Wanda L. Chapman: 1922 – 2009
Wanda L. Chapman, 86, a former resident of rural Churubusco and more recently a resident of Snow Lake near Fremont, died Wednesday morning, March 18, 2009, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Chapman was born in Smith Township on May 17, 1922, a daughter of Orval and Aria Etta (Gaff) Ramsey, and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1940. She spent all of her life in the Churubusco area until four years ago when she became a year-round resident at her lake home in Steuben County.
A former employee of General Electric in Fort Wayne, she worked there for 30 years, retiring in 1982.
She was a member of Believer’s Bible Fellowship in Churubusco, the ELEX Club, and the G. E. Quintis Club. She enjoyed being a farmer’s wife, and in her leisure time enjoyed flowers, gardening, and her life at the lake.
On August 30, 1941 she was married in Whitley County to Harry L. Chapman. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1995.
The surviving relatives include her daughters Colleen (Jim Williams) McDougall of Fremont and Gloria “Susie” Fox of Greenfield; a sister Hulda Marie Hursh Thornburg of Syracuse; four grandchildren Kevin (Beth) McDougall, Kelly McDougall, Jeff Lothamer, and Chad (Zhou Xue) Lothamer; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by a sister Edna Mae Shroyer on November 20, 1958; and by a brother Orval A. Ramsey on June 29, 1994.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. on Monday, March 23, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Pastor Rick Van Horn, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Sunday from 2 to 5 p. m.
Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, south of Churubusco.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 1130, Fairfax, Virginia 22038-1130
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March 20th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Dear Colleen, Susie and family,
We just received news of your Mother’s passing away. She was always a good friend to us, as was your Dad. We’re in Florida and if we were in Indiana, we surely would be there for you. We have precious memories being with your parents. May God be with you now and also in the lonely days ahead. We love you. Tod & Dorcas.
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:52 am
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I never had the opportunity to meet you, however my father spoke great words of you. I know that you have gone home. I am blessed to have shared the same family with you.Look over my father and watch over us.
With Love,
Your Great Neice
Donna D. Shroyer
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Dear Colleen & Susie,
A scheduled appointment is keeping me away from saying this in person. My heart goes out to you with the passing of your mother. I remember Aunt Wanda always smiling (maybe your dad tickled her all the time too?)I know you will miss her.
I was teaching my grandchildren “Pull up a chair” story that I learned from you Susie, just last week. Elaine’s daughter reminded me that I taught her that story with patience when she was young. I hope God gives you peace that your mom & dad are together now in heaven. Praying for you, Diana (Brechbill) Malinowski
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Dear Colleen and Susie,
So sorry to hear about your mom. I live in Texas and laid up with leg fractures or I would be there.
Also Arlene says to send you her prayers and she is going to try to make the funeral if she gets to feeling better. I will keep you in my prayers.
Your cousin,
Karen and Arlene
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Colleen and Susie,
We have talked with Mom and I know she was at the visition today. We send you and your families our sympathy in the loss of your Mom.
Stan and Gaurdis