In Remembrance Of
Jack H. Chew
Jack Herndon Chew, 73, of Gower, MO passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2018.
He was born on October 19, 1945 to James Lyton and Charlotte (Herndon) Chew in Tulsa, OK. Jack grew up in Lyons, Kansas and graduated from Lyons High School in 1964. He also attended Kansas State University.
Jack lived in Muscatine, IA, St. Joseph, MO and in 2001 he moved to Gower, MO where he made his home.
He was manager of First Federal Savings and Loan in Iowa and was later a self-employed entrepreneur.
Jack enjoyed boating, riding his motorcycle, camping in his motorhome, and collecting motorized toys and electronic gadgets. He enjoyed socializing and dining out and loved being around people. Jack was a very generous giving person who will always be remembered by the kids in Gower for passing out full size candy bars at Halloween.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Charlotte Chew.
He is survived by his son Jack Chew, Jr.; brothers and sisters James H. Chew, Carolyn E. Crone and husband Irvin and William E. Chew and wife Jackie; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 19th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with Visitation following until 8:30 p.m.
Graveside Service and Burial: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20th at Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Kansas
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23 comments
Jeanne (Case) Furstenberg-Galvin
Jack was such a big part of my life for many years. He reached out to me long, long ago when Jack Jr was only two years old! Jack was very proud to be a father.
I regret losing touch and not knowing of his passing. My belated condolences to Carolyn, Billy, Jim and Jack Jr.
Ann Langley
Prayers and blessings go out to all the Chew family in your time of sorrow and loss. Our families always felt like one big family growing up and I will always treasure all the memories of fun times in your home and my very special friendship with Carolyn. God bless each and everyone of you; it must be so very hard to lose a sibling. ❤️ Ann
Bud and Tomisha Pittman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. I know Jack will be greatly missed in this life, but had a glorious home coming on Jack’s Heavenly Birthday!
We know our loved ones are made whole again and live on in pure joy and love for all eternity with God.
Even though we miss our loved ones, we have hope for reuniting with them on our Heavenly Birthday!
Donald Pribble
It was a pleasure to have had Jack as a Friend!
Susan Pittman Collison
Sending love & peace to the entire family. Jack was my dear friend and classmate. Alan and I will treasure the memories of our adventures.
Phillip A. Koenig
He was a Friend forever.. Jack was a. hard act to follow, he was special!
Karol Kottas Clayton
I am so sorry to hear about Jack. Prayers for all the family during this very sad time.
Sondra and Dennis Brinton
I have known Jack since he moved to Gower. He was such an outgoing person. I took him his meals several times on Monday’s. when he joined the meal delivery program. I hope his very devoted and friendly pet has a good home with family. Jack will be missed by all that knew him. .
Karen Schneider Bunt
So very sorry to hear of the passing Jack he will be greatly missed.
Bob and Carol Farr
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolenece. Rest in Peace Jack. Breathe easy and ride ride ride high in the sky!
Ron Kretzer
Sorry for your loss
David Moody
My thoughts are with you all.
Thim& Roxanne Pool
My prayers to all of the family during this time
Richard Bradford
A ‘64’ classmate of Jack’s, memories of PE and Mr Tyler’s Econ class after lunch. I sat in front of Jack. To many of our classmates are gone.
God’s Speed Jack.
Sunny Chew
RIP Uncle Jack
Mari Chew Simpson
I’m so sorry to hear about Jack. He was a great guy. We will all treasure our memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Joyce (Beydler) Link
So for your loss. Want to school.wirh Jack and in the class of 1964
Joetta Daughton
My Deepest Sympathy to Jack’s Family.
Belinda Smith
With heart felt sympathy
Connie Leeson
Jack was truly a kind hearted and wonderful person, he will be missed.
Tony Gossman
I am truly sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my prayers
Julie mckinnis
Our condolences
Bob Moody
Thinking of you. God Bless.