Abi Annette Chase, 74

“And my soul shall be joyful in the lord; it shall rejoice in his salvation. Ps. 35: 9”

After Abi’s long-fought battle with cancer, she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Abi is survived by her sister, Carolyn Garrett; two sons, Dennis Conner and James Conner; a step-daughter, Beth Chase; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Abi was preceded in death by her parents, brother and her husband, Thomas Chase.

She had been active in church wherever she has lived. She involved herself with the music programs, teaching and the children’s programs. Throughout her life, she has worked in many different areas; telephone operator, dental assistant, office manager, piano teacher and librarian.

In 1995, Abi returned to live out the remainder of her life in Coeur d’Alene. After a few different employment opportunities, she finally secured a position at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library in 1999 where she became known as Miss Abi. Miss Abi worked in the children’s services section of the Coeur d’Alene library. She was involved with reading programs, crafts and scrapbooking. Miss Abi was involved in the local community as a representative of the Coeur d’Alene library at the county fair.

She has touched the lives of many. Miss Abi will be thoroughly missed.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012, and the memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel, with a reception to follow at the Yates Hayden Chapel and Gathering Center.

In lieu of flowers, Miss Abi’s request was that donations be made to either: the Kootenai Cancer Center, 1440 Mullan Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854 or Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Abi’s online memorial at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com and sign her guest book.