May 15, 1952 ~ January 25, 2019
Laura Johnson Chambers passed away at 6:14 P.M. this evening, Friday, January 25, 2019, at a Hospice Home in Simi Valley, CA, at age 66.
Laura’s passing was due to liver failure, thought to be the result of a prolonged period of using large doses of Tylenol for back problems.
Laura Cecile Johnson was born on May 15, 1952, the fourth of five children in the Johnson family. The family lived at 1080 Walnut Ave. in Burbank while the kids grew up. Laura attended Emerson Elementary, John Muir Junior High, and Burbank High, graduating in 1970. Laura, along with her family, was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Laura and her husband were residents of Simi Valley for the last several years.
Laura is survived by her husband, Richmond “Richard” Chambers, of Simi Valley; two sons, David Dutton of Gilbert, Arizona, and Nathan Dutton of Southern California; one daughter, Elizabeth Dutton of Riverton, Utah; one grandson, David Dutton, Jr., and Laura’s daughter-in-law, both of Gilbert, Arizona, also; two older sisters, Mary Lou Johnson Anderson (BHS ‘64) of Southern California, and Constance “Connie” Johnson Marrone (BHS ‘66) of Santa Clarita; one younger brother, Phillip Johnson (BHS ‘72) of Grants Pass, Oregon; three step-children, including Walter Chambers of Phoenix, Arizona and Jason Chambers of Plano, Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Laura was predeceased by her parents, and by her older brother, Howard Johnson (BHS ‘61) on June 27, 2010, the same evening Laura was attending her BHS ‘70 40th Reunion in Burbank. Laura was now the same age that Howard was at his passing in 2010.
With thanks to Jennifer Tutterrow Todd and Charmaine Lambrecht Chastain, both BHS ‘70, for their help with information and Laura’s senior class photo.
Alan Landros
January 25, 2019
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Family meant everything to Laura - especially in her later years when David Jr., her first grandchild (from her oldest David Dutton) was born in 2005. She babysat David Jr. every weekend for the first 2 years of his life. She truly adored David Jr., as well as her inherited grandson, Brandon Chacon. She was also immensely fond of Lola, her granddaughter, Lola, and her grandson, Augustas, who are from Richard’s son Jason. She didn’t get to visit Lola and Augustas a lot, but, in the time she did, she made many memories for herself and them.
Laura enjoyed many hobbies in her short time here on earth. Those hobbies included being an avid craft designer, as well as having the largest collection of Build-A-Bears known to mankind. Her collection spanned over 400 bears, and, if her kids hadn’t had a say in any of this, her collection would've grown to over 1000, easily. Laura was very crafty. She would love to collect her stamps and have stamping parties at her home with a group of her friends. She found great pleasure in creating wedding, newborn, and general announcements for her friends and members of the church.
She always made time to help others when they were in need; just as others did for her in her life. She’d always offer her assistance in providing meals and rides when the time arose. From feeding missionaries to assisting in any relief society duties, Laura was truly an angel on earth. She always thought of others before thinking of herself and that is one of the many traits that made her the amazing woman that she was.
Laura is survived by her husband, Clyde Richmond (Richard) Chambers, of Simi Valley; two sons, David Dutton of Gilbert, Arizona, and Nathan Dutton of Encino, California; one daughter, Elizabeth Dutton of Riverton, Utah; one grandson, David Dutton Jr., and daughter-in-law Teresa Dutton, both of Gilbert, Arizona. Also; two older sisters, Mary Lou & David Anderson of Woodland Hills, California, and Constance "Connie" Marrone of Santa Clarita, California; one younger brother, Phillip & Kathy Johnson of Grants Pass, Oregon; three step-children, including Jared Chambers of Arizona; Jason Chambers of Hawaii and Rosana Chambers of Texas; and numerous grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Laura was preceded in death by her Father Cecil Marion Johnson; Sister in Law Collette Johnson; Brother Howard Johnson; Mother Wilma Jean Johnson; Step Mother Irene Johnson.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday February 2nd at 11 am at the Sinaloa LDS chapel - 480 Sinaloa Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065. The viewing will be held at the Sinaloa LDS chapel from 6 - 9 pm on Friday February 1st, and a family viewing will be held 1 hour before the service on Saturday.
In lieu of sending flowers, the family requests that you send a check made payable to Nathan Dutton at the following address to assist with the funeral expenses:
5455 White Oak Ave #201
Encino, CA 91316
UPDATE:
This information just came through from Laura's sister MaryLou Johnson Anderson BHS '64:
Friends and family. For those that are able to attend - Funeral services for my sister Laura Johnson Chambers will be held this Saturday at 11am PST at the Simi Valley Sinaloa LDS chapel located at:
480 Sinaloa Rd
Simi Valley, Ca 93065
Viewing will be held on Friday 2/1/19 at the LDS church from 6pm-9pm.
We're looking forward to celebrating her life with you all this weekend.
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