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Private services to be held for John "Jack" H. Chamberlain, Jr., at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church.
John was 90 years old when he passed away quietly at his home in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was born on October 20, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska to John “Jack” Harold Chamberlain, Sr. and Geneva Mildred (Roland) Chamberlain.
On July 3, 1950, John married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mendietta in Los Angeles, California and of this union three children were born: Cecilia, Nick, and Mary. John and Lizzie moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma in 1991. Lizzie passed away on April 16, 1996.
John married Mitzi Annette "Anne" Anderson at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church December 11, 1999 and they remained married until his death. He called her Annie. They shared a wonderful life together filled with love, fun, travel, laughter, and devotion.
John was loved by all. A loving husband, father and grandfather with a wonderful sense of humor. Devoted to his church and family, he was a hardworking man of many talents: a rancher, a fireman, an avid golfer, a member of the Knights of Columbus, in his younger days – he and his father owned Geneva Petroleum Products, a proud Veteran honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, a supervisor of the pilot station for the first 911 Emergency System in the USA, an award winning printer, who in his spare time wrote and published both poetry and music, played piano, had a beautiful singing voice and, as all of you who knew him well will agree, could throw a great party. Through it all, he achieved his utmost priority, he kept our family together through thick and thin.
On his office wall numerous medals, awards, and badges play tribute to his hard work ethic and mirror our pride in his achievements. In our hearts, always and forever, our love for him fills us.
Survivors include his wife Anne Chamberlain of Guthrie, Oklahoma; daughter Cecilia Burzycki and her husband Allen of Guthrie, Oklahoma; son Nick Chamberlain and his wife Patti of Guthrie, Oklahoma; daughter Mary Eck-Petrey and her husband Steve of Guthrie, Oklahoma, seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Chamberlain; his parents, John H. and Geneva M. Chamberlain; his brothers: Don and Richard Chamberlain; his sister Irene Porter; his sisters-in-law: Virginia Chamberlain, Cora Kline, Virginia Fugit, and brother-in-law: Gene Fugit.
Donations may be sent to: Special Olympics of Guthrie, Attn: Laura Benham, 2304 Karl Street, Guthrie, OK 73044.
Services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.
Mitzi Annette "Anne" (Anderson) Chamberlain passed away June 18, 2021 in her home in Guthrie, Oklahoma surrounded by family. Anne was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma to George Lincoln Anderson, Sr., and Gladys Mary (Crews) Anderson on April 27, 1934.
She graduated from Guthrie High School and the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. in Paleontology. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She began her working career with Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas and later transferred to their New Orleans office where she was the first female Micro Paleontologist for Shell Oil. She retired from Shell Oil at the age of 53.
Upon retirement, she moved back to Guthrie to care for her aging mother. In 1999, at the age of 65, she met and married the love of her life, John Harold Chamberlain, Jr. and they enjoyed a wonderful marriage of over 20 years.
Anne was preceded in death by her husband John Harold Chamberlain, Jr. father, mother, and her brother, George Lincoln Anderson, Jr. She is survived by her stepson Nick Chamberlain and wife Patti, stepdaughters Cecilia Burzycki and husband Allen, Mary Petrey and husband Steve, seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, six great- great children, nephews Michael Anderson, Phil Anderson and girlfriend Jamee Friedmann, nieces Deborah Ward and husband Colonel, Sheri Straughn and husband Richard and other family members.
Anne was a devout, lifelong, Catholic and a member of the Catholic Daughters Organization for 34 years, serving as Regent from 1997-2001 and served many roles with her parish. She worked with the youths, assisted elderly members, supporting St. Mary’s School in many ways. She led the Angel Giving Tree for several years. She funded many church and school projects and the school’s basketball team. She built and funded the school library, “Anne’s Library”, where she would come to read to the children and work with them as well. She loved animals and always had a collection of dogs, cats and turtles that shared her home. Anne was a long-time member and officer of Guthrie Council of Garden Clubs and past president of Jonquil Garden Club. Anne retired from the Jonquil Garden Club after marrying John in 1999. She was also a Master Floral Judge.
Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. James Wickersham officiating. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hayes Funeral Home Chapel.
Services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com.
Anne will be greatly missed by her friends, family, and community.
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