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Linn County News

Published July 8, 2020

 

Chase Edward Augur, 18, of Augusta, Kan., passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Winfield, Kan. Visitation will be Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 5 p.m. to service time at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, Augusta. The family requests that everyone in attendance wear a mask.

Chase was born in Wichita, Kan., on May 23, 2002, to Robin (Lane) and David Augur. He was a class of 2020 graduate of Bluestem High School. Chase loved his family and friends very much. He would do anything for the people he loved, and always gave everyone a hug. Chase will be remembered as a very giving and compassionate person.

He is survived by his parents; sisters Shelby and Hannah Augur; grandparents Marilyn and Fred Augur of Mound City, Kan., and Cathy Lane of Jackson, Mo.; aunts and uncles Tracy and Eric Springer, Tina (Lane) and Jeff McMahon; cousins Grace, Emma and Gabe Springer, Taylor Pinkerton and Garrett McMahon; godparents Kevin and Kris Haas; and god sisters Ashley and Abby Haas. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Lane; great grandparents Ralph and Ruby Augur, Robert and Katherine Whitacre, Claude and Juanita Lane, and Nancy J. Hollenbeck; great aunts Reeta Thomas, Betty Coleman, Mary Workman, Ann Edwards and Jessie Clemens; and second cousins Darren Lane and Doug Edwards.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chase Augur memorial fund in care of Headley Funeral Chapel and planned to be used for the Shooting Club.

 

 

 

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