James C. Dechambeau
James C. Dechambeau
James C.
DeChambeau passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 surrounded by family at age 85.
Jim was born March 8, 1928 to Elgy and Edith (Thomas) DeChambeau in Pocatello,
Idaho. He graduated from Malad High School in 1946 and moved to Boise where he
met his wife, Muriel (Hammack) DeChambeau. They were married October 25
th
,
1947 in Jerome, ID and spent 65 years together. They had two sons, Brian
DeChambeau and Thomas DeChambeau.
Jim
attended Boise Junior College before beginning work as an engineer for Mountain
Bell. When he retired, he and family built a cabin at Terrace Lakes from the
ground up. This cabin was the place where many great times were had and one of
Jim’s favorite places to spend time with loved ones. While at Terrace Lakes,
Jim and family enjoyed playing golf and taking walks. Jim always had a great
sense of humor and always kept everyone on their toes.
Reading was
one of Jim’s favorite past times. You could always find him flipping through a
HandyMan magazine or burrowing his nose in the latest western novel. When he
wasn’t reading, Jim spent time with his dog Buddy. The two of them enjoyed
their daily walks together until the very end of Jim’s life. Jim and Buddy were
the best of friends and could always be found in each other’s company.
He is preceded
in death by his parents Elgy and Edith (Thomas) DeChambeau and his brother
Ronnie DeChambeau. He is survived by his wife Muriel (Hammack) DeChambeau, his
son Brian DeChambeau and daughter in law, Sue DeChambeau, his son Thomas
DeChambeau, his granddaughter, Katherine DeChambeau and his beloved Buddy.
Jim was a
great man to all who knew him and he will be dearly missed. He had a kind soul
and a soft spot for animals. The family asks that donations in memory of Jim
please be made to the Idaho Humane Society. A viewing will be held Tuesday
March 19
th
, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel in
Boise.
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