Betty Chase Obituary

Betty Lou Chase

Nov 5, 1932 - Jul 26, 2023

New London

Betty Lou Chase, 90, of New London, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Grandma's Place in New London.

She was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Clarksfield Township, to Treva (Phillips) and Joseph Nestor. Betty was best known for her vocal and piano skills. She performed at many local events throughout her life. When her youngest child was six months old, Betty started classes at Ashland College and received a Bachelor's degree in Education within five years. After graduating, she taught kindergarten at New London Schools for 17 years. Betty was involved with numerous Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church activities including Altar Rosary Society, choir, and Catechism. She also enjoyed quilting, the Red Hat Ladies, and traveling throughout the country.

Betty married Stuart F. Chase on June 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death Jan. 17, 2022. She and Stuart were married for 67 years and cherished time with their many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She is survived by six children, Pamela (Wayne) Johnson of Springboro, Angela Chase of New London, Brenda Reeves of Oberlin, Mark (Terrie) Chase of New London, Paul (Erica) Chase of New London, and Claudia (Robert) Stanley of Farmville, Virginia; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Joanne Parker of Wellington and Margaret DeRubba Pitts of Wellington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings, Norbert Nestor, Robert Nestor, Norma Jean Jones, and Mary Holbrook; and two great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Enderby and Ophelia Robenstine.

Visitation will be 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main Street, New London. A rosary service will be 2 p.m. Sunday. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 18 Park Ave, New London. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ProMedica Hospice Memorial Fund through the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.