Sebastien James Joseph Chasse

May 26, 1988 - June 11, 2008

Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008 - 05:33:39 am MST

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Sebastien James Joseph Chasse, affectionately known as “Booter,” 20, drowned on June 11, 2008, in Gunlock Reservoir while on vacation in Utah. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department ruled the cause of death as accidental.

Sebastien was born May 26, 1988, in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Sebastien was an area resident for the majority of his life; he returned to Sierra Vista after a three-year residence in Payson, Ariz. Sebastien is a 2006 graduate of Buena High School. He was employed by Vinny’s Pizza, Alert First Fire Equipment, and recently began his own business, C & C Cash Flow Notes. Sebastien was a member of Country Estates Southern Baptist Church, Hereford, Ariz. Sebastien was an avid fisherman and enjoyed cooking.

Sebastien is survived by his father, James L. Chasse, Hereford, Ariz.; his mother, Michelle Gibbar, Rio Rico, Ariz.; his sister, Sarah Chasse, Tucson, Ariz.; maternal grandparents Joseph and Wanda Gibbar, Tucson Ariz.; and his paternal grandmother, Geraldine Chasse, Madawaska, Maine. Many aunts, uncles and cousins await to meet him on the peaceful shores.

His paternal grandfather, Ernest Chasse II, Madawaska, Maine, precedes Sebastien in death.

Arrangements are through Jensen Mortuary. A public viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Country Estates Baptist Church, 5700 S. Highway 92. Services follow at 11 a.m. A reception is to follow at the home of James Chasse.

The family is eternally grateful to the Washington County Utah Search and Rescue Team for assisting in bringing our boy home. Additionally, we wish to thank the Washington County Utah Sheriff’s Office Dixie Ambulance, St. George Fire Department, and rangers from the Utah State Parks for their assistance.

In lieu of flowers, an account named “A Memory of Sebastien Chasse” has been opened at Wells Fargo Bank and is available at all branches. These funds will be donated to the volunteer Search and Rescue Team responsible for bringing our boy home.

For information about the fund, contact Jensen’s at 378-4895.

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Michelle Gibbar wrote on Jul 18, 2008 1:49 PM:

" Lucy, thank you for your kind words. I do miss your smiling face.
Additionally, my heartfelt gratitude is extended to all that knew and cared for my son. Thank you all. "

Lucy Schouten wrote on Jul 5, 2008 6:56 PM:

" Dear Miss Gibbar,
I was so sorry to hear about your son. You are in the thoughts of all your Payson High School students. Lucy. "

Laurie Pelletier Lozier wrote on Jun 23, 2008 1:43 PM:

" So sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie, Paul, Kaye, Jared & Isabelle "

Nakita Alexander wrote on Jun 20, 2008 8:14 AM:

" Im sorry to hear of his absence. He was a good friend of mine and we knew each other from high school. We had some great times and we had some bad times but no matter what Sebastian was always there! Im sorry I couldnt be in Sierra Vista for the Memorial but my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU SEBASTIAN! "

Heather worley wrote on Jun 19, 2008 4:29 PM:

" I luv ya sebastien, Dammie and i both. side by side or miles apart, good friends are always close to the heart! R.I.P. your in my prayers. "

Pv. Morgan Benton wrote on Jun 18, 2008 10:38 PM:

" Both my brother and I knew Sebastien and his sister Sarah... They used to live down the street from us back when I was in elementary school, and he and I had Senior English together in high school. I can't believe he's gone.

I'm so sorry for your loss. "

Robert Shipley wrote on Jun 18, 2008 3:23 PM:

" I did not know Booter. I have seen him at Vinny's when we saw him he was always nice. My nephew Died recently in a car accident Ryan (Buba) Quimby he was like a son to me. I loved him deeply so I understand what your family is going through. Please accept my family’s condolences. I hope your able to read this and god bless your family and our prayers are with you. "

So sorry wrote on Jun 18, 2008 8:06 AM:

" He was a sweet, sweet boy. We are so sorry for your loss. "