CHAMBERLAIN, Gary Lee - b. March 5, 1968 - d. January 26, 2011

[patyrn]

Gary Lee Chamberlain, age 42, a resident of Piedmont, Kansas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.  He was born on March 5, 1968 in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Dale Dean and Carolyn Lee (Gorges) Chamberlain. 

Gary was a graduate of Eureka High School Class of 1986.  On February 6, 1994, Gary was united in marriage to Kristina A. "Kristy" Wells at the Piedmont Christian Church.  To this union were born two sons, James Dakota and Jacob Dylan.  Kristy preceded him in death on July 21, 2006.

Gary worked as a foreman for Elk County Road and Bridge Department.  He was also employed with Duling Farms.  He was a member of the Tri-Valley Pool League since 1986 and a supporter of Severy Ball Club.

Gary is survived by two sons, Dakota and Jacob Chamberlain of Piedmont, Kansas; his father and stepmother, Dale and Venita Chamberlain of Severy, Kansas; two sisters, Karen Swint of Udall, Kansas and Mary Scott of Derby, Kansas; one stepsister, Sherrie Bunyard of Severy, Kansas; one stepbrother, Shawn Shepherd of Rock, Kansas; his grandmother, Viola Chamberlain of Howard, Kansas; his grandparents-in-law, Jim and Lila Wunderlich of Piedmont, Kansas.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Kristy; his mother, Carolyn; his grandfather, Glenn Chamberlain; and grandparents, Al and Genevieve Gorges.

Memorial funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Piedmont Gymnasium in Piedmont, Kansas with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Viewing will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2011 at the funeral home.  A private family interment will be held at Forest Cemetery.  Family suggests contributions be made to the Dakota and Jacob Chamberlain Educational Fund and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)

[Lookatmeknow!!]

This is just so sad! Many prayers go out to the family! Gary was a wonderful guy!! He would do anything for anyone!! He will be missed!

[Diane Amberg]

My goodness, they both died so young! How sad.

[Janet Harrington]

This is sad. Gary was a really nice guy in my book.

[kshillbillys]

Gary was one helluva great guy! I've enjoyed working with him the past couple of years. He will definitely be missed!--Robert