Harry Dan Chambas, MD

to Dan and Violet Chambas.

He passed away on January 28, 2023 at the age of 100.

He attended the University of Illinois and graduated in 1943 with a degree in Bachelors of Science and Medicine. While in the Army, he earned a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1946 at UIL. In 1947 he married Georgia Sarros. After being discharged, they moved to Bakersfield, CA to complete his residency.

In 1950, they moved to Fresno, CA and he began a practice in family medicine.

In 1952 during the Korean war, the Air Force recalled him to serve in Fairbanks, AK until 1954. Returning home he resumed his practice which included the delivery of over a 1000 babies. Harry loved medicine and cared for his patients.

He served on the board at St. Agnes Hospital as President of the Medical Staff and other committees. He was also an involved member in the Greek Church. Harry and Georgia loved to travel and often took trips with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia, son Dan R. Chambas, son-in-law Ronald S. Himes and sister Angie Nicholson. He is survived by his children, Valerie Himes, Connie Chambas, Jim Chambas(Kathy); grandsons, Kit Hannah(Natasha), Jon Hannah(Roz), Kenny Jordan, Robert Chambas; great-grandchildren, Mason Coon, Jaxon and Tyson Hannah, Sienna and Jett Jordan; nieces Georgia Bonney(Jim), Nicki Livanis, Eve Taylor(Dan), Daymi Lempesis. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

The family thanks Cindy, Lisabeth and Angelica for the care provided to Harry.

A service will he held Monday, February 13, at 11:00 at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greek Church or favorite charity.