Daniel Chambers Daniel Robert Chambers, 57, of Muskegon died at his home, surrounded by his family, Monday, August 3, 2009, after a six-year fight against early onset Lewy body dementia.

He grew up in Dearborn and spent his summers on Mackinac Island. His parents are Alfred “Gunn” and Evelyn Chambers.

He attended California College of Arts and Crafts after high school, then returned to Michigan, where he was graduated from Wayne State University with a fine arts degree. He founded Chambers and Company in 1991, designing residential and commercial interiors for clients in western Michigan, Mackinac Island, and in Florida.

Active in his community, he chaired Art In The Park for Summer Celebration for a number of years. He served as chairman of the city of Muskegon's Historic District Commission, where he was instrumental in saving the last five historic buildings that were remnants of Muskegon's downtown. The buildings have since become the cornerstones of the new City Centre.

Mr. Chambers was a lover of books, Native American art and culture, and nature. He loved gardening, travel, riding and competing in dressage with his horse, Kokomo, cooking, and spending time at home.

He was a kind, gentle, intelligent man who will be sorely missed, friends said.

Mr. Chambers is survived by Terry MacAllister, his life partner of 28 years, two brothers and their families, Patrick and Audrey Chambers of North Muskegon and Edward and Nona Chambers of Mackinac Island, and Bart, his constant canine companion.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of his life took place Saturday, August 22, at 3 p.m., at the home of his brother, Patrick, in Muskegon with a time of sharing planned at 3:30 p.m. Burial took place at his beloved Grand Marais August 6.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Muskegon Museum of Art.

Clock Life Story Funeral Home in Muskegon assisted the family.