Jesse William Chew, 26, beloved son of William and Melba Chew, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born in Philadelphia in 1985, Jess lived most of his life in the Phoenixville area.

He was a member of the Phoenixville Area High School marching, jazz and concert bands, concert choir, and held a 5 year District record for pole vaulting as part of the PAHS track and field team.

After graduation, Jesse attended Kutztown University and Colorado Mountain College where he earned a degree in Outdoor Recreation. After college, he founded his business, "Ascent Outdoor Services" which offered trained, experienced guides for adventure outings along with leadership skills for "at risk youth." Jesse was part of Outward Bound in Philadelphia and Maryland offering experiential education.

His spirit and presence was a source of inspiration for all who knew him as well as those who knew of him. His smile, gift of kindness, humor and love for life and universe will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers, Casey T. Chew, Ryan M. Martinez, Oliver H. Martinez, sister, Allison Ireland, sister-in-law, Joanne Martinez, brother-in-law, Ross Ireland, nieces and nephews, Joshua and Hannah Martinez, Olivia and Finley Ireland, girlfriend, Elizabeth Carter, and the endless friends who Jesse cherished and viewed as extended family.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday evening, May 16, 2012, from 6:00-8:00 pm, at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, at 2:00 pm at the Phoenixville Area High School auditorium, 1200 Gay Street, Phoenixville and on Wednesday evening, May 23, 2012, at 7:00 pm at Christ's Church of the Valley, 1560 Yeager Road, Royersford. Memorial contributions may be made in Jesse's name to the Jesse Chew Athletic Memorial Fund, c/o Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 708, 120 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 or In The Light Fund, 2 East High Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, www.InTheLightFund.org. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.