Lawrence R. Chance

Lawrence R. Chance, 96, retired engineer technician for Boeing, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013. Visitation 1-8 Tuesday; funeral service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Larry was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy. He loved life and the outdoors, stayed active, and served Salvation Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence, Sr. and May Chance; brothers Ward and Charlie; son Carl, and great-grandson Douglas. Survived by his wife, Leska; children David Chance and Lynn (Linda) Chance; grandchildren Carmen Murray, Michelle Wilson, Craig Chance, Cody Ray Chance,; great-grandchildren Portia, Brock, Courtney, C.J., Chad, and Sara-Anne; great-great-grandchildren Lexi, Skyler, Zach, Matthew, and Brynlee; and sister Maryann Reuther. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Salvation Army, 1739 S. Elpyco St., Wichita, KS 67213, and VFW Post #7253, 101 S. Baltimore, Derby, KS 67037.