Ronald Lee Chamberlain Sr.
APACHE JUNCTION – March 22, 2022, Ronald Lee Chamberlain, Sr. 72, passed into eternal rest. Beloved son, brother, husband, father of 3, grandfather of 17, great grandfather of 8.
Born in Pontiac MI, he graduated from Holly High School in 1967, and moved in 1968 to Missoula MT with his parents: Barbara and Don Chamberlain, his brothers: Tom, Roy and Dee Chamberlain and his sister, Donnell Hanson. Barbara, Don and Tom preceded Ron in death, the rest of his siblings still live in Missoula.
Ron married Pat Pattan in 1968. They have a son and 2 daughters: Ronald Lee Chamberlain, Jr. has 2 sons, Eron & Zack, and 2 daughters, Ciara & Morgan. Carrie Wooden and husband, Steve have 2 daughters, Chanel & Savannah. Tracey Chamberlain has a daughter, DaneEque and 2 sons, Devin & Demietri and in 2021 married Mario Palacios.
When Ron married Debbie Littler 25 years ago April, his family expanded with the addition of Debbie’s daughter and 2 sons to whom he was Step-Dad: Michele Miller and husband, Brady, have 3 daughters Andrea Gordon, Audrey & Ava. Larry Miller and wife, Kasey, have son, Chris & 2 daughters, Kailyn & Lauren. James Littler and wife, Kay, have son, Christian and daughter, Avigail.
Ron worked for Sletten Construction Company for 32 years and over the years his expertise as a Project Manager was widely acknowledged. His projects included Chandler Center for the Performing Arts, The Foundry Hotel in downtown Phoenix, The Border Patrol Station at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson, HUMIT at Fort Huachuca, AZ, as well as the renovations changing Walmart Stores in AZ into Supercenters.
He loved the Lord above all and attended Central Christian Church and he loved his wife and family. During his leisure time, Ron enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, NASCAR and collecting license plates. His final project was the beautiful home he designed and had built for himself and Debbie in Apache Junction.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Ron’s life for family, friends, business associates and their children at The Barn at Power Ranch. April 14th at 5:00PM, 3685 S Autumn Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85297.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s name to help this Center he supported would be appreciated. Phoenix Rescue Mission, 1540 W. Van Buren Phoenix AZ 85007(602) 234-3000