Don Chambers

Donald James (Skip) Chambers died Sunday November 11, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  A memorial fund has been established in Don’s name for the Carroll Public Library or for American flags to be flown at the Chambers’ Cemetery near Anderson, Iowa.  Memorials may be mailed to: The Donald Chambers Memorial Fund, Box 135 Carroll, Iowa 51401.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com

Don was born June 14, 1947, in Hamburg, Iowa, the son of Donald E. Chambers and June Hall Chambers of Sidney, Iowa. Don graduated from Sidney High School in 1965 and from the University of Northern Iowa in May 1969. He received his Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Administration from Drake University in May 2000.

After graduation from UNI, Don enlisted in the U. S. Navy and continued his military service in various service branches - primarily the Army National Guard, until his retirement from the military in 1994. Don retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

On September 27, 1969, he married Kay Christensen in Rockwell City, Ia. To this union three sons were born: William James, 1975, John Andrew, 1977, and Matthew Donald, 1979. Don and Kay made their home in Carroll, Ia. from August 1973 on. Don worked for Iowa Workforce Development in various capacities for over 34 years. Don retired in April 2010.

His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. He and Kay enjoyed traveling together, and with their sons and families. Spending time with their grandchildren brought him immense joy. His greatest sources of pride were his wife Kay, his three sons, and their families.

He is survived by his wife, Kay, of Carroll; three sons and their families: William (Lecia), Hailey and Braydon, of Urbana, Maryland; John, Isaac, Meredith and Kara, of Shelbyville, Illinois; Matthew (Erin), Abigail and Owen, of Bondurant, Ia. Don is also survived by one sister, Anne (Dan) Chambers, of Sidney, Ia.; one brother, William (Carol) Chambers, of Essex, Ia.; one sister-in-law, Mary Jo (Don) Woody, of Cedar Falls, Ia.; and several cousins, nephews, nieces, and many friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Donald E. and June Chambers, his in-laws William and Faith Christensen, and his sister-in-law, Ann Christensen.