Gary Clark Chamberlain, 52 of Miles City, Montana passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Billings Clinic ICU. He was born October 1, 1960 in Baker, Montana to Winfred and Frieda Chamberlain. He was raised in Baker for 12 years before coming to Miles City, Montana.
Gary Chamberlain married Vickie Parsons on December 4, 1987 in their home in Miles City and just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on December 4, 2012.
In 1977, he and his identical twin, Terry joined the Marines. Upon returning home Gary worked hard at several jobs in Miles City including 4b’s, United Beverage, Blue Rock, Conlins, and has spent his last 15 years at M and C Beverage where he worked as a delivery driver and towards the end of his career as a salesman.
Gary loved to camp, fish, hunt, to speak over the guide at Custer’s battlefield. He loved the great outdoors with friends and family. He had a great passion for football, from watching his favorite team the Minnesota Vikings to coaching little guy football. He took pleasure in enjoying life to the fullest. Spending weekends and holidays with his family and friends was one of his greatest past times.
Gary was an affectionate, humorous, fun loving man that was notorious for his tootsie pops, toe gappin’s and snake bites. His sons would say that he was not only the best father, but the best friend that they ever had. His friends would be the first to say that he had the biggest heart of anyone they ever knew. There was not a person that he had ever come across in his travels through life that hadn’t been touched by this wonderful man. He was the type of person that could go up to a complete stranger that was hurting, give them a hug and make them feel better. He was loved by his co workers, clients, friends, family and most of all, his wife Vickie.
His survivors include his wife, Vickie Chamberlain and his loving dog Snicker doodle, his two children, Kelly (Holly) Parsons, Travis (Stephany) Chamberlian. Seven brothers and sisters, Billy (Karen) Chamberlain, Elsie (Leo) Efta, Diann (Mel) Mytty, Juanita Milne, Larry (Gloria) Chamberlain, Leonard (Lennis) Chamberlain, Terry Chamberlain; his mother-in-law, Rosella Parsons, 4 sister-in-laws, Ginger Bennette, Shelly and Bob Dyba, Robin (Tim) Neiffer, Lisa Parsons; numerous nieces, nephews and those he called family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred and Frieda Chamberlain, Sisters Arlene and Mary and his father-in-law, George Parson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials are in place with the Little Guy Football association.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 10, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 11, 2013
First Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday January 11, 2013
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 10, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 11, 2013
First Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday January 11, 2013
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Share
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
My heart goes out to Garys family and all of you—Words can’t express our sympathy, I enjoyed Gary so much and we always had something to laugh about.– The “BUD BOYS” as I called them were all such a big part of my days at Jimtwon. ; I love you all and I know Gary will be missed by so many. I am so sorry. We will see him again.
My love, prayers and sincerest sympathy.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Julie Sumrall (brush) says
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. So very sorry for your loss. May God wrap His Arms of mercy and peace around you during this difficult time. Wish I could be there with you just know I am with you in heart and spirit . Gary was a special guy
Kelly& Kimber says
To the family of Gary You are in our thoughts and prayers Gary was a very special guy always had a smile on his face and wherever he was at he would tell you hi I will miss seeing him at Albertson’s in Glendive . Just remember he is never gone he’s just away . God bless you and his M&C Beverage family.
Dawn (johnson) Steveson says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all..may you find comfort in the following days,weeks and months by knowing he is in heaven with his wings and watching over you all….All my love Dawn
David and Danette Olguin says
I am so saddened to hear of Garys passing. He was such a nice man and I am going to miss seeing him on his weekly stops with M&C. Vicki and family you are in my prayers and please let me know if you need anything.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
Danette & David Olguin
Donna Leitholt Taylor says
Vicki,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. He was a wonderful person. I have many memories of him mostly working at the 4B’s way back when… Gary & Terry made coming to work worthwhile. When Suzie got the call at work the other day all I could think about was working one day when a big bus came in and all the waitress’s were coming at them from different directions and they just smiled. One of them said there are waitress’s coming from that way waitress’s coming from that way and then here you come right up the middle, but ya know all the order’s were out in no time at all. Another memory is when you two got together he was so happy. I am so glad that you had the time you did and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Perkins-Jones says
I remember when we all used to go out together. What fun, good times. That was so many many years ago. Vicki, you and Gary were one. He has been taken from you too soon. I will pray for you and your family.
May you feel the warmth of Gods Love and Grace with you and around you.
With Love-Jean
Sandi Updyke says
Our hearts are saddened by the tragic loss of such a WONDERFUL man. To Gary’s family, we are thinking of you at this very difficult time. We hope the many wonderful memories and just knowing that Gary was loved by so many will help get you through this heartache. All of us at Gallagher’s Family Restaurant are thinking and praying for you . God bless you all Dan Frye and the staff of Gallagher’s
Carol Gran says
Vicki and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Gray was a unique and wonderful person. He will be missed by so many. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracee Raymond & family says
Vicki,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Gary was a great guy and will be dearly missed. If you need anything at all please let me know if I can help. Either e-mail me or one of your sisters can get ahold of my cell phone # on facebook. Keep your chin up my dear. Thinking of you always.
