Thomas Vernon Chambers |
| Posted 2016-11-03 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 <<< Thomas Vernon Chambers "Tommy", 66, passed away Aug 28 in Lake Havasu City after a six month battle with bladder cancer. He died peacefully with his loving wife, Virginia and best friend Troy at his side. Tommy and Virginia made Lake Havasu their home in 2006 after vacationing here for many years. After a brief enlistment with the Navy Reserve, Tommy began a successful 30 year career with the LAPD, primarily as a narcotics detective. Thereafter working for Kroll Associates as director of investigations, then SIU Regional Manager for Travelers Insurance Fraud Division. After moving to Havasu, Tommy worked for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as a Security Specialist for the Desert Region, a job he truly loved. Tommy loved Havasu and boating and never wanted to travel (other than to see the grandkids) because, "Everything I need is in Havasu". He will be missed for his larger than life presence, fun-loving wit and humor, his love for family, friends and animals, hugs and kisses for everyone, a very firm handshake and a somewhat annoying whistle. Surviving him are his father Jack Chambers, his wife and love of his life, Virginia Chambers, son Clay Chambers, daughter Nancy Chambers Park (Michael Park), grandchildren Elijah and Solstice Park, previous wife Linda Chambers, stepdaughters Laura, Karen and Shannon Rice, sister Tracee Haftorson, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and his favorite dog ever, Jackie. Tommy was a long-time member of the Elks Lodge, beginning in Poway where his Dad Jack, was a charter member. He was also a member of the Parrot Head Club of Lake Havasu and Co-founder of DABS, an organization he started with his late father-in-law, Jesse Drummond. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Rosemary "Rosie" Chambers. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Havasu Polidori House or the WAHS Building Campaign would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be at 2p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 at Shugrue's Bridgeview Room. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Chambers family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. |
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