Brandon John Chance

September 9, 2019

Brandon John Chance, age 38, of Oceanside, California, died September 9, 2019, in a BASE jump accident in Twin Falls, Idaho. Brandon was born in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John Phillip Chance and Donna Lee Passantino. He is survived by his wife, Aly Connors of Oceanside, California; his mother, Donna Passantino of Gravois Mills, Missouri; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Christina and John Anderson, Dezirae and Brian Witt, Brittney and Tyler Beeman all of Versailles, Missouri and Ashley Chance of Alabama; maternal grandparents, Howard and Sharon Rusk of Versailles, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Lelia Y. Morgan of St. Louis, Missouri and Dwight and Colleen Chance of Kansas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Brandon was preceded in death by his father, John Phillip Chance, and his great-grandparents, Wesley and Ernestine Nelson. Brandon grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, Florida, Colorado, and then came to finish High School in Stover, Missouri. After High School, he attended college at CMSU in Warrensburg, Missouri. On his 21st birthday, he took his first tandem parachute jump in California which began his worldwide adventure and passion for flying high. He lived and jumped around the world including Guam, Australia, Malaysia and many other places. He ultimately ended up in San Diego where he met his best friend and soul mate, Aly Connors, who would become his bride on May 18, 2019, in Julian, California. Brandon worked for Skydive San Diego as an instructor for fifteen years. He recently obtained his private pilot’s license in pursuit of becoming a commercial airline pilot. He started BASE jumping in 2006 with his first jump being from the very bridge that was to become his very last. His many passions included salsa dancing, beach volleyball, slacklining, and wing suit flying. Brandon was known around the world and many of his friends have commented on his personality and described him as loyal, passionate, fun loving, and inspiring. He was known to have an adventurous soul and known to always stop what he was doing to help when needed. Brandon had a way of making you feel special and was also good at keeping in touch while never forgetting to say "I Love You". Brandon touched the lives of thousands of people and will be missed by the many small communities that he was a part of, his family, countless friends, his wife, and his dog, Chance. A celebration of Brandon’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21st, at the Versailles First Christian Church with Reverend John Wagner officiating. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, memorial funds will be used in Brandon's name to honor his life. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles.