able to attend the reception so that social distancing can be implemented to ensure the safety of all in attendance. Feel free to also reach out to Chet’s family prior to the service date if assistance is needed with locating the livestream. The family would love for everyone that loved Chet to be able to celebrate his life, whether it be in person practicing social distancing with a mask or virtually. A man who gave so much love deserves to be celebrated. Please bring your memories and smiles to honor the great man.
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