Christopher Charles Lyn Klase passed away suddenly on April 14, 2014. He was 22. Chris was a childhood cancer survivor. He attended Polytech High School where he studied welding, and graduated from Smyrna High School in 2011. He had been a wrestler and football player, and enjoyed bull riding, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church, Smyrna. Most recently, he had been employed as a welder and metal fabricator with Joule, and he had previously worked for Power Electronics and R.C. Fabricators. He was preceded in death by his baby brother Brandon Lee Klase; his Uncles Dana Klase and Chuck Alexander; maternal grandmother Peggy Alexander; and his paternal grandparents, Charles and Helen Klase. He is survived by his high-school sweetheart, Amanda Terrell, whom he married, and their loving daughters Laney and Sadie Jean. Chris is also survived by his parents, Charles and Thelma Klase; and his birth-mother, Peggy Lynn Alexander; his two loving sisters, Brittany Klase and Sarah Bain; and his nephew Noah Bain. He will be missed by his Uncle Bill Alexander, many cousins, and friends - especially Brian Alexander and his best friend Ronnie Carroll. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 11:00 AM Wednesday April 23 at St. Polycarp Catholic Church, Ransom Lane and South St., Smyrna. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7-8:30 PM at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the family which will be placed in an educational trust to be established for Sadie and Laney. Please make checks payable to: Charles M. Klase, and mail to the Care of Matthews-Bryson F.H., 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, DE 19977. To send a condolence letter, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com. Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.