Patsy Lou Chamberlain

Pat attended High School in Battle Creek. She graduated in 1951 from nursing training with an RN degree in South Bend, Indiana. Pat's career as a registered nurse in Virginia, Michigan and Kentucky gave her great joy. She was an obstetrical nurse for 25 years, psychiatric nurse at the VA in Battle Creek, Michigan and served at Pennock Hospital as a supervisor as well as in medical surgery.

Pat married Robert Chamberlain Sr. in Charlotte, Michigan on October 13, 1951.  She enjoyed caring for her children, grandchildren and her pets (Polly and Sam).  Pat enjoyed gardening and she loved to dance. Her greatest joy was being with her family.

Pat was preceded in death by her father, Max Hill and son, Albert Chamberlain.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Chamberlain, Sr. of Hastings; mother, Pauline Puttbrese of Hastings; sons: Bruce (Marilyn) Chamberlain of Grand Rapids, Robert Chamberlain, Jr. of Hastings; daughter, Lynne (Tom) Krul of Hastings; grandchildren: Melissa Shy, Justin Krul, Jason Chamberlain, Michelle Chamberlain, Rosie Chamberlain and Phillip Chamberlain; great-grandchildren: Brooklynne Shy, Ty and William Chamberlain; sibblings: Marvin (Agnes) Hill and Vonnie (Jack) Ellis.

Cards may be sent to her husband Robert at 1551 Franklin SE., Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Even as Pat passed away her strength and beautiful smile left her family filled with peace and love, which she always provided for them.

Visitation:
Sunday, July 29, 2012 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI  49058

Funeral Service:
Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home

Pat will be cremated and laid to rest at Irving Township Cemetery, at a private family burial, to be held at a later date.