Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Chambers, Robert Joe "Bob" March 8, 2013
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Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Tues. March 12, 2013

Robert (Bob) Joe Chambers, 74, of Fenwick, Mich., passed away on March 8, 2013 
in Pensacola, Fla., after experiencing a stroke.

Robert was born in Palo, Mich., on Aug. 26, 1938. He graduated from Ionia High 
School and continued his education with additional courses and lessons 
throughout his lifetime.

Robert was married to his best friend and soul mate, Patricia Mary Hodgkins on 
Dec. 18, 1959, and they were married 53 perfect years.

While taking care of each other day to day, they provided their children and 
grandchildren with a wonderful example of family, partnership and unconditional 
love. They had been enjoying their winters in Destin, Fla.

Robert worked primarily as a truck driver, both as an owner operator, and for 
several companies. Bob loved to watch tennis matches and played a great game 
himself. He remodeled cars and motorhomes, and had a talent for home 
improvement, upholstery, art and design. He approached life with humor and 
determination, enjoying a challenge. He was involved, interested and proud of, 
each of his children and grandchildren, and found joy in spending time with 
them. He was their go-to person for guidance and straight-forward advice. His 
gruff exterior never truly hid his inner warmth, or willingness to help others.

Robert is survived and cherished by his wife Patty; son Tom (Dot) Chambers; 
daughters, Cindy (Ed) Alexander, and Sharon (Pete) Mathisen; and seven 
grandchildren, Mark, Challis (Adam), Nicole (Joel), Jared (Beth), Eric, Kelsey 
and Redd; and a great grandchild, Oliver. He is also survived and will be 
dearly missed by his sisters, Norma (Doug) Hogan, and Betty (Jerry) Walker and 
many sister and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and Roger Chambers, also of 
Palo, Mich.

In lieu of flowers, please send cards and condolences to Patricia Chambers at 
419 E. South County Road, Fenwick, MI 48834. An informal celebration of his 
life will be held in the summer. Bob has asked to forgo a funeral or memorial 
service. The family would like to thank Johnson-Fueurstein Funeral Home in 
Belding for providing the arrangements for his cremation.


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