Evelyn Chamberlin, age 94, of Brusett, Montana passed away on October 28, 2024 at the Garfield County Health Center surrounded by her family.
Evelyn was born on August 10, 1930, to Charles and Elsie (Loomis) Phipps at Hazney, Montana. Evelyn’s grandmother, Emma Loomis, a midwife, assisted in her birth.
Evelyn was the second of eight children. She grew up during the dirty 30’s and 40’s, attending rural school until entering Garfield County High School in 1944. Evelyn returned home at Christmas of her freshman year to help care for her siblings and grandparents. Evelyn later went on to get her G.E.D. On September 25, 1948, Evelyn married Curtis Chamberlin at her parents’ house in Brusett, Montana. Evelyn and Curtis started their life together on the Chamberlin Ranch, where they farmed and ranched until 1985, they then started a business in apartment rentals and later on started renting hunting cabins. She was a vital part in every aspect of their business. She loved to garden and always had a very large garden and beautiful flower beds. She crocheted many afghans, doilies, and was very artistic and painted many pictures. She loved rock hunting and found many artifacts; she collected coins and stamps as well. Evelyn shared with many of her grandchildren the joy and love for the same hobbies. She won many Grand Champion ribbons for her fair entries. Evelyn was the recipient of the 2022 Garfield County Fair Award. Her table was always full and open to anyone who would stop by, which was all the time, as she was an amazing cook, baker and conversationalist.
Evelyn was involved in community activities as a 4-H Leader, a member of the Blackfoot School Board, election board, Blackfoot Home Demonstration Club, and president of the Garfield County Health Center Residents Board. She was the definition of how hard work pays off. Evelyn and Curtis stayed on the ranch for 71 years, until moving into the Garfield County Health Center in 2019.
Evelyn is survived by her husband of 76 years, Curtis Chamberlin, her children, Holly Negaard, Lyle Chamberlin (Tina), Pauline Chamberlin, Roger (Angie) Chamberlin; grandchildren: Kevin Negaard (Rachel), Celinda (Mike) Miller, Lisa (Chris) Bean, Greg (Aletha) Negaard, Naomi Negaard, Diana Barton, Nancy (Russ) Nehring, Kanyon (Jennifer) Chamberlin, Skye (Kate) Chamberlin, Rance (Jessie) Chamberlin, Justin Cornelius, Jordan (Rachel) Cornelius, Brian (John) Chamberlin, Dustin (Elizabeth) Chamberlin, Taylor (Jake) Chamberlin; 38 great grandchildren, 28 great-great grandchildren, a brother Curtis (Flossie) Phipps, sister, Mary (Bob) Cowin and many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her brothers: Roy Phipps, David Phipps, Robert Phipps, Clinton Phipps, Frank Phipps, and a nephew James Phipps.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials for Evelyn Chamberlin can be made to Central Montana Foundation for benefit of the Garfield County Emergency Services Center. Memorials can be mailed to Garfield Ambulance Service, PO Box 115, Jordan, MT 59337.
Service Schedule
Luncheon
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday November 16, 2024
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Luncheon
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday November 16, 2024
VFW Hall
Main Street
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Andrea and Erv Bohlman says
To the Chamberlin’s family we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person enjoyed visiting with her at the ranch during hunting season. She will be missed by all.
Karen James Barnes says
To all of Evelyn’s family – our community has lost one of the truly good ones and she will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her. She was friendly, kind, generous and always willing to help where ever she was needed. May all your wonderful memories be a comfort to you at this difficult time. God Bless all
Daniel and Audrey says
Lyle, Holly, Roger and Pauline, so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and one of the most hard working ladies I ever knew. ❤️ Hugs for all of you.
Lori Murnion says
I will sure miss her, she was a big part of my life, love you guys. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you
Marion Peeler says
I am so very sorry for your loss. Evelyn was a special person and always a favorite of mine. She will be greatly missed.
Mary Ellen Ryan says
To all the family my prayers are with you at this time. She was such a wonderful lady. Will be missed by sll
Rosanne Emly says
To all of Evelyn’s Family and friends, Whose hearts are heavy with grief, We all know she is now without pain and in a better place. May everyone remember all the good times
And the lessons we learn from the bad times.
We will all miss her, She was a great neighbor, who always had banana cream pie freshly made when she knew you were coming to visit, at Least she did every time I showed up. Rosanne (Wright) Emly
Pat and Bob Corbin says
Our thought and prayers are with this family. Hold your memories close.
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
To all of Evelyn’s family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to all of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Diane
Claudia Paluch says
It was truly an honor to have met and visited with Mrs. Chamberlin during our times spent in Brusett. She made such an impression on me every time I sat with her and to my prodding, she would recall stories of her youth and her people. I remember once practically pleading with her to write her memories down for the generations to come and for folk such as myself that only experienced such things through movies and books. She said she did have a couple of pages somewhere – I sure hope she wrote more than that since! It did not take long to feel like I was returning to see family on our visits to Brusett. This is a testament to the sincerity and generous personality of Mrs. Chamberlin (and her family). There are many moments that are deeply seated in my memory…when we went into town together and visited the museum and stopping for lunch, a drive we took to see a friend of hers that I was unsure of meeting on my own (a funny story), me having no shame in mooching a couple of freshly baked cookies while visiting, or her laughing when I was hesitant to walk back to our cabin because the cows were milling about, to name a few. Certain people make a big impact on our lives – some for reasons that cannot be measured in one tangible event. Mrs. Chamberlin made an incredible impact on me – I thought her life was amazing (though she never thought it out of the ordinary). She embodied the words “grit” and “strength” and yet, was so kind and quick to share a smile, a cookie, or to make me laugh.
My heart goes out to all who are grieving the loss of this fine, great woman.
