Eleanore L. Chapin
July 08, 2013
Eleanore Chapin, 75, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at her home. She was born January 27, 1938 in Des Moines to Alda (Elings) Shaw and George Brittian.
Eleanore loved her family unconditionally with pure love. That love was returned by visits and phone calls everyday.
She was retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years of service.
Eleanore is survived by her husband Perry J. Chapin, whom she was married to for 58 loving years. Three children, Sherry Mae Plessel, Laurie Renee Reaves and Scott Russell Chapin. Eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and sister, Teresa Emery. She is preceded in death by her mother Alda Shaw, step father Walt Shaw and father George Brittian.
A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 am, Friday, July 12, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 7 pm., Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the funeral home. Grandma lived her whole life for her family and for all the babies.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Angel Reaves
11/08/2013
I miss you grandma
Angel Reaves
09/08/2013
Hey grandma its me. It has been two months since god decided to take you home. Things are rough without you here and I really miss you. I'm gonna miss going over to your house and being able to walk into the kitchen and see you sitting there. I'm going to miss your hugs and the advice you always gave me. I'm definaly going to miss your smile stories and you telling to pull my pants up. Lol. You mom dad and grandpa and Tracy gave me the best 16 years of life for being a support and helping me threw lies challenges. Now that I am almost 17 it is about time I start getting ready for the next chapter of life. You gave advice to me and always held me when I cried. Today is hard facing cause it is hard not to go to you for advice on life when I'm gonna need it. I know you want what's best for me and to follow my dream. I am gonna make you and the family so proud of me. Yes I gonna struggle but I wouldn't have gotten this far if it wasn't for you grandma and grandpa. I love you guys so much. And I will make you all proud of me.
Love always and forever,
Angel Rochelle Reaves
Angel Reaves
09/03/2013
I really miss you grandma. There don't go a single day I don't think of you. You are my guardian Angel and always will be. It been almost 2 months since you passed away. I really love you with all my heart and that will never change. I love and miss you and I WILL NOT say goodbye but see you later
Courtney Forehand (Chapin)
07/26/2013
2 ALL MY FAMILY: 1ST I Personally want to Thank Grandpa C. For making Grandma 1 Blessed Happy Woman! :) ALL the Kids & their Babies&ALL Friend/Family (&circle) of Wonderful Friends ALL came Close to take in the LOVE & Warmth, Generousness, and ALWAYS Forgiving Grandma that she always was. What mattered most in her life was all around her thru life and even closer when her last week came by so quickly. Bless YA' All's for all your Time, Love, Support, Generosity that was so much given All along AND Given back to Grandma and Grandpa As they have for all of Us. Family or not. Everyone was treated as Family and Loved & Excepted As 1:) And Still Continue on. Eleanore instilled many things into many of people in her 75 beautiful years. EVERYONE LOVED GRANDMA C. she raised 3 beautiful children and so many grand-babies...but She was a mother like to so many of us and others. she was an amazing lady. I can only imagine the beautiful blessed day we''ll see eachother again and it Will Be Great and unimaginable.
..Grandma I promise to keep my ongoing promises to you and whenever I get lucky and rich(lol) I'll make a trip just for U and go play (Your) "Double Lucky" machine and maybe it'll start paying(lol).
I pray everyday for strength and guidance for Grandpa C. and all our family and friends.
Again thanks for making her wishes come true. she was so happy and peaceful at their home (that is also home to so many more too).-- FOR All YOUR PRAYERS, THOUGHTS, LOVE, COMPASION, TIME, FOOD, DRINKS, JUST EVERYTHING EVERYONE DID FOR GRANDMA AND GRANDPA..JUST BLESS U ALL AND MAY YA' ALL'S BE SAFE DONT FORGET WHAT ELEANORE HAS/AND DONE FOR ALL AND TAUGHT US ALL:)LOVE YOU AND THANK HAMILTONS AND HIGHLAND FOR ALL THEIR SERVICES AND TIME FOR US.
Ryan Faux
07/19/2013
I love u God take care of her Grandma Jesus loves u take care in heaven i will make u proud
Tonya and james
07/18/2013
We will miss you very much grandma. Ill always be your first granddaughter. Rest in peace grandma. We love you. You are the best grandma ever.
Bob & Carolyn
07/14/2013
Sending our sympathy to the Perry Julius Chapin Family
From Bob & Carolyn - Cousins in
Moorhead, Minnesota
Carol A. Morris
07/14/2013
Special thoughts to Eleanore Chapin's family. She will always be with you.
Dr. Steven C. Fuller
07/12/2013
Perry
So, sorry to hear about your loss. It was good to see Eleanore and laugh with her at her last appointment.
God Bless
Steven
Jack Walters
07/12/2013
Perry,
I'm not sure if I ever met your wife. I offer my sympathy for your loss. What I do know for sure is the deep respect I had for you during our years at the Firestone Plant.
Laurie
07/11/2013
I miss, and love you very much
Denise Grother
07/11/2013
Very nice person always nice to me My son spoke highly of her will be deeply missed
Shawna Dowell
07/11/2013
Grandma Chapin, loved by anyone that knew you! I know I wasn't in your life as I got older but as a child you made a big impact in my life! I love you! The good lord definitely got an angel! REST IN PEACE!
Gary & Pat Levene
07/10/2013
Perry and Family we send our
deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you
Norm & Barb Foster
07/10/2013
Our deepest sympathy is with the Chapin Family.
Please remember Eleanor with great love and remember that she will always be looking down upon you.