Donald Chapman

Don Chapman, 77, passed away December 27, 2022, at EveryStep Kavanagh House in Des Moines. He was born November 15, 1945, to Lloyd and Mary Chapman.

Don married his wife Marcia Clark on October 1, 1965. They traveled to Germany where Don served in the Army during the Vietnam era. They settled in Des Moines. Don worked in the restaurant industry cooking and catering for the Crystal Tree, Holiday Inn, Best Western, Mustards Catering, and Farm Bureau.

Don was a devoted member of the Salvation Army, Des Moines Temple Corps. He was their Men’s Club President, on Corps Council, cooked for Golden Agers, and counted Red Kettle money during Christmas.

Don was a hard worker, enjoyed yard work, and was very crafty. He was very meticulous with anything he did. He loved going to family get togethers, eating his favorite foods, playing games and spending time with his grandchildren.

The last 3 years Don was a resident at Luther Park in Des Moines. There he was actively involved on the Board of Directors, participated and called out bingo on Saturday nights and helped lead and come up with the monthly craft. He enjoyed living at Luther Park and helping out other residents whenever possible. He loved the Luther Park family and in return they loved him.

Don was preceded in death by wife, Marcia Chapman in 2019 and brother, Ronald Chapman in 1984.

He is survived by his daughters, Donna (Russ) Richardson, Patty (Scott) Lourens, and Tamara (Rod) Brown; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, January 5, 2023, with a 10 a.m., service on Friday, January, 6, 2023. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Don.

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

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