Chance Lane Bryer of Marland, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013, in the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, at the age of 16 years.

Chance Lane Bryer was born on August 5, 1997, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Richard L. and Wendy N. (Vaughn) Bryer. He grew up in Marland attending Frontier Public Schools where he was active in the band, track and the Technology Students of America Club. He later studied through home school and enjoyed science and working various experiments. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Ponca City. He enjoyed working on his truck, playing video games, riding his motorcycle, fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his father, Richard L. Bryer and wife Stephanie of Marland, Oklahoma; his mother, Wendy N. Bryer and companion Allan Khalil of Edmond, Oklahoma; grandparents, Roger and Brenda Stinson of Marland, Kent and Melvina Helberg of Blackwell, and Gary and Kay Vaughn of Orrick, Missouri; a sister, Savannah Bryer of Edmond; a brother, Austin Bryer of Marland; and a step-sister, Jade Brown of Marland.

Services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 3rd in the First Assembly of God Church in Ponca City with Rev. Micah Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Ponca City.

Casketbearers will be Ryan Coffey, Travis Mullen, Casey Johnson, Richard Smith, Bryan Vaughn and Nathaniel Helberg. Honorary casketbearers will be Austin Bryer, Preston Bryer, Jordan Bryer, Caden Coffey and Tate Coffey.

A Chance Bryer Memorial Fund has been established in his honor with RCB Bank, 2901 N. 14th, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601.