Craig Chambers

Craig Chambers,66, passed away under the compassionate care of hospice on March 6, 2023. Craig Henry Chambers was born April 18, 1956, in Sioux Falls to Alice and Lawrence Chambers. He grew up in Sioux Falls with his siblings, Carla, Camille, Cory, and Chris.

At a young age he enjoyed the outdoors. Riding mini -bikes, go-carts, and snowmobiles. It was at this age that he began to develop his love and skill for working on vehicles and his desire to own and operate an automotive shop. By the time he was 18 he had purchased and sold dozens of vehicles, including the famous Barracuda. After graduating from Washington High School, he enrolled at Dunwoody Industrial Institute, where he completed his automotive training. Before starting his own business, The Garage Inc., he worked for dealerships during which time he gained his Subaru certifications. These made him the only certified Subaru tech in S.D. for many years.

In 1974, Craig met Lynn Marie Warner.  Craig proposed three times to the love of his life, Lynn, and each time Lynn told Craig no, which created alot of frustration.  However, after much encouragement from Lynn's mother she asked Craig to marry her.  On May 30, 1981, the happy couple were married and they were blessed with two of the most handsome, wonderful, muscular,  compassionate, loving, specimens of manliness parents could ask for. Yes, Heath and Wade "No brag, just fact." Craig and Lynn enjoyed touring on their motorcycle and snowmobile trips to the Hills.

In 1978, Craig's life changed forever. He accepted Christ's free gift of salvation and never looked back. He began serving at Eastside Baptist. He was involved in the bus ministry as the bus director, a trustee, choir member, teaching 5th&6th grade boys Sunday school, deacon, helping with the youth, mowing the church, and plowing the snow. He loved serving and using whatever God gave him to be a blessing to others. Whether it was guiding friends on snowmobile trips, letting someone use his cabin, or late nights at The Garage getting someone’s vehicle working, he was always ready to serve.

Craig loved spending time with his family and friends doing all the things he loved with the Lord at the center.

Thankful to have shared so many great memories are his sons Heath (Diana- from the lands of the Philistines), Wade and 2 grandsons Chase and Wyatt.

Craig was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Alice and his loving wife Lynn Marie.

Funeral services for Craig will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Eastside Baptist Church, 6101 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110.  Family will be present one hour prior to his funeral for visitation.  Craig's family hopes you can join them after his funeral for lunch and continued fellowship.