Violet F. Chase

Violet F. Chase, 90, of Harrisville passed away Sunday, NOvember 22, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena. Born December 31, 1929 to Elva Swartz in Lincoln, MI, she was a lifelong resident of the area. On APril 13, 1946, she married Raymond Chase and they owned and operated a dairy farm in Harrisville. Violet loved her garden, especially her tomato plants, and enjoyed canning what she grew and tending to her flower beds. She liked watching the birds, and spending time with her grandchildren. Violet is survived by three daughters, Sharon Travis of Oscoda, Carol Laidlaw of East Tawas, and Brenda (Steve) Slater of Lincoln, two sons, Ray Chase of Harrisville and Gerald (Jaime) Chase of Greenbush, 12 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond on September 1, 2006, her son Wayne Chase in 1980, and her twin sister Viola Contrasc on September 23, 2020. Private graveside services have been held. Burial was in Springport Cemetery in Harrisville. Arrangements made through Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Violet F. Chase, please visit our flower store.