BORN

1932

DIED

2017

Melvin Chamberlain Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

Melvin R. Chamberlain (Dick) 85, of Portland, passed away on Monday June 12th 2017. Dick was born in Gervis, Oregon on May 21st 1932. He married Nancy Chamberlain on November 7th 1953. Dick had a career in the United States Air Force and Tri- met. He was a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union and Harley Owners Group of America. Dick had a passion for Family, Traveling in his RV, Harleys, the western novel author Louis L'Amour and jigsaw puzzles.



He is survived by his wife Nancy Chamberlain, Children: Penny Barber, Lorri Ewen and Lynn Fitzgerald, Grandchildren: Michael, Nathan, Brandy, Jeremy, Cody. Greatgrand Children: Celena,Mikey, Leo, Zander, Maggie, Winter, Jason and Teagan, brother Fred Chamberlain of Kelso,Wa



Funeral Arrangements will be held at 11:00am, June 20th 2017 at Ross Hollywood Chapel 4733 NE Thompson St Portland, Oregon 97213



In lieu of flowers please consider donations to The Wounded Warriors or The Humane Society of Oregon.

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June 28, 2017

Lorri Ewen

Such a beautifully, bittersweet moment has played out. No more strokes or health issues. You now have eternal life, and, now mom is with you. Here at home, it's hard. Emotions are still raw, and I still miss you terribly. Thank you for my life, and for my sisters, who I have leaned on every day since your passing. I don't know what the "new normal" will look like, but it will always have an empty space in my heart. I love you dad

June 25, 2017

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Carol Loughridge

Penny, Lori, and Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of both your parents and I so deeply regret all of those years we missed together. I too, have very fond memories, just not enough of them. I pray for you and your family and I sincerely hope that that your stories and memories bring you peace, and even a laugh or two. Your Mom and Dad would like that, don't ya think?
Sincerely,
Carol Loughridge

June 25, 2017

Jill Adcock

Penny, Lorri and Lynn,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of both Dick and Nancy. I wish we would have kept in touch better. I am thankful I got to know them both. I enjoyed seeing the pictures. I saw lots of love and happy times - I hope they bring you piece. It's good to know they are together forever.
Truly yours, Jill and Therry Adcock

June 25, 2017

Jerry & Gloria Stupay

We have had a 57 year span of a great friendship with Dick and the family. We will miss him very much. We have such wonderful memories that we will have until we meet him again. Our special love to all the girls. Jerry and Gloria Stupay from Mountain Home AR.

June 19, 2017

Bob & Diana Kubitza

Penny, Diana and I are heartbroken to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

June 19, 2017

Penny & Mike Stanislawski

We are so sorry for your loss. We always looked forward to bowling with you all. Dick was always fun to be around.
We will be thinking of you all as you say good-bye.

June 18, 2017

Janet Pope

Mr Chamberlain truly had a very full life and was loved by so many. His memory will be a comfort I know to his family and all those that his life touched. He will be missed by both family and friends.

June 18, 2017

Cindy & Leonard Walker

Leonard and I will truly miss you Dick!
You are an amazing man!
I will always remember your pep talks
to me (Cindy) while bowling.
You were very supportive to all!

June 17, 2017

Fitzgerald Lynn

DADY I MISS YOU

June 15, 2017

SCOTT FITZGERALD

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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