Chase Evans Gruver

Chase Evans Gruver finished his short, difficult battle with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer on December 30, 2025. He was born July 5, 1986 to James Evans Gruver and Dayna Jean Davis, the day after the greatest American holiday. He loved getting fireworks every year for his birthday. He was the oldest of 6 siblings and couldn’t be prouder to call them his. He was thrilled to be sealed to his mother and step-father, Andy Tolman, on October 19, 2024.

Chase graduated from Hunter High School in 2004. After graduation, he joined Miss Margene’s Creative Generation Musical Theater which made him many lifelong friends and where he discovered he loved adventures. Hawaii was one of his favorite destinations. He loved to share his talents of dancing and singing and would participate in many community plays and musicals. He even had a small stint as an intern at the Radio From Hell show on X96, where he met a few celebrities and some awesome friends.

With that chapter of his life behind him, he found his true calling of being a husband and a father. He met the love of his life, Cortney Dee Peters, in 2010, however, it wasn’t until 2013 that they rekindled their relationship with the new addition of Cortney’s newborn son, Ty. They were married May 16, 2014 in the Salt Lake Temple. Later, he adopted his only son and they were sealed as a family on March 19, 2016. He found more joy as their family expanded with the births of their daughters, Lauren and Ellie. He loved his wife and kids more than anything in this world! Family was everything to Chase. He loved watching his girls dance performances and any sport Ty was playing. He never missed a game or a performance.

Chase had multiple jobs, but he loved working at Spectrum Academy, helping children who had autism and special needs. However, he always had a desire to work with his hands and soon transitioned to plumbing school where he earned his Master Plumbing license. He worked for several plumbing companies and made lasting friendships with not just his co-workers, but the suppliers and customers, as well.

He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved being involved with the young men and helping them achieve their goals in becoming great men. Chase also found joy in providing service and often could be found helping others night or day without expecting anything in return.

Known for his sense of humor, he could make a whole room laugh turning even the hardest days into something you could laugh about. Everyone who crossed his path couldn’t help but love him.

Chase is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobby J Gruver, Lawrence & Judith Urry and Robert Peters. He is survived by his wife, Cortney, his children Ty, Lauren and Ellie and their unborn daughter- Abigail Chase, his parents, siblings, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

The family wishes to thank all of the medical personnel who cared for Chase, as well as, those who so tirelessly helped them over the past few months. Many people sat with Cortney and Chase in their difficult times, brought countless meals and offered to take care of their children. Many donated time and money and ensured everything possible was done to make it a Merry Christmas. Their family and community truly lived the second great commandment to “Love Thy Neighbor.”

Chase wants to remind you all to “Stay hungry; stay humble” – Kalani Sitake.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Monroe LDS Stake Center at 140 S. Main Street, Monroe, Utah. Viewings will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, January 9. 2026 at the Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel in Richfield, 260 North 400 West, and from 9:00-10:30 A.M. at the Stake Center the morning of services.

Livestreaming of Chase's services will be available at springerturner.com under his obituary 15 minutes before services start.

Burial will be in the Monroe Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina.