Dorothy Eleanor Halvorsen Chamberlain

Dorothy Eleanor Halvorsen Chamberlain passed away on July 18, 2011, at St. John's Liggett Cottage.

Dorothy was born February 1, 1917, to Marie Johanesen Halvorsen and Ole Halvorsen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and began her career as a beautician.

Despite a life-long infatuation with film star Warner Baxter, Dorothy married Byron Charles Chamberlain in Las Vegas on November 1, 1941, a month before the start of World War II, which often separated them.

After the war Byron went to work for Northwest Airlines, and they lived in Milwaukee and Minneapolis before moving to Billings in 1949. Over the years they traveled extensively.

Dorothy had a dry sense of humor and a competitive spirit whether playing golf, bridge, or bingo, and she lived life to the fullest. She was always loyal to her Norwegian heritage, Minnesota, and her family.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, nine siblings, her husband Byron, an infant daughter and her son Byron “Pogo” Chamberlain.

She is survived by her daughters Mary Ann Connors and her husband Ed, and Lori Herbaugh and her husband Martin. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, August 1, 2011, at the Yellowstone County Veterans Cemetery, 22 Buffalo Trail, Laurel, MT.

Remembrances

The Chamberlains lived across the alley from us when I was growing up. In fact, Lori was a very good friend of mine so I spent quite a bit of time at their house. Fun times were a constant with all the Chamberlains contributing! I remember Dorothy as graceful and classy with a killer sense of humor. She had her little shop in the basement of their home and though we were never allowed to be down there when she had a customer, laughter was always heard coming from her and her ladies. My heart hurts for Mary, Lori and their families—you were blessed with a wonderful mother! God bless all of you! --Althea Kober Farley

 

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