Chandis Eugene Boomershine

Chandis Boomershine, 81, of North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:13 a.m. at Peabody. Born on October 3, 1945, in Florence, South Carolina, Chandis was the son of the late Paul E. and Delores L. (Grabner) Boomershine.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served his country honorably during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Enterprise CVAN 65. Shortly after his military service, he married Donna Latour on December 4, 1971, sharing 54 years of devotion. A lifelong learner, Chandis returned to school later in life, graduating from Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne in 1996 with a degree in Business.

Early in his working life, Chandis drove for Coca-Cola and spent time with the Norfolk and Western railway. He later dedicated 14 years to Ford Meter Box in Wabash before joining Zimmer. He ultimately retired from Zimmer in 2009 after 17 years of service as a talented tool maker and machinist.

Known for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, Chandis lived a life full of rich hobbies and community involvement. He had a deep love for classic cars, with a particular fondness for Model A vehicles. His greatest passion was the Indianapolis 500, where he served as a USAC official and was an honored member of the Oldtimers Association in recognition of over 25 years of dedicated service to the track. In his quiet time, he enjoyed arrowhead hunting and collecting Lionel Trains.

Chandis found his faith and the redeeming grace of Jesus Christ late in life.

He was a man usually found in his shop fixing and building something. Chandis was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 286 in North Manchester.

The loving memory of Chandis Boomershine will be forever cherished by his wife, Donna Boomershine, North Manchester; children, Jacob (Carissa) Boomershine, Craigville, Adele “Addie” Hiser, Bluffton, and Sarah (Joel) Harting, North Manchester; sister, Paula Yoder, Fort Wayne; and grandchildren, Mason, Garrett, Elise & Morgan Boomershine, Gavin & Elijah Harting, Kylie & Ember Hiser. Chandis is preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Lowell “Buzz” Yoder.

Family and friends may call Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Ron Burns officiating. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Chandis Boomershine, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

The family of Chandis Boomershine has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.