Cleve Edward Chamberlin

Cleve Edward Chamberlin, 60 of Stanwood, passed away suddenly Monday, March 12, 2012, at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be Thursday, March 15 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with funeral services on Friday, March 16 1:00 p.m., both at Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel with Mary Morgan officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. Cleve was born September 19, 1951 in Cedar Rapids to Gerald "Boots" and Velma (Harness) Chamberlin. He attended school in Olin. He worked with his dad at Universal Engineering in Cedar Rapids. Cleve drove for Vant Transfer of Minneapolis, MN. He also worked for Weitz Construction for many years and was a member of the Carpenter's Local 308. Cleve most recently worked part-time as a bartender at Thirsty on 30 in Stanwood. Survivors include his children Cleve Edward, Jr "Eddie" Chamberlin of LaCrosse, WI, Scott (Tessa) Chamberlin of Stratford, IA, and Ginny Chamberlin of Mechanicsville; his mother, Velma Chamberlin, and three brothers Mike Chamberlin and Joe (Nancy) Chamberlin of Olin and Rob (Christy) Chamberlin of Solon; and a grandson Michael of Stratford. He was very fond of his nieces and nephews and blessed with many close friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Daniel; his father Gerald and two brothers, Dennis and Kenny. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the Bridge Community Bank, Mechanicsville or directed to the Stanwood Fire Department, Stanwood, Iowa. Online condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com. I'm Free Don't grieve for me for now I ride free, I'm following the road God has laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, Departing earth so quick, I left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, love, work or play. Tasks left undone will stay that way, I've found peace at close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss, Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss. But not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life has been full, I've savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief, Lift up you hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. Author Unknown