Florence Chamberlain, 89, passed on to God August 1, 2019.

She was born and raised in Port Angeles and spent her early years enjoying the wonder of nature on the small family farm up Black Diamond Road before moving into the big house on 9th and Oak.

She attended Queen of Angels School and Roosevelt High School. Florence graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in journalism.

It was at the UW where she met the love of her life, Robert Chamberlain, to whom she was married for 43 years before his death in 1995. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Connie Mead; and her brothers, Michael and Anthony Hoare.

Florence was the quintessential wife and mother, who dedicated her life to raising her seven children. She not only nurtured her own two boys and five girls, but opened her home and heart to her nieces and nephews, and her kids' friends, who needed a good meal, a warm smile, or even a place to call home.

Florence and Bob also welcomed and cared for dozens of Rotary exchange students over the years, from countries all over the world, who spent summers with the family at their home on Lake Crescent.

Life at Lake Crescent was busy and wonderful, filled with sailing, skiing, fishing, enjoying wildlife, gardening and tending to beautiful flower boxes, and with wild-blackberry picking, pie baking, jam making, and singing around the campfire.

She cherished her 14 grandchildren, (K.C., Camille, Graywolf, Anthony, Michael, Dominic, Lucas, Dani, Luci, Hope, Sydney, Faith, Chaz, and Katie), and happily shared with them the magic of Lake Crescent, large family gatherings and her excellent cooking-especially her pies and Gramma Jam!

She had a generous heart, always giving of her time, talents, and treasure. She was a faithful Catholic, dedicated choir member, and supporter of Queen of Angels Parish and School. She will always be fondly remembered for her warm, welcoming smile and the twinkle in her eyes.

We love you Mom! Steve and Juanita, Sue and Coleman, Ken, Joan and Alfonso, Mary, Tim and Janet, Maggie and Doug, Jenny and Jerry.

Donations in honor of Florence can be made to Queen Of Angels School or Volunteer Hospice.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles is entrusted with her arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for her family at www.drennanford.com .