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ROBERT CHAMBERS Obituary

ROBERT CHAMBERS Robert "Zoot" Chambers, of Las Vegas, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 14, 2017. He was born Feb. 19, 1929, the youngest of four siblings, in Chicago, and raised in Centralia, Ill. Robert served in the Korean War and was an engineer and a pit boss. For over 50 years, he delighted in building and flying free-flight old-timer model airplanes at the dry lake. He was a member of the local "VAMPS" club and national "SAMS" clubs. Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Marian; son, John; daughter, Katherine, and her husband, Tom; and beloved granddaughter, Deborah. No services are scheduled.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Jan. 25, 2017.

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January 31, 2017

My condolences to your family. Sorry for your loss. May God be your strength in this time of deep sorrow.
Psalms 18:6

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Mary McDonald

January 30, 2017

Although I worked only a short while at the Tropicana, I remember Robert as a very nice man. My prayers go out to his family.

Linda Staley

January 25, 2017

Words can't express how saddened I was to hear about the passing of Robert. He always brought a smile to my face and was such good fun to be around. May your memories of him help to sustain you during this most difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Kelley

January 25, 2017

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

I worked with "Zoot" at the Tropicana Hotel back in the good old days when it was the best job in town.

I have good memories of "Zoot".
He was one of the good guys,and like his nickname that everyone knew him by, was a "cool" guy who appreciated the Jazz of the 1950's west coast, especially Chet Baker, and driving foreign sports cars.

He had great stories about his early dealing days, and his favorite hobbies.

He will be missed by many.

Rest in peace my friend.

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