February 15, 1923 - June 25, 2021
Alex Chaim, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at a hospice facility in Stockton, California, at the age of 97. Alex is survived by his son Gary Chaim, his grandchild Nathanand his wife April, and two great grandchildren Declan and Bodie. He also leaves behind a sister in law Mary Ferguson, her husband Lee and their family, of Saratoga, California.
Alexis preceded in death by his wife Carmen and his son Robert Chaim.Alex, referred to in his hometownas Junior,was born on October 15, 1923 in Byron, California, to Alex Chaim, a native of Yreka, Ca., and Mary Chaim, who emigrated from Broadview, Saskatchewan to care for her sister. He helped his father run the family owned grocery store in Byron, later passing on stories of the depression years when supplies to the store became scarce. His mother served as postmaster general in Byron for several years. Alex served three years with the US Army, attained the rank of sergeant, and was stationed in Italy and North Africa during World War II. His parents anxiously awaited his return and named their pet Boston Terrier Sarge, a tribute to their son serving overseas. Later in life, he would own a succession of Bostons, naming them all Rocky.
His high school sweetheart, Carmen, also waited for him, and was surprised when presented with an engagement ring when Alex returned home from over season December 25, 1945. Alex attended Delta College in Stockton and then began a thirty-year career as escrow officer and later vice president with Title Insurance and Trust Company. Not ready to retire, he continued briefly at Alliance and First American Title companies. He was an active member of the Lion’s Club, Mason’s, and the Stockton Rotary club, serving one year as president of the local chapter.His hobbies included hunting and water skiing in his early years,and golf later on. It was common for him to be seen with his cart, tagging along with a friend at Swenson Golf Course, well into his nineties.
He was an active and loving father, serving one year as leader of his son’s cub scout pack, and enjoyed attendingschoolsports activities.We will all miss him dearly.
Alex will be buried next to his wife Carmen at Cherokee Memorial Park.
We have decided to forego a service and viewing and will instead plan a celebration of life gathering, to be held in the near future.
The family would like to thank Kristine Anguluan and her staff, and Global Hospice for their caring service and dedication to Alex.