"Lee and Brice, i am so sorry to hear about your loss - the kids and i know that you must miss her terribly - i miss having her to talk to - if there is anything that we can do let us know diane"
In loving memory of
Caroline J. Chapman
December 10, 1949 - June 21, 2006
CAROLINE CHAPMAN MUSCATINE, Iowa - Caroline J. Chapman, 56, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Genesis Hospital, West Campus, Davenport. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2006, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser St. Dr. Hal Green of Wesley United Methodist Church will officiate the service. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006, at the funeral home with an Eastern Star Service at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Lee Chapman. Caroline was born on December 10, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Eugene and Ernestine Williams McKinney. She married Leland V. Chapman on June 17, 1972, in San Diego, California. She had worked as a certified nurses aide. Caroline was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Sunday Morning Live Sunday School Class, Debra Circle at church, Friday Morning Craft Club at church, Pearl City Sam's Camping Group, Order of Eastern Star Electra Chapter 32 Muscatine, Mohassen Grotto Caldron, United Marriage Encounters and the South End United Neighbors. She enjoyed camping and bowling and liked to sew with plastic canvas. Survivors include her husband, Leland V. Chapman of Muscatine; one son, Brice L. Chapman at home; two sisters, Janet Wilson and Janice Lorene Dismore, both of Hemet, California; and a special aunt, Mary Elizabeth Coggins of Boulder Creek, California. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Tributes
"Lee & Brice, We were sorry to hear of Caroline's death. May God comfort each of you in this time of loss. Mike & Cathy Gettle"
"To Leland and Brice; You're wife/mom was a fighter. Leland she remarked to me how she loved going camping. She had great detirmination and a love of reading spiritual books. She told me, Brice, how proud she was of you. May God be with both of you and hold you both in his hands. Paul"
"Dear Brice and Lee, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you as you go through this difficult time. God Bless, Rose Geertz"
"Dear Leland & Brice, We were sad to learn of Caroline's death. You are in our prayers and have our deep sympathy. In His love and grace, Phil & Claudia"
"To Mr Chapman, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. I'm sure you don't remember meeting me at visitation, but that doesn't matter. It matters that even when we are 'expecting' a loved one to pass away, you are never prepared. What a huge void you'll have in your life now. I'm so sorry. But, I gather from the other posts that she knew Jesus as her Lord and Saviour...and she now has a painfree and PERFECT body right now. How wonderful to have the peace of mind about that. I hope you and Brice are leaning on God to help you both through this. God didn't give her the cancer...He is only good. He decided it was time for her to get her rewards for what she did on this earth and took her home. I'm praying for you both. Tammy"
"Brice, I wish I could help you through this saddest time. I hope you remember though, that she is in God's arms right now with her PERFECT and painfree body. That is something to rejoice about! I know it doesn't make your pain of being without her any less, but she is in the best place she could possibly be. I lost my dad when I was 10, and we don't know if he was saved and in heaven now or not. Brice, you are a fine young man who has a silly sense of humor, and it's always nice to see that shy little smile you give. Please lean on God all you can. He's always there for us. The old adage of 'boys don't cry' is a bunch of crap. You have every right to cry, yell, talk about it, or whatever you need to do to help you through this. Please don't try to be 'tough' and keep things in. That won't be healthy for you. Please know that you and your dad are in my prayers. You are welcome at our house anytime and bring that silly smile with you whenever you are ready! Love, Tammy"
"Sorry to hear of your loss.You are in my thoughts.I to remember taking care of Brice in the Nursery at Wesley.Makes me feel a bit aged."
"Her smile and kind words will be missed dearly. You have my sympathy. Jeff Heid"
"Dear Lee and Brice, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Caroline. I remember her and your family from my time of teaching Sunday School and taking care of Brice in nursery at Wesley. My how time has gone by... Caroline was so kind and always thought of others. I remember her cards during the time our son Jacob was born premature. May God watch over you and your family. She is now in God's hands and he will take care of her. Laura"
"Dear family of Caroline I want to extend my sympathies to your family in the loss of your wife/mother/daughter/sister. She fought her battle with courage and optimism. She will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as your families. I too lost my husband, Ron to the cancer this year. I can relate what you are going through. I hope you comforted by the fact that she is now at peace and that she is in God's loving arms. May God BLess you during this most difficult time. Sincerely Therese and Ashley Hahnbaum"
"Brice and Family, We are so sorry to hear about her passing away. Our thought's are with you Brice and your Family. Take care, The Hendrix Family"
"I have some fond memories of Carolyn at Plamore Lanes, when we bowled on Friday Nite Ladies League and went we went to clerical classes at Muscatine Community College. She sure will be missed by all. "
"Dear Lee and Brice, Sorry to hear of your wife and Mom's passing. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and her spirit. She had a long, tough battle. She enjoyed camping so much, that maybe Our Lord has a parking lot as part of his mansion, and she can be enjoying heaven in an RV."
"Lee Chapman & Family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Larry & Jo Ann Carlson"