December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023
His light is still shining. While is remembered a person lives.
With this memorial we remember and cherish Chandler "Chad" Martin Lucas who was born April 19, 1944 in Astoria, Oregon to the proud parents of Chandler Lucas and Inez Violet Lucas. Chandler passed on September 23, 2021 in Fort Myers, Florida. Chandler is survived by his wife of 46 years marriage, Shirley Lucas, and two of his sisters, Janet Jones of Austin,Texas and Virginia Schoonover of Ocala, Florida, along with several nieces and nephews. We cannot forget his children of the four-legged nature: Rosie, Yetta, Coach and Bolt plus Rusty who recently passed.
When Chandler and Shirley met each other, their dedicated song to each other was "Cherish" by the Association. To hear the song click the speaker in the upper right hand corner. Please take a moment to listen to the words.
Personal eulogy to be presented at services by Chana Dahan:
When Chandler and Shirley met each other, their dedicated song to each other was "Cherish" by the Association. To hear the song click the speaker in the upper right hand corner. Please take a moment to listen to the words.
Personal eulogy to be presented at services by Chana Dahan:
"Chandler Lucas, a man of commitment, loyalty and integrity unsurpassed, and his wife Shirley, a faithful Witness of his love, hard work and optimism, walked a journey together of 46 years. In this journey many lives were touched and good causes were helped by the laborious hands of this blessed couple.
Now Chad has been called to continue his journey up above. He gave all of us his smile and sweet special humor to shine some light to many people even in hard times. Chad was very kind, humble and smart, one of a kind. He will be dearly missed by everybody who got the blessing to share with him. He is now in the most special place a soul can be: in Heaven and within his friend's and wife's heart."
INFO ABOUT CHAD:
Chandler's nickname of Chad was given to him by his wife Shirley. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, plus training the German Shepherd dogs. In his younger years he played Jai-alai plus baseball in addition to working for Dade County Sheriff's Dept. Chad totally enjoyed driving for a really long distance. He was excellent at driving and maneuvering a vehicle into difficult positions as evidenced by him winning second place two different years in Lee County competition. Chad truly believed in kindness and was sensitive to others' needs and never wanted for himself. Absolutely he was a rare individual being very giving of himself to strangers and animals. Chad was like a big teddy bear with a very kind soft heart towards animals and little children. In fact, Chad whole-heartedly enjoyed his job working with impaired children. He declared these people were more compassion and real than most adults. Shirley feels lucky to have had such a great compassionate "real human being" to be part of her life for so many decades to fill it with warmth, loyalty and love beyond reproach. If only the world could learn from this kind humble man.
Chad's Philosophy of Life: Life is not about the money you have or the position you hold in society. Life is about the wealth you have by helping others and the position you have in others' hearts.
FUNERAL SERVICES:
Memorial Services will be officiated by Rabbi Lawrence Dermer of Shalom Life Center on Thursday September 30, 2021 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida 33097. Inside services will commence at 12pm followed with graveside burial services at 1pm at the same location.
Both of these links will become inactive on January 20, 2022. Please download the videos to your computer. It will take quite some time to download so please be patient. It will be worth watching and listening to the various speakers from the audience. Donations to K-9 Search & Rescue of South Florida Inc (iberia Bank last four numbers 6924 also make sure you put the dash between K-9 and put your name on the deposit ticket otherwise we will not know who contributed - Thank you) or plants (Chad loved to grow rose bushes and orchids) are preferred and flowers gladly accepted at the services. The inside service will include a voluntary time for individuals to stand up and tell whatever little stories they would like to share with the rest of the congregation of how he may have touched your life. Shirley hopes you will participate in this sharing of Chad's life's journey. Please send any photos you may have of Chad to FloridaRE4Sale@aol.com With deepest appreciation we say Thank You.
RECEPTION after grave side services. Please come to celebrate Chad's life from 1:15pm to 4pm at 5100 Bell Tower Park Blvd, Ft Myers 33912 in the Clubhouse. PLEASE pay attention to these instructions as how to get there. Your GPS will take you to the owners' entrance gate on Andrea Lane. Do not go down Andrea Lane. You must go to the entrance which is directly off of S. Cleveland Ave (aka S Tamiami Trail) abutting the Bonefish Restaurant. Stop at the digital guard entrance, enter your driver's license, when the prompt ask you the name, say Chad Lucas is who you are visiting. After the gate lifts then drive straight back to the Clubhouse. Please help come eat all the food because Shirley definitely does not want to take it home and gain any more weight. There will be music, sharing of stories and pictures. THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF HIS LIFE.
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September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023
We can't believe time has passed so fast... it seems was few days ago. We lit a candle in his honor wishing his soul to rest peacefully. G-d should keep well Chad.
September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023
Chad was a good man. He loved Shirley with his whole heart. I use to go to training with him. He was a good teacher and I enjoyed training with him as did so many of the different Law Enforcement Agencies. I light this candle in his memory.
