Bro. Ken Chamberlain was a man that I admired and enjoyed being around very much. The thing I remember hearing Sis. Bev say multiple times is “Ken is so smart”. One time in response to the comment about “it’s not rocket science” Bro. Ken told me that even if it was rocket science he could do it. He then explained to me that rocket science is not that hard. Things that he was good at he would make look and sound easy. When I asked him to teach me to play chess he said it was simple, one just had to know how to control the 4 center squares of the board. He talked me into trying to learn the banjo because he told me it was one of the easiest instruments to play. He once gave my wife a recipe for thousand island dressing and when she tried to get better details out of him he said “it’s easy, just go off of the color.” When someone would refer to an event that had already happened and say “what are the chances of that?” He would say “100%”. He always enjoyed challenging my thinking on the Bible. He also told me when I started preaching that preachers should study the English language so they don’t  take the Bible out of context. He saw things in black and white. No gray areas, and he lived that way to. I will miss him.

Bro Ken Chamberlain was a unique man that I will never forget. I have always enjoyed baking cookies and there were times Bro Ken got to enjoy it.  He loved burnt cookies and I was always rather embarrassed to give them to him. He never made you feel bad about the burnt cookies,  instead, he would say, "they aren't burnt enough!" I just can't understand how  he could stand hard,  burnt,  bitter cookies instead of soft and chewy cookies!  It always made me laugh! At least someone enjoyed them!


Thankful to have had this family’s friendship for over 40 years.  So many wonderful memories.  It is hard to pick just one. When our children were small, Ken had puppets that were birds.  He was an entertainer.  We shared a love of cookies also.  We are so blessed to have enjoyed his last visit. In

I offer my sincerest condolences to a family that I have known for many years and have had  many great times in church services and out of church. Most of my memories of Bro. Ken have been in church. One in particular that I will never forget and that I have gleaned from many times, is the testimony of what I call,"the equation of the God factor" it was one of the best explanations I've heard on how great God is. For those of us who were there, we felt God that night. One of the best things about it was to see and feel Bro. Ken's excitement when he told it. Man it was good! Well, Bro. Ken's equation has been solved and the God of glory has placed another knight in the midst of The Bright And Morning Star. Bro Ken I'm truly going to miss you, luv ya bro!

This man was an awesome individual.  So many traits and characteristics that were unique to him.  A brilliant conversationalist, puzzle master, and fellow banjo enthusiast!! Ken save me a spot next to you in the banjo section of the celestial city!!! We send all the Franklin love to the family!!
God bless!

Kenny, I love the memories I have of you when we were little.  We would visit our Vierra grandparents and play outside with several of our other cousins.  Also at your parents home on 10th Ave.  (There were 19  Vierra 1st cousins.) You loved to play "Cowboys and Indians".  You were always a cowboy.  Mainly so you could use your cap gun. Remember, this was back in the 50's and this was our "normal".  You also loved to tease and do it with a serious voice, so we never knew if you were joking or not.  In spite of that, you were a great cousin.  I'll miss texting with you and I love all the old  Vierra videos you've sent me.  I'll especially cherish the latest video of you and your family playing Bluegrass music.  You were all great. It was sweet of you to tell me that you wished I lived closer so I could listen to them play in person.  Ken, you also told me how proud you were of your sons and their families and were so happy that they all lived close by.  Ken, you also told me you loved their visits and the meals they sent over.   Kenny, we will miss you so much.  God Bless you and your family.
Love, 1st Cousin Janet Feickert

From our dating years, through our marriage, children and grandchildren, Ken (and Bev) were some of our closest friends.  So many memories.  We will miss him so very much.  He had of way of saying things that often made us laugh.

I loved the family biography.  So very descriptive of our special friend, Ken.

I remember the first time he met my husband Gary, Bev warned me that Ken might not talk very much to him.

They talked up a "storm" about photography.  The next day they planned to go and take pictures.

They were gone most all day, and were still talking when they came back

We loved Ken and Bev and their passing will always leave a hole in our hearts.

Our prayers and love go out to Jason and Mike and their families.  We've shared some wonderful times that will not be forgotten.

Uncle Ken was, in my lifetime, the most stable, honest,  intelligent and true man I have ever known. He was a realist, my funniest memory of him was him telling me “Jennifer, nothing makes you look fat, you either are or you’re not!” I had been griping about something “making me look fat” made me laugh!! He was the best at explaining the Bible, and I’m sure going to miss him!

Ken and Bev were great examples of Godly love and joy. 
 The word says not to grieve but to rejoice when we finish our race. To hear “well done my good and faithful son”  and be greeted by everyone and see the Supper Table of the Lamb boggles my mind. My love and condolences to Kens  family and friends.  

OBITUARY

Kenneth "Ken" Jerry Chamberlain

August 30, 1946 – October 21, 2020

Lisle Funeral Home

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