Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase – March 14, 1939 – January 20, 2026

Frances Jane (Rogers) Chase, age 86, passed away peacefully at the Bent County Healthcare Center in
Las Animas, CO on January 20, 2026. Frances was born to William Marion and Velma Vera (Rice) Rogers
on March 14, 1939 in Shaw, CO and was raised on the family farm, until their house burned down, at
which time they relocated to Arriba, CO.

Frances and her siblings kept busy raising cattle, horses and chickens, and tending garden. She
graduated from Arriba High School on May 16, 1956, alongside 11 classmates, leaving her mark as a
cheerleader, Carnival Queen, and class officer for 4 years. Affectionately known as “calm, cool, and
collected” by her peers, Frances brought a spirit of camaraderie to her school community, excelling in
academics and softball.

Frances had caught the eye of Flagler resident, Delbert Chase and they married on May 28, 1956 in
Burlington, CO. As a married couple, they first lived outside of Arriba, and then settled in Flagler, CO. To
their union was born Del, Debbie, and Shannon.  Frances found delight in teaching her children games
that she played as a child, such as “Kick the Can”, “Annie Annie Over”, “Red Rover”, “Hide and Seek”,
and “Simon Says”, as well as card and board games. The card game solitaire came in handy during
lambing season.

Frances was a giving person, and described as a dedicated hard worker, reliable and dependable. She
was very active in the First Congregational Church in Flagler for many years serving as a deaconess,
volunteering at the Bargain Shop, and helping with funeral meals. She also was a leader in the Willing
Workers 4-H Club for 20 years.  Frances worked at the First National Bank of Flagler from March of 1978
until December of 2002 after which time she and Delbert did some traveling and spent time with their
grandchildren.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband Delbert; parents, Marion and Velma Rogers; grandson,
Cameron Chase; step grandson, Brock Benson; brothers, Robert “Bob” Rogers, Harold “Frank” Rogers,
Harry Rogers, and Albert Rogers; sisters; Vera “Violet” Perino, Edna Dickman, Alice Gale, Ruby Rogers,
and Adeline Rogers; nieces, Donna Payne, Cindy Wilson, Linda Wiebe, Sally Dickman, and Judy Dickman; nephews, David Rogers, Roy Rogers, and Robert Dickman. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ruth; sons, Del (Lori) Chase and children, Tatum (Blake) Russell and their daughter Atlee Mae, and Maggie Chase; Shannon (Jill) Chase and children, Lian Chase and Jade Chase; daughter, Debbie (Russ) Benson and children, Walter Kraft, Zackery Kraft and his daughter Sophie, and Bryant Benson; sister-in-law, Phyllis Rogers; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Per Frances request, cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00
a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Flagler Cemetery in Flagler, CO with Mark Otteman officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral & Cremation in Las Animas, CO. To leave online condolences, please visit www.valleyfuneralcremation.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sangre de Cristo Community Care in care of Valley Funeral &
Cremation, P.O. Box 431, Las Animas, CO 81054.