Another Angel In Paradise 10/15/2009
Our sweet Amber valiantly fought the battle daily against cancer and most days won. She never let cancer choke out her faith and love of others or her love of life's most important things. She had a virtue, serenity, faith, and peace about her that caught the attention of many. Ultimately she became a shining example to all of His power to save and heal our broken heart if we turn to him in faith. On Wednesday, October 14th at 11:15pm she completely vanquished the cancer and entered into our Heavenly Father's rest. She endured to the end in faith. She sealed her example and testimony of Jesus Christ with her very life. Our family will pray for all of our friends and family members who know Amber and will find this news difficult to bear. Just know that you can face this how we all learned to face hard things from our exemplar Amber. Funeral services will be formally announced tomorrow evening on this website. We believe they will be this Monday at the Perry Utah Stake Center. CommentsLaura Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:11:07 Dan: Joan Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:46:11 Please accept my condolences on the loss of your lovely Amber. I only knew her from her blog and the BCO website but I have been awed by her faith, love and charity. Despite her challenging situation, she remained positive and even was able to graciously and caringly respond to others whom she could help. Truly, she was a wonderful exemplar. Best to all your family. Marshelle Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:55:42 Dan and Family, Frances Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:18:52 We've kept track of Amber. We log in everyday, but do not leave a mesage because there are no words that can express our love for our sister. Now she is happy. Able to do what she wanted, serve her family in a different capacity. I am reminded of Elder Wirthlin's talk Sunday Will Come. I am excited for the day when we see Amber again and embrace in an eternal hug. We love you very much and pray for your family. Pamela in North Carolina Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:24:19 I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. I wish I could have had the opportunity to meet Amber. Her faith and your family's faith are a source of inspiration to all of us suffering from breast cancer. Richard & Susan Harding Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:33:48 Dan, children & Monson family.... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:36:03 Dear Dan, Tommy Babcock Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:44:39 Dan, Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:54:44 P.S. Dan please post if you family will be seeting up a trust for the kids as I'm sure many would like to contribute who can not be at the services for Amber. Dawn Kern Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:51:21 Although I have never actually met Amber, I am a much better person because of her. She has been a great example of faith and testimony to me and inspires me to be better. I am amazed at your strength through all of this and know it is only possible through our Savior and Father in Heaven. I pray you and your family will have peace. Kurtis and Nicole Koch Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:54:45 Dan, Vickie Harkness Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:20:12 Dan, children, Monson, and Chase families, all week long but especially around 10:30 last night, I was talking to Grant about Amber, praying that she could be released from all she has gone through. When the phone rang around 11:45, we knew what it was. I could not sleep all night thinking about all of you and what your family was going through all night. I know that your home was so filled with peace, but when the moment comes, it is still so hard. I asked Russell how Emily was doing and he said she of course was crying after just hearing the news they had been praying for all day but still, when it actually happens, it's hard. And then she said that they shouldn't be crying because Amber would be up in Heaven saying, "Why are you all crying? I'm happy." She celebrated life and is still doing so only in a better place. She would want everyone else to love and live life to the fullest as well. I'm so sorry for your loss but also celebrate her wonderful life. She was so blessed to have the family she was raised in, Dan, her beautiful children, extended family, and numerous friends and acqaintances who thought so highly of her. Again, how blessed we are to have the knowledge of the gospel, to know you will be reunited again someday, that she will be resurrected with a perfect body. We will be praying for all of you. With love, The Harkness family. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:29:37 I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Melissa Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:32:07 I just want to tell you about yesterday afternoon. I was privelaged to attend Blakes last cross country meet for the year. Blake has an obvious deep love for his mother, Amber. He was dressed in his usual purple Bees running attire, and yesterday in honor of his mother he wore a pink bandana on his head, his pink Run4Amber bracelet, he had pink breast cancer socks on and when he smiled , I saw that even the bands on his braces are pink! He told me "I am running for my mom today!" He ended up getting a PR (personal record) yesterday! It was Awesome! Thanks again for sharing Amber with us all she has touched so many people in so many ways! She will be greatly missed! With Love, Melissa Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:47:53 Amber you have been an inspiration to me! Thank you for being a shining example through the hard times! Marci Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:49:55 We love and miss Amber... JaNell Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:57:22 Dear Dan and family, Kristi (Chase) Neeleman Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:11:29 God Speed Amber. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:18:17 Dearest Dan, Children,Monson andChase Families, I am so happy for Amber and pray for the comfort of Our Savior to be with all of you.We love you . We are praying for all of you. Kristen Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:32:57 Dan... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:44:20 Let me try this again without hitting enter... Martha San Diego Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:13:40 I have followed Amber's blog for months. She inspired me to take joy in the simplest things. I looked forward to the pictures of the family on vacations..the love you all had for each other was so obvious in each smiling face. She was truly a beautiful woman inside and out. Her BCO name fit her so well...Mrs. Sunneedaze...her strength and courage were amazing. Please know that her part of her legacy is how she touched so many people. God Bless you Chase Family. Dawn Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:34:16 Even knowing the time was close and that it was Ambers time to leave us (for awhile) it doesn't make it easier. I am sad. I am happy for Amber though and know she is whole again. Thanks for this blog and the experiences shared on it. My prayers are still with you all. