Chaz Rian Sands, born June 24, 1988, to LaDona Sands Wilson, died from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on January 23, 2014, less than 1 mile from the family home.

Chaz was home on a break from culinary school. Cooking was his passion, and he dreamed of being a chef.

He graduated with the Port Angeles High School Class of 2006.

Chaz leaves behind his mom and stepfather, LaDona and Matthew Wilson; sister Marissa Wilson; and grandmother RoseAnn Sands, all living at the family home.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack T. Sands, in 2006.

Chaz was very close with his family and a multitude of friends who are gathering to celebrate him and the life that he led on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Lighthouse Christian Center, 304 Viewcrest Avenue, Port Angeles, at 3 p.m., with a candlelight vigil to follow at 7 p.m. on Ediz Hook.

Chaz leaves behind many family members and friends who always enjoyed his fun-loving, outgoing personality.

Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is entrusted with his arrangements.

Please sign the online guestbook for his family at www.drennanford.com