Barbara Chappas
April 02, 2012
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Barbara A. Chappas, 87, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
Barbara was born September 30, 1924, in Des Moines. In 1942, she graduated from East High School and was a proud and devoted alumnus. Barbara proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Barbara loved playing all types of games from board games to dominos. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Barbara volunteered at Iowa Lutheran in the Surgical Waiting Room for many years, and was a member of Union Park United Methodist Church and Bellizzi Macrae American Legion.
Barbara is survived by her children, Suzanne Chappas of Des Moines, John (Donna) Chappas of Spirit Lake, Deborah Bartlett of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Karla (Joseph) Aiello of Des Moines and Barbara (Gary) Stoltenberg of Olathe, Kansas; son-in-law, Mark Huschka of Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren; four great-grandsons; brother, Robert K. Nielsen of California and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Albert; daughter, Christine Chappas; parents, Robert and Ann Nielsen; sister, Bonnie Piper; and brother, Jack Nielsen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa or Union Park United Methodist Church in loving memory of Barbara.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to their hospice nurse, Dana.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Patricia Hamel
04/07/2012
What a lovely caring woman. She was a friend of my aunt, Mary Tollari. They attended club together. My aunt thought so highly of Barbara and her family. I remember her kindness as well. My condolences to you at this time.
Kathy Buchanan (Schneider)
04/07/2012
I don't know if you will remember me. I am one of Augustina (Tina) (Augie) Schneider daughters. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our moms were good friends at one time. I can still remember going to the park and having pot luck dinners. At least now they can visit and do comp work together. Now that was the old days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Kathy Buchanan
Des Moines, IA
The Irvings and Murphy's
04/07/2012
Sincere sympathy to all of you. We think about those good ole days when you were our babysitters. Your mother was a very fine lady and raised a wonderful family. You will be in our prayers. Take care & God bless.
Bobby Irving, Carla Irving Djordjevic Debbie Irving Avitt, Donna Irving Murphy and Bob.
belinda olin
04/06/2012
i am so sorry for your lost....now mrs.b is in a better place with her other loved ones...god bless you all...now she is 1 of many of our angles watching down over us....you will be missed....i met your mother as a caregiver she was and still is a sweet person
Cindy Scieszinski
04/06/2012
I am very sorry for your loss. I saw your mother awhile back at one of Deb Fuller's parties. We had a good time. She was a lovely lady. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Cindy
Donna MacNeir
04/05/2012
Karla and Joe-
I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley (Townsley) Holmes (Class of 72)
04/04/2012
Debbie, I am very sorry to hear about your Mother. May you be comforted with your beautiful memories of her.
Deb (Betts) Martin
04/04/2012
I was so sad to hear about Mrs. C's passing. I know she is in a better place but what a loss for all of you. Mrs. C was like another mother to me for so many years. I think I slept at your house more than my own during my teen years! You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this hard time in your lives.