1986
2016
Chad was born in Upland, California, on March 2, 1986. He was raised in Rialto and San Dimas, California. He was a resident of the high desert since 2006.
Chad enjoyed his family and friends most of all. He always enjoyed the family camping trips. He loved to talk to people, especially veterans who shared our history with him. He loved motorcycles both street or dirt. The road trips were his passion. He loved adventure and the unknown.
He is survived by his father Robert Travis, his mother Lori Spencer, his grandparents Edith Travis, Ted and Garnet Vanatta, his aunts and uncles, Jerry and Diana Gates, Bob and Terri Weister, and Mike Vanatta, his cousins Amanda Gates, Jason Weister, Jolene Osborne, Sarah Rodriguez, April Gillespie and Chris Vanatta, his close friend Nate Miller, his dog Harley and cat Dodie.
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December 28, 2016
Kristie Curtis
I am so sorry for your loss.
December 19, 2016
My Chad man, I was so blessed to have you as my son. You were funny, had a beautiful smile, heart and laugh. I'm going to miss you terribly. My tears are for my loss but I know you are now comforted by the arms of Jesus. My heart and love are with you always and forever. Mom
December 19, 2016
Terri Weister
To Our Nephew "Chad Man" and family. You have given us memories of family times gone by. You were full of fun and adventure as a young boy. As a young man you lived your life to the fullest. A blessing to us and your cousins Jason & Jolene. You touched each of our lives in your own special way. Bob & Lori you raised an amazing young man. Know that he loved you. A piece of our hearts are in heaven. You will be missed Chad. Until we meet again... Love from, Uncle Bob & Aunt Terri
December 16, 2016
April Gillespie
I am glad we got to meet you that one year.. Wish we could have gotten to know you more. God bless April Vanatta Gillespie
December 16, 2016
Ted Vanatta
God bless you Chad. You will be in our harts forever. May you Rest In Peace. Thank you for being our Grandson. Fairwinds and following seas . Love you.
December 16, 2016
Mike Vanatta
Love and miss you Chad. Peace to Lori, Robert and family.
December 15, 2016
Amanda Gates
Chad, I hope you knew how much you meant to all of us. I looked up to you in many ways, especially for your strength and courage. You had the biggest, loving heart. You have changed people's lives for the better and you have made all of our lives a happier place. You have truly impacted the world. I will cherish the memories we have had together and I will love you always. Missing you now and forever. Until we meet again! May you Rest In Peace.
Love Always, Amanda
December 14, 2016
Lyd Garcia
Dear Chad I was honored to have hung out with you this past summer at the Barstow Rally. You sure were fun, Spunky and just full of Life. No fear in ya. You definitely have a big heart and will continue to live on through all of those you have touched and loved. You will be truly missed but NEVER forgotten. It is your smile and laugh that is in my heart and memory and especially falling in Love with Harley! You wouldn't let me take him home. May you Rest In Peace friend. God Bless you , your Familia and Amigos.
December 14, 2016
Diana Gates
Chad,
We will always remember you as a loving, kind, giving and amazing nephew.
Thank you for being such a great cousin/big brother to Amanda and for always looking out for her. You were always willing to help your uncle and I at any given time. We so enjoyed our time together.
We miss you greatly but we know you are with each day, As you'll be forever in our hearts. We love you Uncle Jerry and Aunt Diana
December 14, 2016
Laura Bailey
Chad,
I will always remember the first time I met you and your dad over 10 yrs ago....As a passenger on the bike I would watch you and say to myself be careful, watch that car and after awhile I said shoot this kids a pro. Just watching you and your dad together was awesome. I will never forget the last camping trip we all took, you were having a blast watching your dad I can still hear you laughing. Rest in Peace Chad.
Love Always,
Laura Bailey
December 14, 2016
Kim & Dick Hoefle
I'll always remember seeing Chad at the gym...he worked out hard, but had a soft heart! Living across the street from his Grandparents, Edith and Jerry, we got to see Chad grow up, and spend many family gatherings with him. Hard to believe he's gone. We're incredibly saddened by his death and the rollercoaster of emotions that his family will experience. Words just aren't enough Robert...
December 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss Robert Travis. My prayers are with you and your family.
Shakeh Perian
December 14, 2016
Robert Travis
Chad, I lost my son and my best friend. I think about you and miss you every day. Love you always and forever.
Dad.
December 9, 2016
Rox Webb
Words are never enough so know my prayers and love go out to Lori and all of Chad's family and friends. Rox
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