- Born on: October 8, 1929
- Departed on: March 31, 2026
- Resided in: Davenport, IA
Marilyn Chase
Marilyn Chase, born October 8th, 1929, passed away on March 31st, 2026 at age 96. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.
Known to all as “Mumsy,” she was mother to 4 children and 5 stepchildren, and was considered a second
mother by many.
Marilyn taught art from 1972 - 1994 at various Bettendorf elementary schools and guest taught until 2008. She used her artistic talents to create keepsake gifts made from special occasion invitations. She believed everyone had art inside them and worked to foster those talents as well as a strong support of the art in all she met. Her creativity extended to her beautiful
garden and she was deeply inspired by nature.
She loved to travel with her beloved husband Gerald Chase, who preceded her in death. Her “sense of direction” led her to new places and on many adventures—and sometimes misadventures. But her fierce independence, exemplary problem solving, and eternal optimism imbued in her the confidence to try anything new, and she often encouraged others to do the same.
She was the heart of her large family, bringing everyone together for trips, birthdays, and games (which, as a master strategist, she always won).
Marilyn continued to create art for others until the time of her passing.
Known to all as “Mumsy,” she was mother to 4 children and 5 stepchildren, and was considered a second
mother by many.
Marilyn taught art from 1972 - 1994 at various Bettendorf elementary schools and guest taught until 2008. She used her artistic talents to create keepsake gifts made from special occasion invitations. She believed everyone had art inside them and worked to foster those talents as well as a strong support of the art in all she met. Her creativity extended to her beautiful
garden and she was deeply inspired by nature.
She loved to travel with her beloved husband Gerald Chase, who preceded her in death. Her “sense of direction” led her to new places and on many adventures—and sometimes misadventures. But her fierce independence, exemplary problem solving, and eternal optimism imbued in her the confidence to try anything new, and she often encouraged others to do the same.
She was the heart of her large family, bringing everyone together for trips, birthdays, and games (which, as a master strategist, she always won).
Marilyn continued to create art for others until the time of her passing.
