Date Created: 07/28/2015
Last Updated: 07/29/2015

In memory of Willy Chamberlin
7/4/1940 - 7/28/2015

Location: Los Olivos, California

Visits: 49,882

This memorial was created in honor of William "Willy" Bradford Chamberlin of Los Olivos, California. William was born on July 4, 1940 in Santa Barbara and passed on July 28, 2015. Often seen wearing a cowboy hat and boots and ALWAYS adorned with a silver belt buckle which he had won, Willy was respected and cherished by many.

So many that no one person can tell the story of Willy. It will take all of us to create the story of his life. Please contribute your favorite memories and photos of this remarkable man.

 
 
 
 

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By: Grant Bixby Monday, August 3, 2015
When I was about 6 or 7, my Dad and Mom took us on one of many trips to visit "Uncle Ted's" ranch. While there, I marveled as we watched Ted, Willy, and the kids work the ranch with such expertise. Their... View Entire Memory
By: Martin O'Hea Thursday, July 30, 2015
I had the pleasure of knowing Willy for over 5 years since I joined Bixby Land Company. What an incredible influence he had on the company and it's people, not just in the boardroom but also how he treated all of the... View Entire Memory
By: Jim Youngson Thursday, July 30, 2015
A couple years ago I helped create a book on Old Spanish Days with a photographer, Art Fisher. Art was kind enough to share one of his photos of Willy. For copy, I recorded/interviewed Willy, since he was such a... View Entire Memory
 
 

 
 

Recent Tributes

By: Chuck Bell Monday, August 24, 2015
Santa Barbara County has lost a kind and gentle soul - one for whom I have the fondest memories of that time in 1992 and 1993 when we fought to sustain his election to the Board of Supervisors. Throughout that battle,... View Entire Tribute
By: Al Cartwright Sunday, August 2, 2015
Well, Willy has come to the end of the trail. He has rode off into the sunset (as the old endearing cowboy phrase used to go), No doubt, he was sitting tall in the saddle, as he passed into the Son Light. Our trails... View Entire Tribute
By: Pamela Brown Friday, July 31, 2015
Willy was one of the first locals who welcomed me to the Valley 30 years ago. With his quiet, warm ways, and that delightful cheerful voice, I found him steadfastly kind and charming. It was a joy to encounter him... View Entire Tribute
 
 

 
 

Recent Condolences

By: Denise Williams Sunday, August 2, 2015
Dear Ann, Your father is finally beyond pain, and together with your adventurous Grandmother and so many who've gone before and cherish him and can be with him now. Your fond memories of your Dad will grow in you and... View Entire Condolence
By: Al Cartwright Friday, July 31, 2015
Vicki and I send our love and heartfelt condolences to the Chamberlain family. We are praying each day the Lord will comfort and strengthen them during this time of loss. Willy was a rare gentleman and certainly... View Entire Condolence
By: Michael Chipko Thursday, July 30, 2015
I believe this is what Willy would say to us all today: It's not the end of the trail for me, I'm just headin' out to the light I see. Beyond those mountains there's a soft glow; It's gettin' brighter the closer I... View Entire Condolence
 
 

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