In loving memory of

Shirley Arletta Chapman
September 7, 1921 - May 26, 2022

Chapman, Mrs.
Shirley Arletta
Spring Lake, Michigan

Mrs. Shirley Arletta Chapman, age 100, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born in Crofton, NE on September 7, 1921 to Earl & Laurel Poole and married Dean Chapman on August 22, 1948. Mrs. Chapman was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and had been employed as a Home Economics Teacher for Muskegon Public Schools and then Hile Jr. High School until retiring after nearly 40 years. Shirley was an active member of Central United Methodist Church participating in multiple different committees. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, PEO, and the Michigan Education Association.
SURVIVORS
Sons, David (Jacki) Chapman of East Lansing, James (Leslie) Chapman of Flushing, MI; 3 grandchildren, Laurel Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Emily (Andrew) Steiger; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean, a brother Floyd "Bob" Poole and a sister Arlene Olsen.
SERVICE
A memorial service will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Central United Methodist Church. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon

Tributes

Candy Campbell (Emmons) wrote on Sep 17, 2022:

"Mrs Chapman has been an influence in my life as. both my Home Ecs teacher and the advisor for our Pom Pom girls! I loved those years in Jr High at Hile and will always remember her! And she live to be 100!! That?s awesome!"

Lee Lemon wrote on Jul 6, 2022:

"Dear Dave and Jacki, My deep sympathy and condolences Dave on the passing of your mother. She sounded like a devout Christian and an inspiring teacher, much like you. It is never easy loosing a parent. It appears she looked over you for many years and you can be thankful for that. May God bless both of you. Lee Lemon "

Gordon Ridley wrote on Jun 6, 2022:

"Shirley was a devout Christian and everyday lived the words of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church: "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can...... at all the times you can, for as long as you can." "