Barlowe Donald Chmela
October 29, 1948 - July 10, 2016
Obituary
Barlowe Don Chmela was born October 29, 1948 in Mitchell, SD. He passed away July 10, 2016 in Federal Way, WA. He is survived by his loving wife Toby Gai Huynh of Federal Way, WA; Children Monica (Bill) Farris of Federal Way, Tarin (David) Tumblin of Middleway, WV, and Eric Chmela of Federal Way, WA. Step-children Kris Lee and Jonathan; Grandchildren Jordan, Dakota, Cheyenne, Tyler, Brayden, Makenna, and Brinley; Step-grandchild Leland and great-grandchild Liam.
Well Dad, what can I say? I pray you made it where you’re going. I’m so thankful to have spent the last week of your life with you. You smiled until you couldn’t any longer. You joked til the end. You got to have the taste of beer on your lips. You had so many people come to see you whether you knew it or not. In some way or another you touched the lives of those people. Thank you for what you taught me as a child. The camping trips, the road trips, the day trips…none of this was ever forgotten. You loved flying Dad….so spread your wings and take off. I can only imagine the beauty in Heaven. Visit often and remember to send butterflies. You will never be forgotten. Love you Pops!
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Chmela’s family. I ask that God take the hands of his loved ones and lead them through this difficult time. He is now at peace and I ask for peace for the family. RIP Mr. Chmela.
Miss you so much dad!
Dad its been 4 years since you’ve passed, not a day goes by that i dont miss you, your jokes, your funny stories and your big hugs! Love monica
Even though we didn’t stay married long, you were my first love and I will always cherish that. We had one beautiful daughter together and I will always remember you for that. I always miss you R.I.P. Don. Love Deborah Everett
My heart is heavier today Dad. You’re on my mind a lot. I’ve just lost my father-in-law after covid complications and my heart is even more broken than before. I have two dads gone from my life and hopefully watching over us now. I pray you both are at peace have met for the first time. I hope you both are happily watching over your kids and grandkids. Time is but a blink of an eye to you but to us, who are missing you, time stands still. A visit from the other side could do a broken heart wonders.
Miss you Dad.