Chauncey Duane Hood

Chauncey Duane Hood, born October 19, 1946 in Monahans, Texas, passed peacefully in his home in Meridian, Idaho on November 7, 2022.

In 1968, Chauncey enlisted in the Armed Forces. Upon leaving active duty, he received his B.A. from Boise State University in 1973, double majoring in theatre arts and business administration, then going on to receive his M.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1974. He remained in the Naval Reserve until retiring in 1988 with CTO1 clearance, and received the Naval Achievement Medal for his years of service. Endowed with a highly technical mind, Hood’s career spanned several decades. During which, he was employed by the Idaho Transportation Department from 1978-1998, as a systems analyst and supervisor. He went on to lead a team as a senior technical specialist for the Sears Co. in their Boise Technology Center from 1998-2000, before leaving to start his own business. An avid adventurer, Hood’s interests included: prospecting, motocross, rafting, camping, automotive fabrication, small aircraft piloting, and a love for theatre, through which he directed several productions for the Masonic Lodge El Korah Shrine Players and Onion Skin Players, respectively.

Notably, he was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of Pushmataha. Chauncey was a proud member of the Masonic Oriental #60 Lodge, and of the Presbyterian Church, maintaining his faith in Christ and love for God until his death.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Hood; sons: Jeffrey James (Fumi James) Hood and Justin Ryan Colton; step daughter, Rachel Beesinger Blake; brother, Jerry Temple (Janet Nelson) Hood; niece, Cyell King Hood; and granddaughter, Benika Ray James.

Chauncey was preceded in death by his parents: David Temple and Norma Alene Hood; and brother, David Thomas Hood.

He was blessed by the love of his friends, colleagues, and family, and will be dearly missed for his contribution to the many lives he touched.