Donald W. Chambers

Former Hood Canal & Bremerton resident Donald "Don" Chambers, 76, died June 22, 2008. He passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Port Orchard of, Mesothelioma Cancer surrounded by family.

Don was born October 22, 1931 in Tulsa, OK to Warren and Nellie (Mack) Chambers. He was raised by Marion and Nellie Anson along with 5 siblings. He gradated from Enid High School in 1950. He served in the US Army from 1951-1953. In 1954 he married Ruth Ann Humphrey. In 1956 they moved and made their home in Bremerton and started his years at PSNS. He worked over 10 years in Shop 56L and in 1967 he realized his dream profession. He became a firefighter, for 20 years and retired as a captain in 1987. He enjoyed life and laughter, spending time with family and friends, working and volunteering as firefighter, all types of music, singing dancing always ready with a smile. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, of 40 years, Ruth Ann in 1995, his fathers, Warren Chambers in 1977 and Marion Anson in 2007. Surviving are loving daughters, and son in laws, Barbara and Doug Burica of CA, Kathi and Brad Reid, Port Orchard, mother, Nellie Anson of Bremerton, his siblings, Myrtle (Ottis) Dimick of OK, Twin sister, Donna Shuey of Gig Harbor, Colleen Day of OK, Nora Mae (Don) Christansen of Poulsbo, Ben (Bev) Anson of Bremerton, grandchildren, Joshua Mahoney, Ryan Douglas-Reid and Annie Reid. His companion Marge Boyd, Casa Grande, AZ.

Dad, we love and cherish our time with you! Please make donations to your local animal shelter or the American Cancer Society.