Donald Chandler

Donald Leroy Chandler, 81, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away November 10, 2012 at Hospice of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Don was born on October 11, 1931, in Sterling, CO to John and Lucille (Crandell) Chandler. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1949, and later earned a degree in business from the University of Northern Colorado in 1960. Don enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served in Fontainebleau, France under General Norstad in the European Allied Air Force Command. He was honorably discharged from active service in 1955. On November 29, 1959 Don married Pat Venn. He worked for Monfort of Colorado for twenty years and for Northern Armored Services for fifteen years. From 1971-1977 he served as Vice President of the Colorado Meat Dealers Association and as Chairman of the Denver Traffic Club. He was a member of Delta Nu Alpha fraternity, the Elk’s Lodge B.P.O.E. 809 and Greeley Wesleyan Church. Don knew where all the "free” coffee shops were around Greeley and enjoyed visiting with his many friends. Although he enjoyed camping, scouting, concerts, and sporting events, his family was the love of his life. Don will be remembered by his family as a man who personified grace, compassion and mercy. He is survived by his wife, Pat Chandler of Greeley; sons, Michael (Stephanie) Chandler of Greeley, Steven Chandler of Denver, CO, Matthew Chandler of Broomfield, CO; daughter, Sheri (Randy) White of Ft. Collins, CO; and grandchildren, Jared Chandler, Aaron Chandler, Karrin Chandler all of Greeley and Alexis Chandler of Denver. Don is also survived by his brother, George (Betty) Chandler of Sterling; and two sisters, Mary (Don) Nadow of Loveland, CO and Margie Galloway of Brighton, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and Jack Chandler, and an infant brother. Services will include, viewing from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Adamson Chapel; funeral services 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2012 at Greeley Wesleyan Church, 3600 W. 22nd Street in Greeley. Viewing will also be available at the church on Friday from 9:00-10:15 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to "Greeley Wesleyan Church” or "Hospice of Northern Colorado” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634.