Jo Ryan, Jerry Twitchell says
Curtis, Lyle, Holly, Pauline, and Roger,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Evelyn was a close neighbor all of my life. Many cups of coffee there. It was always a treat to go to the Turkey Shoot to get a piece of Evelyn’s Sour Cream Raisin pie. It was to die for. She will be missed by many.
Garth Sleight says
I had heard that Curtis’s sister had passed. My sympathies go out to the Chamberlin and Phipps families.
Mary Partridge says
To Evelyn’s Family,
Evelyn and I shared many meals and long conversations together when we were both recuperating at HRH from leg surgeries. She was a real joy to know. Please accept my sympathy. Mary Partridge
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Colendolences and Prayers for all of Evelyn”s Family .May you find comfort in all of your memories .
Cheri & Tim Hafla says
Curtis, Lyle, Holly, Pauline, Roger and all your Families,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Evelyn was a wonderful woman, she will be deeply missed.
Hugs and prayers.
Lance, Darlene and Brent Clark says
Chamberlin Families,
On behalf iof the Clark family, we extend condolences for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this point of healing and reflection.
Sincerely,
Darlene Clark, Miles City
Brent Clark, Volborg
Lance C. Clark, Olympia, WA
Lance, Brent and Darlene Clark says
Chamberlin Families:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
May your faith and treasured memories hold you!
Lance Clark
Brent Clark
Darlene Clark
Diana Vollmer says
Evelyn Was a favorite of mine. I knew all of them during all of my growing up Years. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and I remember stopping by there with some friends and couldn’t believe all of the different colored tulips that she had. She and Curtis always come out for music when we all played and goofed around. She was very special to me and I shall miss her. Love and hugs for all of you ‘“ Kids”. Lyle Holly Pauline Roger and families!
MIKE KELLEY says
What an incredible lady. I will forever cherish the times spent at the kitchen table drinking endless cups of coffee and hearing the stories of earlier times. I will miss her but am glad she is in a better place.
Deanna Murnion says
No matter the age are circumstances, we are never prepared for that final goodbye. Evelyn was a special Lady. We always had a good visit on the bus rides. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Deanna Murnion
Cindy Stanton says
Dear Chamberlin family,
My sympathy for the loss of this kind, strong, beautiful matriarch of your family. She was such a wonderful woman and steadfast part of the Brusett community. Her cooking was unsurpassed. My grandpa & grandma Tripp thought the world of both Curtis & Evalyn. As did my folks. May God give you all peace and comfort.
Chrystee Carpenter says
Evelyn Phipps Chamberlin was a remarkable woman. She was intelligent, very capable, loved life, and loved her family. She had a wonderful sense of humor. I met Evelyn in 1987. My husband, John Graham, is Cutis’s nephew. We married in 1992. We live in Kansas, 1,100 miles away from the ranch. There were many years that we visited the Chamberlin’s twice a year. Evelyn welcomed us with open arms. I remember her large vegetable garden, her canning, and her incredible cooking. She grew beautiful hollyhocks on the side of the house. She enjoyed painting rural sceneries. She liked working cross-word puzzles and reading. Evelyn helped Curtis with ranching, cutting and branding calves. Again, Evelyn was remarkable. It was an honor to attend Curtis and Evelyn’s 50th and 75th wedding anniversaries. There was a time that the men got cross-ways with each other. I would call Evelyn and we talked in secret. Thankfully, the men made amends. My sincere condolenses to Curtis, Holly, Lyle, Pauline, Roger, and their families. I really loved Evelyn and I will always remember her!
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Chamberlin family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. Evelyn was an individual who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in her company. I can’t begin to tell you of the many decades of pleasant memories June and I had with Evelyn and family. Evelyn I’m so sorry to see you leave us. God Bless you in heaven. My thoughts and prayers to all of you as you go through this very difficult period of loss and mourning. May God, bring you comfort and fill you with peace
Clark Janet says
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Evelyn, she was the very best person. Prayers of comfort to the family and always keep your memories close. On behalf of Edwin and myself we will miss her.
Mitzi Beecher says
Sorry very sorry for your loss God Bless you all.
Larry BARNES says
Holly, Lyle, Pauline and Roger. So sorry for the loss of your mother, Evelyn. She was most definetly one of the great ones. I had the privlage to spend a lot of time around Curtis and Evelyns home, and enjoyed being there. I ate many a great meal at Evelyns table, and im sure nobody ever went away from her table hungry, Keep your Faith, and always cherish all the memories.
John Graham says
MONTANA COSMOS
A Tribute to Evelyn Phipps Chamberlin.
Often we travel too fast, over our rolling prairies;
Spring time growing,
Summers’ gardens,
Harvests of fall.
Waters glisten great and small,
Wheat waves greetings to all.
Quiet grace, a wonderful place,
Forceful as the mountains splender,
Majestic as eagles soar.
Evelyn Phipps Chamberlin, a God sent blessing;
Twinkle of stars, light of the moon,
Dance shadows over the Whispering Pines.
She…oh, so sweet, our prairie flower.
In our prairie passing, let us share our love, again.
Radiant face, sparkle of eyes, beautiful smile;
Evelyn will be there always, Just for you!
John Graham
Carol Williams says
My sympathy to Curtis and the whole family. Evelyn was a truly nice lady who left quite a legacy for those who had the good fortune to know her.
Alvin & Denise Rich says
Curtis, Holly, Lyle, Pauline, Roger & families. So sorry for your loss. I always admired Evelyn, she was such a hard worker, loved her home & family. Thoughts and Prayers for all of you at this difficult time. Much love to all of you.
Ernie and Sandy Fogle says
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of Evelyn’s family during this difficult time. May all of your happy, cherished memories give you peace that will forever be cherished, knowing that her spirit will forever live on in the hearts of her family.