Gale Chase

Gale Anderson Chase, age 98, of Hosford, Florida passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 in her home. She was born in Rochester, New York, January 20, 1914. Gale was an adventurer, a dedicated conservationist, and one of Liberty County's most colorful individuals. She worked in the inventing department for Eastman-Kodak and she was a close friend of George Eastman until she retired. After her retirement, she moved to Hosford and helped build her cabin in the woods. She particularly enjoyed the outdoors and immersed herself into beautifying her land with native flowers. Also, she often volunteered with the Forestry Department helping to build nature trails and paths with her own two hands. Her father, Oren Chase, and her mother, Ruby Gale Chase, both of New York, preceded Gale Anderson Chase in death. She is survived by numerous friends. Honoring her wishes, services will be held 4:00 p.m. (ET), Monday, January 7, 2013 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Ken Hosford officiating.