Amy L. Chapin

Amy Chapin, 57, passed away on October 13, 2020, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born in Biloxi, MS, on October 21, 1962, to Darlene and Andrew LeGarde.

Amy was Native American and part of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. She often spent time at the reservation and had a great appreciation for its beauty, sharing it with many family and friends. One of her greatest attributes was her outgoing personality. She loved people, was extremely social, and had a contagious laugh. Amy enjoyed traveling, reading, dining out, writing her blog, and going to the casino. She was a talented crafter and an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Amy is survived by her husband of 28 years, Grant; daughters, Sarah (Jason) Hughes and Rita (Chad) VanMeeteren; grandchildren, Alexa, Lydia, Landon and Riley; sisters, Cindy LeGarde (Bryan Hazard) and Loretta (Flip) Nye. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Tod LeGarde.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., in Des Moines.

The family requests masks be worn and social distancing is encouraged.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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