In Memory Of
Donald A. Chamblin
1961
2023
Donald A. Chamblin
January 5, 1961 — August 1, 2023
Donald Chamblin of Olathe, KS, passed away on August 1, 2023.
Don was born January 5, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, to Dorothy (Brock) Chamblin and Donald C. Chamblin. He attended Westwood View Elementary School, Old Mission Junior High School, and Shawnee Mission North High School. Don married his wife, Dawn Brewer, on September 25, 2004. Don and Dawn loved their two boxer dogs, Marley and Bentley. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Brewer; their dog Bentley; his parents, Dorothy and Donald Chamblin; his father and mother-in-law, Larry and Joice Brewer; his siblings, Douglas Chamblin, Diane Utz (Mike), Denise Beauchamp, and Dana Chamblin; his brother-in-law, John (Michele); and by many nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, who loved him dearly.
Since 1997, Don had been dedicated to his work as a driver for Johnson County Transit. He woke most days at 4am for the early shifts and also enjoyed driving for special events. He was a bright light in the day of his colleagues and passengers. The bus had an extra special meaning for Don and Dawn – it's where they first met and fell in love!
He was a kind and generous human who always had a smile for people and a story or memory to share. He loved drawing, architecture, cars, and music.
Don fought courageously during his brief battle against cancer. His family thanks the nurses and doctors at University of Kansas Medical Center for their support during the fight and the team at Olathe Hospice House for caring for him in his last few days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don's name to the following animal rescue and welfare organizations Pawsitive Tails or to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary.
His service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To leave a message of condolence for Don's family or to share a special memory of him, please visit the guestbook below.
Don was born January 5, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, to Dorothy (Brock) Chamblin and Donald C. Chamblin. He attended Westwood View Elementary School, Old Mission Junior High School, and Shawnee Mission North High School. Don married his wife, Dawn Brewer, on September 25, 2004. Don and Dawn loved their two boxer dogs, Marley and Bentley. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Brewer; their dog Bentley; his parents, Dorothy and Donald Chamblin; his father and mother-in-law, Larry and Joice Brewer; his siblings, Douglas Chamblin, Diane Utz (Mike), Denise Beauchamp, and Dana Chamblin; his brother-in-law, John (Michele); and by many nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, who loved him dearly.
Since 1997, Don had been dedicated to his work as a driver for Johnson County Transit. He woke most days at 4am for the early shifts and also enjoyed driving for special events. He was a bright light in the day of his colleagues and passengers. The bus had an extra special meaning for Don and Dawn – it's where they first met and fell in love!
He was a kind and generous human who always had a smile for people and a story or memory to share. He loved drawing, architecture, cars, and music.
Don fought courageously during his brief battle against cancer. His family thanks the nurses and doctors at University of Kansas Medical Center for their support during the fight and the team at Olathe Hospice House for caring for him in his last few days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don's name to the following animal rescue and welfare organizations Pawsitive Tails or to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary.
His service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.
To leave a message of condolence for Don's family or to share a special memory of him, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald A. Chamblin, please visit our flower store.
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