Submitted by: Dan Rich
Joseph W. Chambers
Dec. 25, 1936 - June 6, 2007
South Bend Tribune 6/9/2007
MISHAWAKA - Joseph W. Chambers, 70, of Mishawaka, passed
away at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Joseph was born on
December 25, 1936, in South Bend, IN.
Joseph married Susan M. Connon on
September 14, 1957. Survivors include his wife, Susan; three
daughters, Cindy Mannell (Jim), Amy of South Bend, and
Tamara Jones (Rick); three sons, Jeremy, Eric, Greg
Chambers, of Mishawaka; four sons, Gregory, Nicholas, Cody and
Colton; a stepson, Jesse, (Janice); and stepgreat-granddaughter,
Hailey of Sarasota, Florida. Joseph and Susan were fortunate to
winter in Bradenton, Florida, for 15 years. Joseph served 29
years in the Navy Reserves. Joseph retired at age 55 from Roadway
Express. He was a lifelong Teamster Union Member. Also a
life-time member of American Legion and a member of the Eagles
and Moose Lodge of Elkhart.
Visitation will be Sunday June 10, 2007,
from 1 to 4 p.m. with a memorial service at 4 p.m. in Bubb
Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Joseph was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who took
great pride in providing well for his family. He will be missed.