Grant Morris Chase

Grant Morris Chase, 82, born October 5, 1943 tragically passed away on October 23, 2025. Born in Highland Park, Michigan he attended St. Christopher (Detroit) where his love of the Lord started. He attended Ruddiman Junior High School (Detroit) for one year then his family moved from Herman Gardens (Detroit) to Livonia, Michigan. This is where he graduated from Bentley High School in 1962. The day after graduation he proudly served his country in the Air Force and was stationed in Thule, Greenland where he was honorably discharged. In 1970, he became a Wayne County Police Officer and served the community for 35 years. He loved his community and always had a helping hand on and off duty. He retired in 2005, being one of the deputies with the most time served in the department. During his time as a Sheriff, he has escorted many dignitaries including President Gerald Ford and President Bill Clinton and other well-known celebrities such as Mohammed Ali, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul McCarthy and George Harrison from the Beatles. Some of Grant’s hobbies included going to the Burton Cabin in Atlanta, Michigan with his kids and lifelong friend Julie Burton to fish, snowmobile and swim. He also liked playing softball and gadgets but most of all he loved his kids. All his life he was a devoted Dad, whether it was going to his kid’s softball games, dance recitals and plays, he was always there for them no matter what!! His greatest joy was his grandchild David that he would visit all the time and went to all of David’s school functions. At the age of 68, Grant found out he had a son named Chad, their relationship blossomed and they maintained a close relationship till his death. Later in life Grant would ride a tricycle to businesses such as Biggby coffee and Los Tres Amigos where the employees treated him like family. They would watch the Lions games together and he would walk some employees home to make sure they were safe. Grant was a parishioner at St. Genevive Catholic Church in Livonia and would say the church was beautiful with a lovely choir. All his life he was dedicated to the Catholic faith and tried to live his life as Jesus did with a loving heart, charity, and most of all forgiveness. If you ever encountered Grant, you would know he was goofy and you would hear him say “Is my pepperoni and anchovy pizza ready?” Grant was truly loved and will forever be missed. Grant is survived by his children; Chad (Jennifer) DeBusk, Sarah (David Klatt) Chase and Paula (Keith Sousa) Chase. He had a grandchild, David Klatt. His brother and sisters; Dale Chase, the Late Dennis Chase and Carrie Lou Chase, Mark Chase and Kent Chase. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard Chase and Fay Brooks. Memorial visitation will be on Friday November 7, 2025 from 2 PM to 7 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (Between Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. Gathering Saturday November 8, 2025 at 9 AM until the 10 AM Funeral Mass at (St. Genevieve-St Maurice Catholic Church 29015 Jamison St. Livonia Michigan 48154).

Grant Morris Chase

October 5, 1943 - October 23, 2025