Spencer passed away after a brief illness at his home in Mexico City. Spencer was a kind and loving son, brother and friend to all who had the good fortune to meet him. He was always exploring our world, meeting interesting people and improving their lives.
Spencer graduated from La Cañada High School in 2009 and University of California, Santa Barbara in 2013 majoring in English and Literature. He became an Eagle Scout with Troop 395 sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Spencer loved hiking, camping and the outdoors. He was happiest showing others how to enjoy life in the wild. He traveled for 3 months across the US and Europe with his college friends after graduation. He hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from El Campo on the Mexican border to Manning Park in Canada in 2014 finishing 2,665 miles in 84 days and earning the title “Hiker Trash.” Spencer was a passionate reader and had a love for cooking. His other passions included music and photography. He loved watching the Dodgers with friends and followed the Mexico City baseball team “Diablos Rojos” and the Mexico National Baseball Team.
Spencer pursued a career in the TV and film industry initially in Hollywood then moving to Mexico in 2018. He worked on several TV, movie and documentary projects throughout Mexico and South America. He was an ardent Spanish speaker encouraging visitors to learn Spanish. Spencer had a special interest in showing his friends and family the Mexican culture, food and history.
Spencer is survived by his parents Inell and Henry Chase of Arroyo Grande, CA, his sister Lauren Chase of La Cañada Flintridge, CA, his dog Lloyd, his many friends and relatives. His passing has left an emptiness in our hearts that will never be filled.
If you would like to support Spencer’s interests you can contribute to Pacific Crest Trail Association at pcta.org/ (916) 285-1846 or Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena at armoryarts.org/ (626) 792-5101.
“Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age.” — James Joyce
