Norma V. Chapman
December 30, 2009
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Norma V. Chapman, 78, died from natural causes on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, LA while on vacation. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday with a private family burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Norma was born November 20, 1931 to Herbert and Eve Nelson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from caring for and spending time with her family. She was known for her special dinners and beautiful flowers. She and her husband enjoyed many exciting travels together and her children cherished their many family vacations.
Norma is survived by her husband of 58 years, Chauncey “Jake” Chapman; children, Kirk (Katie) Chapman of Logan, IA, Shawn (Cecil) Blum of Denison IA, Mitch Chapman of Council Bluffs, IA, and Dana (Brent) Zimmerman of Waukee, IA; grandchildren, Erin, Brent, Joe, CL, Kiyvon, Josh, Shawna, Ashlyn, Alaina, and Japheth; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Eva Fernley, Marie Faureck, and Judy Brehmer; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Eve Nelson; sisters, Zoe Barnes and Irene Cowles; brothers, Hubert, Herbert, Noel, and Guy Nelson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Elaine Swanson
01/07/2010
In all the hours and days and nights I spent at the Chapman's and with the Chapmans, the first thing that comes to mind about Norma is the way she could make me laugh. She had way of seeing what was comical and absurd and just plain funny in the world around her. What I treasure, and took for granted then, was her generous spirit and the way she shared her home and her family and her time. Friends were always welcome, not only in her home, but on family vacations and outings. I always felt a part of the family. That was one of her gifts.
May she rest peacefully in a place as full of love and laughter as the one she created here on earth.
Elaine Burwell
01/07/2010
Aunt Norma will be missed by so many people. We all loved her. She had a terrific sense of humor and loved her family very much. I have some very happy memories of her that I will cherish. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
PAM MCKINNEY
01/06/2010
NORMA CHAPMAN WAS A HEART WARMING PERSON. SHE WAS ALWAYS PLAINING FAMILY GET TOGETHERS. SHE WAS A GREAT WIFE AND MOTHER AND A GREATGRANDMOTHER. I HAVE A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES OF HER. SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR THE FAMILY. I KNOW THAT SHE IS WITH HER MOTHER AND FATHER.NORMA IS A ANGEL NOW AND WILL WATCH OVER ALL OF HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I WILL HAVE SPECIAL MEMORY OF HER. THAT WAS WHEN MY SON AND WOULD BE AT THE MALL TO GET HIS PICTURES TAKEN AND WE WOULD GO TO BISHOPS FOR LUNCH, ABD HE WOULD SPOT HIS GRANDMOTHER AND HER FRIEND OR WITH ONE ON HER DAUGHTERS HAVEN COFFEE. HE WOULD TAKE OFF AND GO TO SEE HER HE WOULD CALL OUT FOR HER. SHE WLL BE TRUELY MISSED
MY CONDOLENCES & MY PRAYS TO HER FAMILY & HER HUSBAND JAKE CHAPMAN
NORMA V CHAPMAN REST N PEACE AMD GOD BLESS YOU
Lisa (Burwell) Bieber
01/06/2010
My love and sympathy go out to all of you. I have many wonderful memories of Aunt Norma. I loved her humor and spunk. You are in my prayers
Lisa
PAMELA L MCKINNEY
01/05/2010
NORMA CHAPMAN. MY PRAYS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY.SHE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. SHE WAS A VERY LOVING WARMING AND PERSON.I HAVE KNOW NORMA AMD JAKE CHAPMAN FOR 29 YEARS.GOD BLESS. MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU JAKE.GOD BLESS
Rena' Tiarks
01/04/2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your precious mother. Dana, I have been praying that God would just wrap His arms around you and comfort you and your family through this very difficult time. Please know that many care and are praying and thinking of you and your family at this time of loss.
God Bless you.