Chase Alan Winkey, 29, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Ames, died in a diving accident on Makwa Lake BWCA on Aug. 7, 2013. A gathering of friends and family will be 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Oakwood Road Church, 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, with a 3 p.m. Tuesday, funeral service.
Chase was born June 20, 1984, in Waterloo and the son of Nick Winkey and Shelli (Campbell) Mullins. Chase brought smiles and laughs to every situation. Chase was a three-time all state soccer player at Ames High and a phenomenal defense back on Ames High Football Team graduating in 2002. He attended Grossmont College in San Diego and Iowa State University. He enjoyed studying human nature. Chase worked with Aramark in Denver.
Chase is survived by his parents, Shelli (Marc) Mullins, of Lenexa, Kan., and Nick Winkey of Des Moines; step-father Casey (Kim) Hayes, of Overland Park, Kan.; brother, Brandon, and sister-in-law, Melissa Winkey, and niece and nephews, Alexis, Jackson, Benton and Braxton, all of Ames; sister Tyler Kiriakos, of Louisberg, Kan., step-brother, Josh Luyet Hayes, of Overland Park, Kan.; grandparents, Kent and Sue Ellen Campbell, of Branson, Mo., Martha and John Gilbert, of Mountain Home, Ark., Terry Winkey, of Cedar Falls, Gwen and Jerry Hayes, of Atlantic; aunts Teri Lynn (Michelle) Winkey, Sherri Krouse, of Gilbert, Ariz; uncles, Troy Campbell, of Mountain Home, Ark., and Bryan (Diane) Hayes of Atlantic; and cousins.
Chase was preceded in death by his grandmother Connie Winkey and uncle David Krouse, who he has joined in heaven.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Ames Boy's High School Soccer or The Chase Winkey Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Scholarship.
On line condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Brandon - Chase was such a happy guy, a great soccer players,(athlete in general) and I feel priviledged to have been even a small part of his life. He will be missed but remembered with kind and happy thoughts.
Even though it had been years since we had seen Chase, Tyler always knew he loved her and whenever we'd talk about him, she would smile from ear to ear, remembering his fun-loving personality. Our prayers go out to the rest of the family.
Brandon and Melissa, wish we were there.
Nick,
You have been on my mind continuously since last Thursday in Rapid City. While I did not know your son chase, he sounds like a tremendous young man. You must feel as though your heart has been shattered into a thousand pieces. I hope that many wonderful memories and the thoughts and prayers of many who care give you some comfort in this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I didn't get the opportunity to meet Chase in person, but all I know is I have never met a Father who loves his sons so deeply as does Nick Winkey. The numerous stories he told me and the light in his eyes as he spoke of his son, Chase, makes me feel as if I did know him, somehow. I can only hope those memories will help all of you, who shared in them, find comfort and know they will keep him with you always.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Chase's family, friends and co-workers. Chase serviced several of our buildings at Ball Corp in Westminster, CO and was such a delight to work with. He took great pride in his work and took excellent care of our needs and will be dearly missed.
Thinking of you all, sending love and prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Chase was an awesome friend, brother and son. He had such an amazing smile and personality. He will be greatly missed! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Chase was a great friend. I'm gonna miss his smile and the fun times we had together. I'm so sorry for your loss. Chase will be missed by everyone from the class of 2001. RIP Chase. We will meet up again someday.
Marc, Shelli,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelli,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Shelli I am sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
He had a kind soul and it brought light to all around him. May that light never be forgotten.
Brandon, What a shock to hear about your brother Chase. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Nick & Family
Our hearts, thoughts, prayers & support go out to you in this very trying time. Have faith & find comfort In knowing that Chase is with loving family in heaven. Be strong as you celebrate his wonderful life!
Always Blessings ~ Never Losses
All our love,
Jim, Margo, Spencer & Irelynn
Shelli and family,
At a time when words are hard to find. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have not seen Chase in many years. I remember our energetic little boys playing soccer and basketball, riding bikes and the elementary days at Meeker. Chase always had that cute smile and was such a good friend to Adam. May your hearts be comforted by the assurance of God's faithful love and care.
"I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you. John 14:18
With sincere sympathy and prayers.
Casey, Shelly, Kent, and entire family,
Can't even express my sorrow for all of you in the loss of such a young, fine looking young man. My heart goes out to you all. Greg was so upset when he called to tell me. He talked of you all often. Prayers for you all.
Shelli & family,
So sorry to hear about your son. May the Lord be with you all.
Shelli,Brandon,and Casey So sorry to hear about your loss. It has been years since I have seen Chase but I will always remember he little boy that would scoot up next to me as he waited anxiously to wrestle in his first pee wee wrestling tournament.My thoughts and prayers are witH all of yOu at this difficult time.
Nick,Shelly,Terry and family,
I was so sorry to hear about losing Chase. What a terrible accident. Cyndie and I wish you peace and hope that the memory of the happy times with him will pull you through these unbearable hurtful times.
God Bless and may your faith give you strength.
S
I graduated from Ames High in 1999, so I was a little older than both Chase and Brandon. It saddens me so much to hear of your loss, and I pray comfort for you and your family through this time. I had a son in 2003 and as I considered all the boy names that I read there was one that stuck out. I remembered going to school with this kid named Chase Winkey, and he just seemed like such a good kid. Even as a freshman when I knew him, his personality and charm were quite something. So I decided that is the name my son would have. He is now 10 years old, and his name is Chase Benjamin Thomas. He wouldn't have that name without your son's influence. I thought you might enjoy knowing that. Blessings on you all.
Brandon,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
We'll always remember Chase as a young man full of fun and with a contagious smile. We respected his competitiveness, marveled at his abilities, enjoyed his humor, and LOVED his kindness (especially toward little sisters of teammates). This world will miss Chase Winkey. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love and caring
Deepest sympathy to Chase's family and friends from his third cousins, Marcia Henderson and Linda Hearn. Our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort. You are in our prayers.
Marcia played softball with a Terry Winkey from the Waterloo area years ago. Same Terry?
Peace be with you.
Nick, Shelli and family, I pray that Lord wraps his loving arms around you during this horrible, unbarable time giving you all the strength, comfort and peace you all need now and in the future. I am so sorry and will keep you all in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Chase and our son, Jamie played soccer at Ames High School for a couple of years. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Nick:
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Chase, however, I feel like I do as I have heard about your boys since hey were young from you sister. I worked with Teri for several years and she expressed her love for your boys.
Again, I so sorry.
We are sorry to hear of the loss to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
We are so sorry. Such a precious life. May Jesus walk with you all in such tenderness and mercy. May his love be such comfort.
Nick-
So very sorry to hear about Chase. There are no words for situations like this other than I'm thinking about you and praying for your family.
Semper Fi
We are so very sorry for your loss--There is a new STAR IN HEAVEN--our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Shelli and family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. What a surprise. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Give uncle Kent and SueEllen and the rest of your family my sympathy. Words do not say but my heart expresses and feels your loss. God's Pease surround you all now and in the time to come.
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