- Date Of Birth: May 7, 1923
- Date Of Death: August 6, 2008
- State: Michigan
Helen Chapman, 85, of Galien, Michigan, and formerly of Three Oaks, Michigan, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle, Indiana surrounded by her family.
Helen was born May 7, 1923 in Galien to Lee and Lydia (Fulton) Hinman. She graduated from Galien High School in 1940 and on November 12, 1942, she married Arthur Chapman in South Bend, Indiana. Arthur preceded her in death on June 4, 1977. Helen was employed by Gerber Babywear in Three Oaks, retiring after many years. She was a member of the Randall Couchman Post # 204 American Legion Auxiliary, Three Oaks.
Helen was an avid bowler, loved to win at Euchre, and enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs play baseball. Survivors include her children, Richard Chapman of Portland, Oregon; Karen (Mike) Deeds of New Buffalo, Michigan and Kay (Bob) Becvar of Galien, grandchildren; Michael, Matthew, Robert, Rick and Brenda; great grandchildren, Angel, Alex and Mary; brother, Beryl (Myra) Hinman of Three Oaks and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Meryl Boltenhouse and brothers, Raymond, Glenn, Dean and Rex.
