William H. Chambers' Obituary
William H. Chambers passed away Sunday evening February 15, 2015 after a valiant 5-month battle with a brain tumor. For nearly all that time he had good reason to expect he could win the battle due to the excellent but strenuous treatments he chose. When his condition suddenly worsened and he became aware that no more treatment was possible, he accepted in without complaint from the beginning. His family was privileged to care for him at home for the week of his rapid and painless decline, with a lot of support from friends and Hospice. He had his welcome release on Sunday evening Feb.15. The family is greatly sustained through the prayers and kindnesses of hundreds of friends and especially knowing that our separation will not be forever because of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Bill graduated from OCHS '51, Multnomah Biblical University, University of California at Riverside MA, took numerous other courses and passed the U. S. bar to practice before U. S. Tax Court.He was a missionary all of his adult life, spending many years in both Peru, Mexico and parts of Oregon. He supported his missionary endeavors in a variety of self-employment building activities and for the past 25 years was "tax man" for the much appreciated latino population. He helped establish four Hispanic churches in the greater Portland area and was an active member of Oregon Association of Tax Consultants and NAEA. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Cyril and Barbara Chambers, his first wife, Sally Lees, his son, David Lincoln and his sister, Laurel Chambers. His survivors are his wife of 46 years, Darlene, daughter, Cathy, three adopted daughters of Peru, Johana, Lizhbet and Cielo Chambers- Fuqua. 3 granddaughters Melica Montí, Chrissy and Hannah Martens, and 2 great-grandsons, Alexi and Stefano Montí of Miami. Surviving brothers and sisters are John (Sharon) Chambers, Martha (Ernie) Dodd, Robert (Patty) Chambers, Barbara (Bruce) Mathisen, and Carol Blackman.If you wish to come to Celebrate his life, a service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Sat. March 7 at Grand View Baptist Church at the corner of #213 and S. Leland Rd.(14855) 97004
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