Dean M Chaffee

Delta, Colorado resident, Dean M. Chaffee, left us the evening of June 22, 2015. He was 49 years of age.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Presbyterian Church of Delta with Rev. Cathy Hamrick officiating.
Dean Michael was born on May 27, 1966 to Bill and Mary Jo (Oliver) Chaffee in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dean graduated from Delta High School with the Class of 1984.
A natural born artist into his many hobbies, his art; with which he shared with many. His favorite thing in the whole world however was his son, Lake Billie Ray Chaffee. From treasure hunts to road trips, the two did it all. An avid Pez, and rock collector, Dean found so much happiness in the simpler things. All of which was accompanied by his son.
Dean is survived by his son, Lake of Grand Junction, Colorado; his brothers: Anthony Chaffee, also of Grand Junction, Colorado; Christopher Chaffee of Eckert, Colorado and Vincent Chaffee of San Antonio, Texas; his parents, Bill and Mary Jo Chaffee of Eckert Colorado; nephews: Joshua, Ian and Nicholas and a niece, Rachael, all of Grand Junction, Colorado; mother of Lake, Naomi Archuleta and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents: Orville and Annie Chaffee of Wisconsin and Charles and La Veta Oliver of Delta, Colorado; and an infant brother, Curtis Chaffee.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Lung Association or to Presbyterian Church of Delta, Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 143, Delta, Colorado 81416.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
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