Vivian A. Chapman

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

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