Vivian A. Chapman
July 13, 2012
Vivian Arvilla (Thorn) Chapman was born on December 30, 1916, in Eagle Grove, Iowa, to Clara (Hill) and Walter Thorn. Vivian married Carl Chapman after she graduated from Eagle Grove High School. Carl and Vivian lived a few other places, but had called Des Moines home since 1961.She retired from National Handcraft where she had worked for 20 years.
Vivian was a devout member of Heritage Assembly of God Church. She was strong in her faith and very giving of herself to others. She enjoyed spending time at the Norwoodville and Park Fair Senior Centers, and for over 30 years would go to McDonald’s at East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue to play Skip-Bo and Uno, and to spend time with her many friends. A strong woman and independent until the end, she passed away at her own home on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the age of 95.
Vivian is survived by her sisters, Virginia Anderson and Beverly Askvig, both of Eagle Grove; grandchildren, Jimmy (Theresa), Timmy, Kim Ann, Nancy, and Debbie; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; sons, Jimmy L. and David P. Chapman; two sisters; and two brothers.
All services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 18. Burial will occur at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Eagle Grove.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Heritage Assembly of God Church, 5051 NE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50313.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deborah (Chapman) Davis
07/28/2012
I want to thank Darla Van Gundy, I do remember living close to you on 24th st. I just recently found out about my grandmother's passing, because none of my family members knew how to get ahold of my sister and I so we just found out. I want to thank you and everyone else for everything you have done whether it was a prayer, visitation or services or being a good friend with my grandmother. Thank you all, and God bless you all. My grandma was an amazing woman.
Deborah (Chapman) Davis
07/27/2012
I'm so sorry I missed the services, I just now found out about the passing of my grandmother. She lived a long life that was dedicated to the Lord. She will be missed greatly. I love you Grandma and I will see your smile again someday.
Theresa and Jim Chapman and Family members.
07/19/2012
We Thank everyone that sent cards, sent messages, and of course were able to come to the visitation or services. She will be greatly missed. Her smile and life and love for all will be remembered for a long time. But She did her life with joy, happiness, peace that the lord would take her home. And thank goodness her driver license till the very end. Please fill free to contact me at 3905 n.e.45th drive dsm. 50317 or phone 515238-8021 and I will apprec. to hear from her many friends. Thanks again for the love that has been already shared. The Chapman Family
Sheila and Mark Main
07/17/2012
We will miss playing cards with you at McDonald's.
Sherry Barnard
07/17/2012
Vivian, my dear neighbor, you will be extremely missed. You have been my neighbor since 1970 and I don't know what it's going to be like without you next door. ;-(
Shellie & Butch Heaberlin
07/17/2012
Vivian was a wonderful neighbor. She will be greatly missed.
John Borland
07/16/2012
To Jimmy & Theresa, Timmy and Kim Ann,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your Grandma. If I can do anything for anyone please do not hesitate to reach out. Peace be with you... my friends.
(re:515-528-1097)
Darla Van Gundy-Boffeli
07/15/2012
To Nancy and Debbie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandma, her and your Grandpa Carl were super nice people.. your Grandpa was the one that gave me my first bible... Me and my brother Rich used to live by you on east 24th st.... just wanted to tell you both how sorry i am for your loss and that you and your family are in my prayers God bless you....