Howard Chamberlain

Born September 19, 1929, Howard was raised on a farm in the community of Palmyra, Missouri. He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1947, noted for being Class President and a member of the National Honor Society.

Howard’s background in farming led him to pursue a degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri. His ROTC classes there prepared him to enter the United States Air Force as an officer immediately upon graduation in 1951. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

He married Dorothy D. Tuggle on Langley Air Force Base, in Hampton, Virginia on February 21, 1959. Three children were born to them: Connie, Curtis, and Randy.

Upon retirement with a rank of Major from the Air Force in 1971, Howard settled with his family in Aurora, Colorado. He purchased Dutch Boy Donuts in Denver, serving up Colorado’s finest donuts to loyal customers for over 20 years.

Howard and Dottie enjoyed creating lasting memories while traveling to many places around the globe. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 21, 2009.

Howard entered into rest at his home on March 17, 2012 and will be deeply missed. Those who knew him remember him to be an upstanding leader, who demonstrated such qualities as kindness and generosity, and a loving husband and supportive father.