Cathy Hall Emerson says
Gary was such a quite, easy going person. I will miss him. My prayers are with you.
Brian & Nic Slater says
Vicki
big hugs. as i whisper in ur ear “hes free” . Be grateful 4 the years u had. Remember, hes still here, in ur heart, ur memories. call if u need me!! NIC
Julie Kaufman says
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was always a bright spot where ever I ran into him.
Bev & Gary Ostermiller says
Vicki & family, we’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts & prayers your way in this very difficult time.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Vicki and family, Warren and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gary is a wonderful and fun person and will be miss greatly.
Were here for you if you need anything.
Big hugs and love.
Carol and Warren Schuetzle
Punky and David Mann says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Gary always brightened up everyones life.
Tim & Sandy Hatcher says
Vicki & Family,
So sorry for your loss, You are all in our prayers & thoughts.
Mark Nielsen @ family says
Vicki Vickie and family I am so sorry for your loss.Gary will be missed very much. Remember all the good times we . Always keep those memories in your heart. Thoughts and prayers from all of us.
Janice Laib says
Vicky and family,
So sorry for your loss of your Loved One. Gary always had a big smile and friendship that will last forever. My many prayers and thoughts are for all of you during this difficult time here is hug for you Vicky
Dennis Thibault says
Chamberlain Famly,
With my deepest Sympathy, to Vickie, Terry, and all of your family.
Gary will be missed! But never forgotten!!
Our hearts go to all of you.
To much goes unsaid…….Memories to numerous……
Penny Roberts McPherson says
To al of Gary’s family; I went to school with Gary and Terry. He was a very nice person and had a great sense of humor. God bless and may your memories sustain you at this time.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Gary’s Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Hold your memories close. God Bless.
Clara Jo Arneson ( Sikveland ) says
my thoughts and prayers are with you and family
Paul and Laurie Christopherson says
Vicki and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! Gary was a wonderful man, so friendly and always smiling. He will be greatly missed by all. I hope all of the great memories and knowing that he is with the good Lord will help you get through this difficult time. If there is anything you need Vic, please let me know!! God Bless!!!
Russell (Buddha) Bender says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Chamberlain family. I have many fond memories of Gary when we lived in Baker. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Michael & Drena Nitschke says
So very saddened to see Gary’s obituary in the paper. I knew him and worked with him, he was a fine man and a great co-worker. Please accept our condolences for the loss of such a fine man, husband & father.
Jenny Olson says
Sorry to hear about Gary….I am proud to say that I had the pleasure of seeing him twice a week when he would deliver beer, he always had a great big grin on his face:) He will be missed by many.
Kimberly and kevin Cooper says
I am so sorry for your loss we are so thankful that we got to have you all in are lives.are thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. He was a good man.I am sorry to say we wont be able to make it to the viewing and the funeral but we will be there in your heart.
Wayne and Carola Moline says
Vickie, and family, also Garys sisters and brothers. we were very sorry to hear about Gary passing, so young and lots of life to live yet. our thoughts and sympathy are with you all, the Molines, two doors down on Strevell.
Ellen Guernsey says
To Gary’s wife, children and extended family please accept our love, condolences and deepest sorrow from across the miles. Surely and angel has been called home too soon. To Juanita, your sisters in Christ are waiting for you back home with open arms and heavy hearts.
Phyllis Anderson Stevens says
Vicki–I am so sorry for your loss! I remember Gary so well–him and his brother would always come over and mow our lawn when I was growing up and my dad totally loved him and so do I! Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Peggy Faulkner (Fore) says
Vickie and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kevin & Susan Hom says
Vicki and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Gary, you are all in our thoughts and prayers daily. God Bless you all.
Cherie LeBlanc says
Prayers to your wonderful family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Gary. Hugs and blessings at this sad time.
Evalyn Harding says
I was totally in shock.WOW he will be missed he is in the hands of GOD so sorry for your loss we lived across the street on yellowstone from your family blessings going your way again so sorry.
Dan Chandler says
My thoughts and prayers to your family. God Bless.
Merry and Armando DeAnda says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Chamberlain family. We are so sorry to hear about Gary, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Wagon Wheel Bar Glendive says
Our thoughts and prayers go out the your family at this time. We will miss seeing Gary at the bar. May God watch over you all at this time of sorrow. Rest in Peace Gary…we will miss you.
DeEtta (Maasch) Walker says
Vicki and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. It’s been numerous years since I’ve spoken or seen any of you but my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Blessings.
Don and Brenda Wood says
So sorry to hear of your loss; Gary was a Baker classmate of mine and remember he and Terry as being such polite and quiet guys. God Bless your family and our prayers go out to you all. Thank God for the memories!