Obituary of Michael Thomas Chambers

Michael "Mike" or "Mickle" Thomas Chambers, a 3 year resident of Las Vegas NV, passed away on September 2, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1949 in Chicago Heights, IL to Paul and Elouise Chambers. He graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California, School of Architecture. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Hemet San Jacinto Lodge 338 F&AM. Mike served in the US Army from 1969-1971; he was stationed in Saigon, Vietnam. One of his first jobs was working for Cambro Manufacturing Company in Huntington Beach, CA. It was there while working for William "Bill" Campbell, along with his older brother Bud Chambers, that he learned about plastic design and manufacturing. He started Chambers & Company, an architectural firm, in Laguna Beach, CA and practiced for 7 years before moving on. His architectural and manufacturing experience led him to subsequent careers in sales and marketing, finally entering the financial world of brokerage firms. He went independent in 2002 with The Chambers Group LLC. His love and respect for architecture carried over to his passion for photography. Many cross country journeys between Chicago and Los Angeles as a young child gave him an appreciation for the road trip. He enjoyed sharing photography with others, especially with his granddaughter Cali, the light of his life. He is survived by his wife, Alison S. Chambers; sons Zachary T. Chambers (Darlene) and Matthew M. Chambers; granddaughter Cali Caitlin Chambers; siblings Paul G. Chambers, Kenneth Chambers, Sharon L. Boyens, and Robert Chambers; and many nieces and nephews. At his request, no services will be held; his ashes will be scattered in the Eastern Sierras in a private ceremony by his children. His favorite poem by Shel Silverstein: Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.