September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023
To The Love of My Life:
No amount of words will ever express the intensiveness of our love, affection and admiration. It was taken from us pre-maturely and you were denied your reward of retirement. I am so so sorry for that. You brought me flowers all the time to surprise me when there was no special occasion. Your desire to make me happy was more beautiful than the flowers. Thank you for 48 years of your life and humor plus undeniable support. Remember who loves you baby. Forever.
Your Wifie
No amount of words will ever express the intensiveness of our love, affection and admiration. It was taken from us pre-maturely and you were denied your reward of retirement. I am so so sorry for that. You brought me flowers all the time to surprise me when there was no special occasion. Your desire to make me happy was more beautiful than the flowers. Thank you for 48 years of your life and humor plus undeniable support. Remember who loves you baby. Forever.
Your Wifie
September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022
Chad was a man always looking the good side of any situation even with humor. We'll always remember him. May his soul rest in peace in heaven.
Avraham & Chana Dahan
Avraham & Chana Dahan
September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022
Shirely, just a note on this one year anniversary of Chad's departure to say how often I think of him (and you), and how less bright this world is without him. I'm very sure he and all your canine kids are watching over you and never far away.
February 7, 2022
February 7, 2022
I met Chad through his wife Shirley a year ago. They are my landlords. I am saddened at his passing for the world truly has lost a good man. Chad and Shirley are the hardest-working couple I've ever met. They were inseparable as a team, not necessarily driven by the dollar but more of a desire to help people. Integrity, honesty and truly a good, caring heart in both of them. In these covid times, when one's life can be turned upside down overnight, he understood and was always willing to work with people to make sure they have a roof over their head and are doing well. You don't meet men like Chad often and I am honored to have known him for the short time that I have. Everyone I know that knew him, loved and respected him. May he rest in peace and I know he is in a better, happier place and is missed by many.
January 27, 2022
January 27, 2022
Chad it seems like only yesterday that you & Shirley went out on my boat for Thanksgiving. I remember how your Miami Dolphins hat flew off when I did a high speed turn & we fished it out of the water. Good times never felt So Good. You were Shirley's soulmate & her loving husband. I loved your dry sense of humor & how you supported Shirley in all of ,her many projects. I learned that you were a bus driver & that you enjoyed driving. I cherished the time I knew you & will always remember our friendship. You are not gone, you are on one of your bus trips. I hope to see you again in heaven. Safe travels my friend.
Sincerely,
Diamond Dave
Sincerely,
Diamond Dave
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021
Even though we've only known Shirley and Chad for a few years, they are family to us. There are a few instances where we spent quite some time together. The main things we knew about Chad were his sense of humor and love of blueberry muffins. Every time we were together, it was dealing with or looking for future properties (go figure, right?). He disliked jumping from house to house, so he often refused to go in. He would say something like "I've seen this house before. It has 4 walls and white baseboards. Seen one, you've seen 'em all." While Chad kept things light, he was always very helpful. We appreciated Chad a lot, consider it a privilege to have known him, and will miss him.
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021
Chad was great person, always had a smile and cracking jokes. He was called home too soon. Rest in Peace . I am glad to to have known him for such a short time. My deepest condolences to you Shirley
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021
To a strong and remarkable person, Heaven has gained another Angel, Chad Thank you for giving my Family a opportunity of a lifetime. Me & my fiance &parents are very grateful to this blessed couple. Words can't express our condolences only God can heal our hearts Miss Shirley im so sorry. Chad& Shirley Thank you for everything you have done for me & my Family. May the lord above hold you in his arms Rest~In~ Paradise... Esmeralda & Moses & Jose
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021
Heaven gained a beautiful Angel when chad left us. He had such a great sense of humor, always cracking jokes making us laugh! We are forever grateful to the Lucas’s for giving us an opportunity no one else wanted to. Shirley and chad have become our great friends and my heart truly breaks knowing that chad is no longer here with us, however i am grateful i was able to see him before he passed. Chad was such an an amazing person, and knew so many things, such an extremely intelligent guy. He was just an all around great person with a heart of gold, anyone who met him couldn’t not like him, he was just a very likable guy. So we are just so deeply saddened that he is no longer here with his wife, and everyone who loves him. I was fostering two kittens for a week and one day when chad came over he seen them and said “what are those, giant rats?” I laughed so hard, i will miss his jokes. We love you chad and Shirley, our friends who feel more like family! Jaime and i will always be here for you.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
My dear friend Shirley, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It seems as though your husband's last days brought us together and the nurse in me was worried about you also. Sometimes when we are caring for our loved ones, we seem to forget about ourselves. I never had a chance to meet Chad but I've heard such loving things about him. Shirley, I'm here for you if you need anything.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
God bless his spirit.
Allah rehmet elesin ( in Azeri language)
Пусть земля будет ему пухом ( in Russian)
Amin.
Regards
Elshan.
Allah rehmet elesin ( in Azeri language)
Пусть земля будет ему пухом ( in Russian)
Amin.
