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CONRAD EUGENE CHAMBERS
February 11, 1938 ~ April 13, 2017
Vancouver Police Dept.
Captain/Commander in Chief, Retired

Conrad Eugene Chambers, 79, of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully at home, Thurs., April 13, 2017. He was born Feb. 11, 1938, the youngest of 7 children to H.G. and Beulah A. (Palmer) Chambers in Springfield, MO. Known by friends and family as Gene, he graduated from Evergreen High School in 1956.
He enlisted in the Army, leaving 2 days after graduation. Gene served as an MP in Japan for 3 years.
Upon returning to Vancouver in 1959, he married Cecelia Trammell and worked for Western Wax, in Portland, OR.
In 1966, Gene joined the Vancouver Police Department. He served the Vancouver community for 25 years, retiring in 1991 as Captain/Commander in chief. During his tenure with the VPD, he received many certificates and awards and had the privilege of teaching Criminology at Clark College. Gene was also employed as a detective for Landerholm Law Firm.
Always a sports fan, he played football in high school and in the army, later taking up racquet ball.
Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cecelia; sister, Maxine Krueger; daughter, Dawn (Robin) Koenig; grandchildren, Miranda (Justin) Alger and Brandon (Sara) Fry; 4 great-grandchildren, Lillie and Logan Alger, Ruby and Jesco Fry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 siblings; in-laws; son, Steven; and son-in-law, DeWayne Fry.
A service in his honor will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thurs., April 20, 2017 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gene's memory may be made to Majesty Baptist Church, 4613 NE St. Johns Road, Vancouver, WA 98661.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 18, 2017.
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The world lost a very Good Man that will forever be remembered with Love.

Major W. Harris, Jr.

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April 9, 2019

I just saw that Gene passed away on facebook this morning. I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was a great friend and great racquetball partner for many years. He is the one that encouraged me to start a new career 20 years ago. He will be greatly missed.....We are out of State right now and won't be able to make his service. We will be praying for your family.

Dennis & Judy Willliams

April 19, 2017

I had the privilege of working with Gene at the Landerholm Law Firm. He was a good and kind man and I enjoyed his friendship. My deepest sympathies are with his family and friends. Prayers to you all.

Jane Laremore

April 18, 2017

Gene, you will surely be missed. I am sorry I didn't get to see you again. Had hoped to see you and CeCe at our 60th reunion party last September. I'll always remember our 50th though. May you rest in peace my good friend.

Norma Sloat Johnson
Class of 1956
Evergreen High School

April 18, 2017

Sorry for your Loss. Gene was a good man, honest and trustworthy. He will be missed.

Gary Monfort

April 18, 2017

Gene was the prototype officer. He gave me my first and only speeding ticket here in Vancouver back many many years. I enjoyed our friendship for years thereafter. I wish peace and happiness to his family. RIP sir.

David Smith

April 18, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. Gene was a kind and Loving Man and was my Friend.

Major W. Harris, Jr.

April 18, 2017

Cecelia Please know that you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Gene, I know there is little I can say to console you,but please know , that my thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you and your family at this time

Gloria Siebold

April 17, 2017

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