Roger Allen Chandler, 41, of Helena, passed away at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT on August 17, 2011. He was born to Charles and Lois Chandler March 31, 1970 in Bremerton, WA.
He attended Syracuse University in New York. He married Brittany Chandler January 19, 2006 in Helena, MT. He worked as a Restaurant Manager at The Quarry Bar & Grille in Helena up until his death.
Roger was a loving, caring, compassionate person who always had time for family and friends. He was always upbeat and had the most memorable laugh and smile that always lit up the room when he came in. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his family.
His is survived by his wife, Brittany Chandler; children, Stephanie Chandler (21), Brandon Chandler (11), Riley Chandler (5), and Trevor Chandler (3); parents, Lois Mitchell and step-father, Duane; brothers, Donald Chandler and Herbert (Will) Chandler; sister, Angela Beissel; aunts, Candace Banks, Janyce Heath, and Cathy Spence; uncles, Jerry Heath, Herbert Heath, and Darrell Heath; as well as numerous cousins and an extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Chandler.
Visitation will begin 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20th with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A funeral service celebrating Roger’s life will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 21st at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. A reception will be held in the Holiday Inn Downtown immediately following the service. An Educational Fund for Roger’s children will be established at Valley Bank 3030 N. Montana Avenue Helena, Montana 59601. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Christopher Gehring says
Roger was a great friend. I will miss him. I know that he is in a happier place.
Dominic Louden says
Roger was a very energetic gentleman. I wish he could of seen the “Quarry” signs, before he passed. I know he would of loved them! He was looking forward to them for months.
Jeff and Maria Hill says
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today… Let us begin”! Roger is in a Beautiful Place where Peace and Love has no Ending!! Our Condolences to The Chandler and the Hiel Family.
~ Jeff and Maria Hill
Karen Kennedy says
I hope you are no longer being chased by demons. Rest in peace. You have missed a very loving son in Brandon…
Karlee Fleming says
R.I.P Roger. You were an awesome guy and fun to be around. You will be missed by many. To your family, thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this tough time.
Kip and Sherrie Smith says
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Roger’s death; life takes some very unexpected turns sometimes. Our heart and prayers goes out to his family.
Kristopher Chandler says
i never got to meet you or talk to you.. my daddy is there an i am not but but he needs me there i will alweays love you uncle roger
Sue Wilke says
I am very sorry to hear about Roger. I met him at Mountain West Bank and he was a very kind soul.My prayers are with all of you.
Tara LaBard says
Roger will be greatly missed. My love to all of us whos lives he touched..especaillt brtt and the kids
Tiffanie Zavarelli says
Life seems so unfair at times and my heart breaks for Rogers family! Roger was amazing to work with and we shared many laughs with one another. Our family sends prayers and love to the entire family. Rest in peace Roger you will be missed.
Tina Rosenthal says
Roger I can’t believe that you are gone. You will not be forgotten. I will miss seeing your smile and laughing with and at you! Your beautiful babies will miss you, but now they have a personal angel to watch over them. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in Peace buddy!
yolanda twoteeth says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I live here in Helena and the cops did the same thing to my son although they did not kill him. Please call me i’m trying to press charges on the HPD for brutality. I would like to help in any way i can. If you google my son’s name it is Thomas Laverdure. Yolanda Twoteeth 594-5640