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Joel Chambers Obituary
JOEL DELBERT
CHAMBERS, JR.
Aug. 4, 1947- May 18, 2005
Joel Delbert Chambers, Jr., 57, of Holtville passed away on Wednesday from a heart attack.
Joel was born in El Centro on Aug. 4, 1947. He graduated from Holtville High School in 1965, and also from Cal State Northridge in 1969.
He married Ruth Waterman in El Centro in 1969.
Mr. Chambers was a member of the Holtville Chamber of Commerce, life-time member of Pioneers Museum, member of the IV Swiss Club. He was a member and past president of the Holtville Rotary. Joel was a long time member of First Christian Church of Holtville as song leader and Sunday School teacher.
Joel was owner of Coopers West Insurance, with branches in Holtville and Imperial.
Memorial services to honor Mr. Chambers will be held at Cornerstone Community Church in Holtville on Tuesday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Pastor Albert Sanchez of Grace Baptist and Pastor Jim Tucker of Valley Baptist will be officiating.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ruth Chambers; son and daughter-in-law Paul and Karin Chambers and grandchildren Rachel and Caleb Chambers; daughter and son-in-law Anne and Erik Freeman; parents Delbert and Myrl Chambers- all of Holtville; and his sister Carolyn Chambers of Redding, CA.
Family suggests memorials to Hope for Today, PO Box 3927, Tustin, CA, 92781-3927 or Sword of the Lord PO Box 1099, Murfreesboro, TN 37133.
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Vernon Beeson
May 27, 2005
To Joel's family: I was a year ahead of Joel in high school and was saddened to hear of his death. I considered him a friend, but have seen him only a few times since high school. He was one of the real "good guys" in my book, and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerard (Gerry) Merten Family
May 24, 2005
Dear Ruth and family,
We are all saddened at Joel's loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Gerry, Janet and families
Dawn Falkenstein
May 24, 2005
What a special person. Though I only new Mr. Chambers for a short while, his presence in my life will never be forgotten, always a kind word, that charming smile and such a gentleman. May God bless his family.
Nancy Enlow
May 23, 2005
My sympathies to Ruth & family and to Mr. & Mrs. Chambers. Joel was a very special person and will be missed by many.
Linda (Gates) Hoskinson
May 23, 2005
Ruth and Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Joel was always a favorite of the class of '65 and we will miss him. God bless.
Kirk Stewart
May 23, 2005
To the family of Joel, as a friend and peer in the Insurance Industry, he was "tops", never met a better person who was always caring and delightful to be around. May God keep you all wrapped in his arms during this difficult time and bless you always.
Respectfully,
Nicki Curtis
May 23, 2005
Joel Chambers was a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of knowing Joel while working in the insurance industry. His death is a great loss. We will all miss him.
LARRY AND MARLENE BROWN
May 23, 2005
DEAR RUTH AND FAMILY,
WE WERE SADDEN TO HEAR OF JOEL'S UNTIMELY DEATH. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
LARRY AND MARLENE
Dr. & Mrs. R. D. LaChance
May 22, 2005
Joel will be missed by the community, he contributed to Holtville in a positive manner. It was a pleasure knowing and doing business with him.
Ray Mazon
May 22, 2005
To the family of Joel. My deepest sympathy for the lost of your loved one. Joel was a good friend and a good person. I'll miss him! Ray Mazon
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