Larry Leroy Chambers

Larry L. Chambers, age 86, of Rexford, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Larry was born on June 12, 1938, in Colby, Kansas, to Herman Chambers and Lily Owens Chambers (later Plummer). He graduated from Levant High School in 1958 and proudly served in the U.S. Army attending basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and then serving at Fort Riley.

On February 27, 1960, Larry married the love of his life, D. Dorine Alleman. They built their life together raising three daughters: Dori, Dawn, and LaRisa.

Larry had a diverse and dedicated work life—moving mobile homes, working in auto body repair and painting at Lyle’s Body Shop, serving as an insurance salesman and later as a district manager for Mutual of Omaha, and managing rental properties. Even after retirement, he continued to work, staying active at Dillons and Comfort Inn.

A true handyman, Larry had a knack for fixing anything. He loved to “tinker”. He enjoyed working on cars, meticulously caring for his yard, planting trees, tending to plants and had many collections. He loved music which he listened to often and even played the organ. He donated much of his time working the sound system at the church. He was well known for his sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and his love for his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Chambers and Lily Plummer, and his beloved wife of 51 years, Dorine Chambers.

Larry is survived by his daughters Dori (Tim) Melia of Elkhart, KS; Dawn (Tom) Stephens of Colby, KS; and LaRisa Chambers of Sacramento, CA; grandchildren, Kyle Custer of Elkhart, Kelly Escalara of Fountain, CO, Reed Stephens, Jill Stephens, and Grant Stephens of Colby, KS; great granddaughter Kamryn Escalara; his sister Anna Dean Rodenbeck of Colby, KS; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 5, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Colby United Methodist Church, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Beulah Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For online condolences or more information, please visit baalmannmortuary.com.