In Memory Of
Donald Vann Chambliss
1949
2019
Donald Vann Chambliss
July 7, 1949 — July 15, 2019
Donald Vann Chambliss, 70, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2019.
He was born July 7, 1949 in Phenix City, AL to George and Judith Chambliss.
Don graduated from Auburn University in 1972 and then went on to proudly serve in the US Army. Upon discharge, he worked as a civil engineer for more than 40 years until he retired in 2014. Once he retired, Don enjoyed driving for both Uber and Lyft.
Don was an accomplished mountain climber who was proud to climb the Colorado Centennial. He also made many trips to various states and countries to climb difficult mountains, including Denali, Kilimanjaro, Cho Oyu, and Aconcagua. He passed before his trip to Switzerland to climb Mont Blanc. His favorite mountain range in Colorado was the San Juan Mountains. He was a longtime member of the Colorado Mountain Club.
Don also enjoyed skiing, cycling and swimming. He participated in Ride the Rockies and the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic multiple times. He also competed in various sprint triathlons. In 2015, he traveled to North Korea and ran the Pyongyang half marathon with his oldest son. He planned to ride the Triple Bypass in 2020.
He loved Auburn football, traveling, his children, and granddogs and grandcats.
He is survived by his children, Brian Chambliss, Lindsay (Sam) Reid, and Jason Chambliss; his brother, George (Jacqueline) "Cham" Chambliss, Jr.; Barbara Chambliss; and nephew, Sam (Stacey) Chambliss.
A celebration of life will be held at Bear Creek Lake Park in Denver, CO on Tuesday, July 23 at 5:30 pm. The family asks that any donations be made to the Alpine Rescue Team.
He was born July 7, 1949 in Phenix City, AL to George and Judith Chambliss.
Don graduated from Auburn University in 1972 and then went on to proudly serve in the US Army. Upon discharge, he worked as a civil engineer for more than 40 years until he retired in 2014. Once he retired, Don enjoyed driving for both Uber and Lyft.
Don was an accomplished mountain climber who was proud to climb the Colorado Centennial. He also made many trips to various states and countries to climb difficult mountains, including Denali, Kilimanjaro, Cho Oyu, and Aconcagua. He passed before his trip to Switzerland to climb Mont Blanc. His favorite mountain range in Colorado was the San Juan Mountains. He was a longtime member of the Colorado Mountain Club.
Don also enjoyed skiing, cycling and swimming. He participated in Ride the Rockies and the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic multiple times. He also competed in various sprint triathlons. In 2015, he traveled to North Korea and ran the Pyongyang half marathon with his oldest son. He planned to ride the Triple Bypass in 2020.
He loved Auburn football, traveling, his children, and granddogs and grandcats.
He is survived by his children, Brian Chambliss, Lindsay (Sam) Reid, and Jason Chambliss; his brother, George (Jacqueline) "Cham" Chambliss, Jr.; Barbara Chambliss; and nephew, Sam (Stacey) Chambliss.
A celebration of life will be held at Bear Creek Lake Park in Denver, CO on Tuesday, July 23 at 5:30 pm. The family asks that any donations be made to the Alpine Rescue Team.
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Service Schedule
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Celebration of Life
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Starts at 5:30 pm (Mountain time)
Denver
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