Barbara J. Chamberlain

Barbara Jean Chamberlain, 85, of Clinton, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep Sunday, February 2, 2014. Born October 1, 1928 to Luella and Emery Beedle. Barbara was raised in Michigan where she met and married Donald Chamberlain. Barbara and Donald enjoyed 65 wonderful years of marriage and raised five children before her passing.

Barbara enjoyed gardening, cooking, and was very handy with a needle and thread, making wedding, bridesmaids, Halloween costumes and quilts. You name it, she probably made it. In 1968, Barbara and Donald and children moved to Montana and built their home in Clinton. Soon after, Barbara found work at Kerrs Draperies as a seamstress, making drapes, curtains, etc. Barbara enjoyed her job as she worked until she was 80 years old. Barbara was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Donald Beedle and Randal Beedle.

Barbara is survived by her brother, Robert Beedle, loving husband Donald, four sons, Ron (Deb) Chamberlain, Tom (Susan) Chamberlain, David Chamberlain, Roy (Cori) Chamberlain and daughter Donnell (Chamberlain) Hansen, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, all of whom Barbara loved dearly.

Graveside Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at 2pm with a memorial to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the cancer fund of your choice on behalf of Barbara Chamberlain. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left at www.missoulafuneralhomes.com


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