Robert William Chamberlin Sr.

Bob was born February 18, 1931, in Auburn, Washington to Paul Chamberlin and Mabel (Terpening) Chamberlin. He was the 2nd of 9 children, 6 sisters, and 2 brothers.

He married Claudette (Kay) (Marzolf) Chamberlin on February 18, 1955, and they were married 61 years. Bob was a graduate of Renton High School and served in the United States Army. After his military service, Bob worked for Boeing Aircraft as an engineer for 35 years. Bob and Kay loved Polka dancing and Bob was active in the Tukwila Masonic Lodge. Also, Bob was very creative and built miniature log cabins as a hobby.

He is survived by his daughter Rhonda Calhoon (Donald) of La Grande, Oregon, sons Robert (Bobby) Chamberlin, Jr. of Renton, Washington, and John Chamberlin of Spokane, Washington, and sisters Donna Cruger of Renton, Washington, Clarice Christofferson (Chris) of Leavenworth, Washington, and Patricia Droppa (Peter) of Tacoma, Washington, and 3 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Mabel Chamberlin; wife Claudette; sons William (Billy) and Richard (Ricky); sisters Paula, Maybelle, and Carol; brothers Alvin (Curly) and Ernest (Ernie).

The family would like to make special note of the excellent care provided by Clare Bridge Memory Care of Brookdale Foundation House in Federal Way. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Brookdale Foundation House, the Tukwila Masonic Lodge, or your favorite charity in Bob’s name.

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The role of the workmen has been called and once again a fallen Brother has failed to answer when his name was announced. No sound of metal on stone comes from the quarry as the Craftsman mourn his loss, their tools lie quiet and still.

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Born at Auburn, Washington ………………………………………. February 18, 1931

Initiated as an Entered Apprentice……………………………….. March 29, 1963

Passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft………………………………. April 26, 1963

Raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in Delta Lodge No.172 F&AM

at Riverton, Washington on ……………………………………………. June 21, 1963

Our Worshipful Brother Bob was a faithful member of our Lodge for 58 ½ years. He served the Lodge as an Officer 10 times. While he was still working, he wasn’t active Masonically, but when he retired he began to attend Ark Lodge Coffee Hour on Wednesdays, and from that Mike Shafa wheedled him into being our Jr. Deacon. He stayed active and served as our Master in 2012 when he was 81 years old. He served as Chairman of the Building Association for many years

Bob served in the United States Army for 8 years and returned home to Washington State to work for the Boeing Company for many years. He took assignments and worked in many different states and locations where the company had facilities. He retired in 1995 to his home in Renton, Washington with his wife Kaye. They had 4 sons and Bob had a daughter from a previous marriage. He was from a family of nine siblings. He was a lover of life and a lot of fun to be around, always up for a cup of coffee and some doughnuts with conversation that might lead anywhere. He will be missed.

He is survived by a host of family, friends, and Brothers wherever he passed through this veil of tears called life. He left this world on November 12, 2021, to travel to a better place, to meet his loved ones, and be united once again. Rest in peace Dear Brother.