Ardis D. Chapman, age 91, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at The Chelsea in Toms River.
Born in North Dakota, she was a resident of Beachwood for over 70 years where she and her husband of 56 years, Walter H. (Buzz), raised their family. Together they enjoyed many happy years boating on the river and bay while members of Beachwood and Toms River Yacht Clubs.
Ardis was an original member of The White Pine Twig working toward building Community Memorial Hospital. She also was a member of The Modern Muses and The Garden State Philharmonic for many years.
She was predeceased by her husband in 2001.
Surviving are her three daughters and their husbands, Donna Brown (Bill), Diane Chapman-Lada (Ray) and Debra Parker (Alan). She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Lesley Hummer (Bruce), Bret Lada, Christopher and Tracy Parker and great-granddaughters Kylie and Madison Hummer.
Funeral services are private and entrusted to Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River.
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