Dennis Chastain

DENNIS CHASTAIN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dennis Neil Chastain, 63, of Idaho Falls, died January 23, 2008, at his home due to the effects of Huntington’s Disease. He was born November 11, 1944, at Henderson, Nevada, to Sibbley Chastain and Birtie Lucas Chastain. The family lived in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, until he was 7, when they moved to Las Vegas, where he grew up and attended schools. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He married Shirley Nishioka in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and they were later divorced. He worked as a customer sales representative for a Las Vegas electric sign company. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He enjoyed horseback riding, riding his Harley Davidson, and riding his bicycle. Dennis was an especially kind, generous, and loving husband, father, and friend; he anxiously awaited the birth of his grandson, Connor, last week. Survivors include: Son: Dennis Chastain of Las Vegas, NV Son: Ryun (Lisa) Chastain of Las Vegas, NV Siblings, Melvin, Richard, Kathryn, Jerry, and Ray. 1 Grandson, Connor Chastain. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Albert and Bill. Private Family Services will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. In lieu of the flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 – 8th Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. ------------------------------------ Condolences sent online: Kent Coles okcjmc@onewest.net Dear Chastain Family. I am so sorry to read of the loss of your father to Huntingtons disease. I didnt know him but I felt a kinship with hime when I read his obituary. I was born in 1944 and tested positive for huntingtons 6 years ago. I got it from my mother. She died at 74 and spent the last 5 years in a nursing home. She didnt know any of us when she died. I have had some experience with the disese. I would have like to have met your dad. he sounds like a really good guy. My sincere best wishes for all of you. Kent Coles Chuck and Penny Hand chand@yesco.com I was extremely sorry to hear about Dennis's death. I knew him very well when we both lived in Las Vegas as did my wife, Penny McKee-Hand. I knew he was sick, but hadn't spoken to him in a few years as we had lost touch. Dennis was a great friend a kind and gentle man and I know he will be missed by all.