Regards
Elshan.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of meeting you and Chad on Marco Island demolition days. We really enjoyed your company. My God be with you and your family during this sad time.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Dearest cousin Shirley. I was so sorry and shocked to hear about Chad. I'm also sorry I can't get down to the service but will have you in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I know how much you both loved each other and I also know how hard it will be going forward without him but you are strong and somehow will get through... Try to hold on to all of the wonderful memories you both shared. Standing invite awaits you in NJ always.... hang in there....
Much Love, Ellen & Charlie
Much Love, Ellen & Charlie
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to Shirley and family. We met you both when we picked our beautiful German Shepherd pup, Cabo from one of their litters in 2010. In 2013, we bred our Cabo with their pup Darth and kept a female from the litter and named her Zeta. Shirley and Chad were so very helpful with the litter when we were going through a very difficult time. Cabo and Zeta are doing wonderful. What a blessing you were to us. Love, Lisa & Ken
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Chad was everything you want in a friend or partner. A loving and compassionate man, who was highly skilled in a number of demanding areas and yet as modest as they come. A quiet guy, to most, but if you knew him well he had a sparkling wit. It was a pleasure and privilege to have known you and Shirley.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
I have such fun memories of Chandler growing up. My sisters and I would rough house and get in all sorts of trouble with Chandler. One time dad bought us a watermelon and all us girls and Chandler started to eat it in the dining room which was tiny. The next thing I knew we were having an all out seed fight. The seeds were flying everywhere and the laughter brought down the house. Needless to say mom and dad didnt think it was so funny!
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
I didn't know Chad for long but he always impressed me with his common sense and sultle sense of humor. I know he will be greatly missed and send my condolences to the family.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Shirley and family for the loss of her dear Chad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your choice of tribute song, “Cherish”, was beautiful for the 47 years of married life together. Take care.
Darrell & Bev Rich
Keith Rich
Lisa & Farzad Farshi.
Darrell & Bev Rich
Keith Rich
Lisa & Farzad Farshi.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Chad and Shirley were the only people we knew when we moved to Ft Myers from the Caribbean. They supported us as we started our lives together. At the park in downtown Ft Myers Chad married us and Shirley was the only witness except for a random jogger. Now a couple weeks short of 36 years together we are forever grateful for Chad and Shirley joining us together and their kindness.
A couple of years back we called Chad and Shirley on our anniversary. In customary Chad humor he laughed and commented on the number of years that had passed. In perfect Chad style he said “ you know that was only a ten year deal you can quit anytime.”
We love you Shirley and Chad. Peace be with you both.
Liz and Earl Morton
A couple of years back we called Chad and Shirley on our anniversary. In customary Chad humor he laughed and commented on the number of years that had passed. In perfect Chad style he said “ you know that was only a ten year deal you can quit anytime.”
We love you Shirley and Chad. Peace be with you both.
Liz and Earl Morton
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Chad’s was a life well lived; his quiet presence had a way of bringing calm and peace and a sense of reassurance to those around him. His gentle humor, his kindness, and his innate goodness as a human being will be sorely missed in this world.
Shirley, you and Chad and the love you shared were rocks of stability in my life at a time my world was chaos. I know he was the center of your world, and I know the strength of that love will carry you forward.
Shirley, you and Chad and the love you shared were rocks of stability in my life at a time my world was chaos. I know he was the center of your world, and I know the strength of that love will carry you forward.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
CHAD LUCAS was one of the most humble, generous, kind, hard working gentlemen I have known in my life of 74 years having visited the friendship of musicians (Paul Simon, Gene Simmons, Steven Tyler etc.). And political clients in the Whitehouse, Astronauts, Catholic clergy and many Lee County real estate associates .
Shirley is a good judge of life choices. She, as well, is loved by many
I'll miss you and your dry satirical humor, Chad, and your expressed compliments and suggestions for my many shared culinary efforts. My world is a better place because you lived.
Shirley is a good judge of life choices. She, as well, is loved by many
I'll miss you and your dry satirical humor, Chad, and your expressed compliments and suggestions for my many shared culinary efforts. My world is a better place because you lived.
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Chad was a great business partner but more important he was amazing friend. You will be missed.
Bill
Bill
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
To my cousin Shirley. We are so happy to have been a part of your lives
even if only for a couple of years. It has been a blessing to have known both you and Chad. It was one of the best holidays we ever had when you came up to visit. We love you both. Love, Katie, Tom and Shiloh
even if only for a couple of years. It has been a blessing to have known both you and Chad. It was one of the best holidays we ever had when you came up to visit. We love you both. Love, Katie, Tom and Shiloh
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December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023
His light is still shining. While is remembered a person lives.
September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023
We can't believe time has passed so fast... it seems was few days ago. We lit a candle in his honor wishing his soul to rest peacefully. G-d should keep well Chad.
September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023
Chad was a good man. He loved Shirley with his whole heart. I use to go to training with him. He was a good teacher and I enjoyed training with him as did so many of the different Law Enforcement Agencies. I light this candle in his memory.
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