Delmar M. "Del" Chastain

Moved to heaven on Thursday evening, surrounded by the presence and prayers of his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gwen; his sister, Nadine Hall; his three children, Ken Chastain, Kay Spakousky, and Joy Olson; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in 1922, in Grants Pass, Oregon, Del was one of nine children of William and Edith Chastain. After he lived through the horrors of WWII, serving as Army Corporal in the 121st Station Hospital; he completed his tour of duty in England and brought back a beautiful wife and stories of the bravery of the men with whom he served, as well as medals for Victory, Good Conduct, and European African Middle Eastern Service. He retired after 22 years as building manager of the Roseburg Federal Building in 1982 and served on the board of directors for the Federal Employees Credit Union.
Del spent the last half century living in Roseburg, faithfully serving in the same church, hunting and fishing the same mountains, and watering the same plants. At 88 years old, he was still known for his beautifully tended garden, which at the time of his passing was radiant.
There will be a viewing at the Apostolic Faith Church at 563 NE Channon Ave., Roseburg, Oregon, on Monday, 3/29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a funeral at the same location on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., with the burial to follow at Roseburg Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m.