For nearly one year Charles Chamberlin battled renal cancer and he did so with dignity and grace. He armed himself with the Holy Spirit and always knew and felt God at his side throughout the fight. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 27, 2011.
Chuck was born and raised in Reedley, California where he married his wife of 51 years Wanda Simonson. Together they raised their five children in Reedley before moving to Kona Hawaii in 1979 to dedicate their time and hearts to the ministry of Youth With A Mission. This ministry took them to Soul, Korea to minister the gospel. In 1990 they then moved and retired in Placerville, California.
Chuck was a machinist by trade and a dedicated husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and faith warrior. He was constantly tinkering and modifying things around the house and it was through his innovative vocational skills and talents that he designed equipment that advanced the world of automated manufacturing.
He was an avid race fan and had spent many of his early years on the race track as a pit crew member. Many racers and friends sought out Chuck to supercharge their cars, motorcycles, and go-carts.
Chuck had a strong passion for being a good steward of witnessing the salvation of Jesus.
His heart was always filled with sharing the Gospel, whether it was with the guy at the super market or his friends and family. In his later years, he concentrated his time studying the bible and working with the Jail Ministries through his home church.
The life he led is a testament to the sentiment of Jesus’ commandment, simply put, “love one another”.
Visitation/Viewing will be held at Chapel of the Pines 2855 Cold Springs Road in Placerville on Wednesday, August 31st from 5-7pm. A celebration of life will be held at New Hope Fellowship Church on Thursday, September 1 at 11:00am at 3838 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA. A reception will immediately follow. Internment will be in Reedley, California.
Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda Chamberlin, his children Gene & wife Kristina Chamberlin of Reedley, CA Kathy Chamberlin of Honolulu HI; Angela & husband Greg McDaniel of Murrieta, CA; Marie & husband Jim Lofton of Rancho Cordova, CA; and his brother Ron “Butch” and wife Eva Chamberlin (Chuck’s son Patrick Chamberlin preceded him in death). Chuck was a loving grandfather to Aaron, Brandon, and Kyle Chamberlin; Brian, Adam, and Daniel Chamberlin; Sean, Judah, Sarah, Zoe, and Dagny McDaniel; and Corey Lofton and great-grandpa to Ashlyn and Jacob Chamberlin and Uncle to many nephew and nieces.
He will be dearly missed by his family, his church family, and friends and we rejoice in the Lord for the care and love that Chuck bestowed upon us and the impact he has had on our lives.
The family prefers memorial contributions to the Chuck Chamberlin Medical Fund in lieu of flowers – El Dorado Savings Bank, 2888 Ray Lawyer Drive, Placerville, Ca 95667 Account #203013677.
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