Heaven gained a true cowboy and winner during the early hours of August 30, in his family home. He was born February 20, 1939 in Livingston, MT. He married his wife Kathy, of 55 years in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is survived by his daughter Kayleen, Shawn (husband), and Debra: son, John and grandson, Mason, John’s wife Ronni and daughter Manchi. He was a cowboy through and through that was always at his best surrounded by horses, cows, and his family. John was born almost a 100 years too late, but the world was better off for it. He died with his boots on without ever pulling leather.

Survived by his brother, David Chaffee and his wife Fern, sister Diane Ascheman and her husband Steve, brother-in-law, Emmer Ball, brother-in-law Kent Martin and his wife Linda, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father and mother, Cecil and Lorraine Chaffee, in-laws Vernon and Beulah Martin, and sister-in-law, Lee Ann Ball.

Viewing will be Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm at Smith Downtown Chapel. Services will be held Thursday September 6, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Smith Downtown Chapel, 925 South 27th Street, Billings, with Pastor John Jamison, Officiant. A reception will follow at Smith Funeral Chapel.

Please send memorials to Special K Ranch P.O. Box 479 Columbus, MT 59109 or charity of choice. Condolences may be shared at smithfuneralchapels.com.