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:36:41 Dan, Anna Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:41:00 It's hard to come up with the words to say. Like another one said, we knew it was coming, but it still makes me sad that she is gone. I am sad in the earthly sense, but happy for her in the eternal sense. Anna Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:58:46 Hopefully it doesn't post twice, but I don't think my last comment posted. Jamie Hadfield Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 I'm so sad to hear the news. I can't imagine how all your hearts must be aching! Upon hearing of Amber's passing, Jeff said, "She's having her party." I have to have faith that that is true! Much love, Jamie Joyce Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:10:57 Just look at all of the people Amber and your family has touched so deeply. If I live to be 100 I can only HOPE to have this sort of impact on a fraction of the number. Amber's life, although far too short, was clearly a life lived completely. Full of life, faith, strength, courage and most importantly LOVE. The days to come will be difficult for all of you but you will get through them. I know that Amber, my mom and all of their IBC sisters will be watching over us until we meet again. The Small Family Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:44:45 Dan, we can not say much more than what has already been stated by some many of those who have commented but, please know of our sincere love for you and your family. We are heart broken at the loss of Amber but understand the physical hardship it has been on Amber to suffer on. We know she is in a much more peacful state now. Karen Reedy Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:57:38 I'm so very sad to hear of Amber's passing. She was such an inspiration to all of us on BCO. She offered comfort, support, and hope to so many when she herself was suffering so much from this horrible disease. It gives me comfort to know that she's now in God's loving arms. My prayers are with you, Dan, and your beautiful children. Bless you all. Scott Chase Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:06:46 Thanks so much for the call last night to let me know that Amber had passed away. I am sure that it was not easy to tell so many of us that news. I have deep empathy for you over the loss of having Amber here in this life. As I am sure all that knew her will miss her. But I also rejoice for Amber. She is free of cancer and pain they will never again plague her. I love you and your family and want you to know if there is anything you need any time of the day or night do not hesitate to let me know. It does not matter what time my work is very flexible and I sleep lightly so I can get to a phone without anyone in my home even waking. As always we will all be praying for you. Jim Kilburn Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:28:26 Dan Joey Henrich Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:34:47 I'm so sorry to hear about Amber. I feel so blessed to have been her visiting teacher in these last months. She will always be an example to me as to how to deal with life's adversities with faith, love, and hope. I pray for the Holy Spirit to provide your family with comfort and knowledge that Amber is now healed and happy. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:37:00 Dan, Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:39:28 Sorry to post again... Amber I you will forever ever be in my heart . Always x Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:06:49 Dan, Alldredge's Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:27:20 We love you all. Your family is always in our thoughts and prayers. Lori Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:57:01 Amber was my first VT when we moved into the ward she was the best never missing a month. I was so sad when she was not mine anymore but now I can see that others needed her too. I will always remember the babyshower she gave to me for my little girl six years ago. We shared the same bithday so that fun. she will be missed. Dan your family is in my prayers. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:01:07 Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I don't know the right things to say or do, but the Lord does. So we will continue to pray for you and think of you and serve you. If there is anything you need let us know. Amber was one in million. She will be missed. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:11:29 My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May you remember that Our Heavenly Father's love is for all. May you rest in is arms and be surrounded by his peace through this time. LoisJones Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:33:48 May God bless you with His peace. Amber is soaring with the angels today. Ann Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:37:22 Dear Dan and Family, Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:39:42 Amber leaves such a testimony of Vickie Harkness Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:48:48 I thought of something else and when I saw that others had posted more than once, I decided I could to. It just shows you how much you are in our thoughts. I don't want to share the entire story because it was personal between sisters, but I know that Amber IS singing with the angels and a heavenly choir and that she IS close by watching over her family and will continues to do so eternally. There is s song called, "I'll Build You a Rainbow" that I'm going to get you a copy of. With love, Vickie Jessica Holbrook Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:01:03 Dan and Family, Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:09:39 We are so sorry for your loss. Amber was an angel among us. She is now with our Heavenly Father. I so enjoyed the time and converstationa Amber & I had. Her spirit and strength were amazing and I always felt up lifted by her. Dan, you and the family have been in our prayers for months now and will continue to be. Earths loss is heavens gain. I know Amber will be close and watching over you all. After my mother passed after losing her battle with cancer, I felt her spirit so close and still do even 21 years later. Stay close the the Lord and he will take care of you and guide you. Holly Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:41:40 Dan and Family, Angel Baratta Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:02:55 Dear Dan & Family; Tiffany Daines Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:00:07 Dan, Stacy Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:00:57 I was so surprised to hear about Amber' s battle with cancer these past couple years. I was a friend of hers in school, but had lost touch over the years. I've been in tears going back through and reading everything she went through. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I know she is in a better place now and no longer in pain. My prayers are with you! Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:10:03 Dan & Family- The Bowles Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:50:15
Jennie Reese Moore Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:38:14 Dan, Pat Medell Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:35:39 You go get 'em Amber. You were always so full of life and spirit. I will always remember you and hold our friendship in my heart. Quirl Family Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:13:39 Dear Chase Family, Shayla Riley Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:49:19 Dear Chase Family, Ginger Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:29:48 Dear Chase Family, Ashley Bodily Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:05:00 Dan, Leave a Reply |  ArchivesNovember 2009 CategoriesAll ArchivesNovember 2009    All text and pictures copyright Amber Chase.
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