Byron C. Chamberlain
Byron C. Chamberlain passed away on March 24, 2010 at St. John’s Liggett Cottage. By was born on November 30, 1914, to Elizabeth (Rommelfanger) Chamberlain and Cassius Chamberlain in Middleton, WI. By’s love of aviation began at an early age with his father as a pilot. He graduated from Billings Senior High and attended the University of Minnesota.
On November 1, 1941, By married Dorothy Eleanor Halvorsen in Las Vegas. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy the following year and served until the end of World War II. After the war, By worked for Northwest Airlines in Milwaukee, WI and Minneapolis, MN. In 1949, he transferred to Billings and worked for Northwest until his retirement in 1982.
By was preceded in death by his parents and his son Byron (Pogo) Chamberlain, Jr. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; and his daughters Mary Ann Connors and her husband Ed, and Lori Herbaugh and her husband Martin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and a great grandson.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 29, 2010 at the Yellowstone Country Veterans Cemetery, 22 Buffalo Trail, Laurel, MT.
Remembrances
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Mary and family,
I was saddened to learn of your father's passing. I'm sure that it has been difficult for you and hope that you are able to treasure the wonderful memories of better days. I will always appreciate his kindness and patience when playing Bridge on several occasions. Your family opened many doors and share so much love with me at times when I really needed it. By was a wonderful person with such a sense of humor. Our world was made much brighter because of his life.
Love and sympathy,
Diane (Ostler) Gale
We are so sorry to see you lost By.
I remember all the Friday mornings that he’d bring me coffee and visit. What a kind and generous man he was when one of us needed airline tickets. We often flew in better seats than we reserved. I am thinking of you at and wish I could get to the memorial service, but don’t think I can walk too far. I’ll be thinking of you.
Lori if you need a bowl of soup stop by.
Marge Flynn
Nan Jones