Friday, September 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM
2880 Garfiled Street | Denver, Colorado 80205
Peter Roe Chase was born on March 28, 1947, in Denver, Colorado to Lorenzo Chase Sr. and Lillian Ruth Chase affectionately known as Mama and Papa Chase.
Pete was always a character. As the youngest of nine children, he kept his parents on their knees in prayer from
Pete received his formal education in the Denver Public Schools System. He attended Whittier Elementary, Cole Junior High, and graduated from Manual High School in 1966. He cherished many childhood friendships. Frank “Lucky” Roberts, Don Chapman, and Ronnie Calloway were good friends. Paul Gale and Pete had been tight since they were 8 years old playing baseball for their rec center teams. Pete was a founding member of and was often found causing havoc with friends known as the “Milwaukee Hilltoppers” as they navigated the journey to manhood. Members included: Tyrone Swain, Richard “Malik” Nelms, Albert Gale, Larry Holt, Roger & Charles Malloy, Larue & Dwayne Darden, Freddie Wilhoite, Dallas & Fred “Ricky “Jackson, Gregory Holmes & Rick Fisher.
His brother Lorenzo was also a member and tells a story about him leaving the house after he was told not to. Mama Chase sent the dog to get him. The dog bit him all the way home to 2703 Milwaukee Street where Mama Chase was at the door to greet him with a treat for the dog and a special “treat” for him.
Pete was popular with the ladies as well. He fathered six children and was married four times.
He loved Jazz and rarely missed a Winter Park Jazz Festival. He loved spending time with family and friends, eating, playing dominoes and skiing. He also loved making his famous peach cobbler and homemade ice cream.
Pete had a diverse employment history. From January 1996January 2015, he worked at the Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD) as an Employment Specialist and retired in 2015. He came out of retirement in 2017 and worked for ABM Facility Services, DIA as a Security Guard stationed at United Airlines Catering Services until 2019. He then worked for Spear Security Guard and Patrol Services in Commerce City, Colorado as a security guard until his health declined in 2021. He moved to Arlington, TX where he lived until his death.
Peter departed this life and entered eternity on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 7:44 am in Mansfield, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo (Jack) Chase Sr. and Lillian Ruth Chase, his brothers, Walter Rodgers Jr. and Rennard Victor Rodgers, his sisters, Lucille Rodgers-West, Johnetia Mitchell, CharlesEtta Underwood, and Bernadine Evans, brothers-in-law Ervin Underwood and James Harris and nephew Paul (Doughboy) Rodgers.
He leaves to cherish his memory 1 brother, Lorenzo (Michelle) Chase, East Stroudsburg, PA, 1 sister Mary Francis Harris San Antonio, TX, Devoted friend Lydean Crews, Denver, CO, 2 daughters, Kimberly Renee ChaseManning, Cibolo, TX and Jessica Jonelle Chase of Arlington, TX, 4 sons, Paul Ray (Gina) Chase, Kevin Eugene (Michelle) Chase, Denver, CO Ryan Thomas Chase, of Jackson, MI, and Adam Hunter Donley, Los Angeles, CA., Bonus daughter Katrena Marie Chase, Denver, CO, 15 grandchildren, Jonathan Goodrich, Paul Ray (J. R.) Marshall, Reanne, Khyla, Javari, Sydney, Justice (JT) and Davontae Chase, A’nyis and Aidyn Donley, Kendall, Javon; Asia Manning, Zaine Chatman, and bonus grandson Reginald Gibson, 18 great grandchildren, nieces, Natalie (Reginald) Carr, and Nicole Chase Carter, nephew Keith Chase, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family.
Pastor Charles Rodgers ⎸Officiating and Eulogist Truth for Today Christian Church, San Antonio, TX
Processional……………………………………….......................…“Total Praise”………………….…….…………………….Peter Roe Praise Team
Comfort from the Scripture
Old Testament................................................................................................................ .........Deacon Reginald Carr
New Testament..............................................................................................................Minister Cameron Simmons
Selection ……………………......…“How Great Thou Art” … Khyla Rae Chase & Asia Renee Manning, Granddaughters
Prayer of Solace ………………………………........………………………………………………………………………………….……. Keith L. Chase, Nephew
Selection ………………………….........…………….......….......................................…………......….……………... Elyse Midgyett, Guest Soloist
Family Tributes ………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..Siblings / Children / Grandchildren
Public Remarks (2 minutes each please)
Selection …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….......…………………………Peter Roe Praise Team
Video Tribute…………………………………………………………………………………………………….....……….…Javon Royce Manning, Grandson
Acknowledgements …………………………………………………………………………………………………...………………. Harris Funeral Directors
Obituary Reading……………………………………………………………………………………….....………………………………………...Paul R. Chase, Son
Selection …………………………………………………………. “Daddy” ………………….............................……....………………….Beyonce’ Knowles
Eulogy ……………………………………………………………………………………………..………….....…………………Pastor Charles Rodgers, Nephew
Recessional …………………………………………...…………
