Chase Dickson

Chase Allen Dickson long time resident in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, California (originally of North Carolina) passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 86 in Hospice at El Camino Health Hospital, Mountain View, CA. Born in Helton, NC on August 10, 1939, Chase was the loving son born to his late mother, Curtis Rose Dickson and father, Parker Moody Dickson.



Chase was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam era, stationed in Marine Corps Base in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. He graduated from Berea College in Kentucky with a BA in Mathematics and earned an MBA from Golden Gate University. He later served as President and CEO at Chase Real Estate & Financial Services. He was a businessman, entrepreneur and well-respected Community Member.



An avid marathon runner, he competed in several races and qualified and participated in the prestigious Boston Marathon. His passion for an active lifestyle also extended to hiking. A lifelong learner, Chase had an interest in advanced vocabulary, studying languages, including Japanese and Spanish. Chase was a Member of ToastMasters International and achieved a coveted Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation, serving as club president for several TM clubs focused on public speaking and leadership development. He mentored and coached others within these groups.



Persistent, highly disciplined, hard-working, and determined, Chase was also known for his genuine kindness and sincere loving nature. His love for his family, friends and Pets ( a Mini Yorkie named “Banksy” and an (abandoned) extra-large Egyptian Mau-Savannah cat (possible Mini Mountain Lion) Chase initially named her “Vagabond” and later renamed her Savannah “Grey”. Chase had a deep connection to Nature, an advocate and curious Naturalist and revered all trees, plants, wildlife, insects and ecosystems. Chase a romantic at heart, loved a long walk on the beach, a Sunday Drive to San Francisco Great Highway, Lands’ End or thru Pacifica to Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz or along the Pacific Coast Highway 1 to Carmel, watching parasailing, surfers, whales, sea lions, fabulous sea otters, seagulls, hawks, historical brown pelicans in flight. Chase enjoyed watching seasonal Sports, acting in theater and background acting performer in a film titled ” The Forger” renamed “Carmel-By-The-Sea” with Lauren Bacall (Chase is an extra in this movie; the scene shopping for Paintings in a gallery on the famous Ocean Avenue in Carmel, Ca,); He enjoyed Opera and Classical Music (The masterful skill and emotional depth of the compositions by Frederic Chopin).

The peace and the joy he found in his many interests were the hallmark of his life. He was a man of great character, whose accomplishments bore testament to his drive and dedication.

Chase was preceded in death by Barbara Cary Dionne, and his brother, Leicester Charles Harold Dickson, and sister, Gloria Eugenia Dickson Lasley.

He is survived by his wife Danean “Dana” Dickson, brothers Reggie and Sheldon Dickson, sister Kay Dickson, along with several nieces, nephews, two step-children, and a step-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice (ie: Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Parkinson’s Foundation, ASPCA, or veteran charities).

A tribute video in honor of Chase Allen Dickson will be posted in due course, providing a space for friends and family to share memories and celebrate Chase’s remarkable life. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched, forever remembered and dearly missed.