More detail on this person: SUN VALLEY,
Idaho - On the morning of July 4, 2012, Jason
"Chick" Bridge passed in his hometown of Sun
Valley, Idaho. He was 73.
Chick was born in Nashua, N.H., the second son of
Mike and Althea Bridge. Both he and his brother,
Winston, were raised in the nearby city of Keene
where his parents were teachers.
Chick's parents and brother preceded him in death.
Chick is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; and
three children, Tracy, Ty and Lyman and their
mother, Susan. Besides Tracy and her husband
Mike in Greenland, N.H.; younger son, Lyman and
wife Jamie in Bellevue, Idaho, an older son, Ty,
and Chick's daughter in-law, Julie, living in
Novato, Calif., he leaves four grandchildren, John
Jason, Lilianna, Parker, and Jason Alex. As well
as, from Sonoma County, his brother-in-law, Bill
Madson and sister-in-law, Yvonne and their
children, Max and Allie.
As a young man, Chick was an outstanding two
sport athlete, baseball and basketball in high
school and later at the University of New
Hampshire where he was a starting pitcher. While
at the university he was also a cadet in Air Force
ROTC, and at graduation was commissioned in the
Air Force. He selected active duty in May 1962 to
fulfill his long harbored ambition to become a
pilot. Lt. Bridge flew the Sikorsky CH-3C "Jolly
Green" helicopter in Vietnam and Southeast Asia; a
true hero, rescuing downed crew members behind
enemy lines. In 1968, after more than six years of
active duty and service in the Air National Guard,
Major Bridge retired from the Air Force; his
collection of awards included the Air Medal and
the Distinguished Flying Cross. Chick then went on
to enjoy a 30-year career flying as captain for
American Airlines. He loved to spend his time with
his family and friends. Chick continued to live
life to the fullest; it was a life well lived, he
touched many lives and he could always light up a
room with his smile and a well-timed joke.
A private celebration of Chick's life was held
July 7, 2012, with family and friends, where many
wonderful stories were shared about Chick's
antics; there was much laughter and fond memories
honoring the life of a great man, one of the best.
The family asks that donations in his name be
given to the Blaine County Animal Shelter.
Friends and family are welcome to share memories
at www.woodriverchapel.com.
Visit www.fosters.com/obits for an online guest
book.
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