Chase Joseph Willard

CHASE JOSEPH WILLARD of Cedar Hill, Missouri was born February 2, 1998 to Adam and Tara (ne Vierling) Willard and died Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Cedar Hill, Missouri at the age of 25 years 8 months and 10 days. He is preceded in death by his father, Adam Christopher Willard, his grandparents, Betty Bremser, Eugene Vierling and Kathy Vierling. He is survived by his wife, Lily (nee Oar) Willard of Cedar Hill, Missouri, his daughter, Hazel Rose Willard, his mother, Tara R. Vierling, his siblings, Alayna J. Willard, Ava J. Willard and Dalton S. Willard, his grandparents, Garry D. Willard, Valerie J. Willard and Christa Willard along with many other relatives and friends. Chase and Lily met in High School and fell quickly fell deeply in love. Even when they were separated at different schools, they would close the gap by traveling to see one another. Years passed by with the two of them growing together and having fun. Chase’s charm and magnetism have always been second to none so it's no surprise that even as the two of them were thick as thieves that they would also have an abundance of close friends. Lillian Rose Oar and Chase Joseph Willard solidified their love in marriage on 6-30-2020. The two of them have always been an exemplary couple held in high regard by so many; so, after enjoying marital bliss for some time it was no shock that they would be amazing parents. God blessed the world with Hazel Rose on Dec. 19th, 2022. Chase was the kind of man who did everything for everyone, like his father before him; even if it meant his own projects and work got put on the back burner. The kind of man who, when called upon, would show up for you in a moment's notice and give everything he had. He was strong and a rock to many; when his father passed away in 2019, Chase and Lily stepped up and took his sisters under their wings and did whatever was needed. Whether it was taking them out to movies, as Chase was a true cinephile, working on their vehicles, as he was quite the skilled mechanic, picking up their broken-down car in the middle of the night, or simply lending an ear; he was there for them. Chase loved the outdoors. He had a talent for hunting and fishing. Chase was quite the grill master when it came to cooking. He also had a passion for beekeeping. From dawn until dusk and beyond he was ALWAYS working to be the best he could be there for those around him, without hesitation or remorse. Words cannot even come close to describing him in entirety and what a truly good, honest, trustworthy, brave, dependable and loving person, husband, father, grandson, brother, and best friend he was. The world is missing an amazing man and brilliant person. None will be missing him more than his wife and daughter, Lily & Hazel. If you see fit, please donate to help them as they prepare for the long and arduous journey that lies ahead at https://gofund.me/21c632fa. Please gather and connect with family and friends during a Visitation on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until time reflection and celebration during a Service at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, MO 63016. Interment to follow at Local Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Chase Joseph Willard

February 2, 1998 - October 12, 2023