"Michaele, there aren't words out there to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. May you cherish the memories you've had over the past years to get you through the days ahead. What is the saying that God takes the best first? We all still don't figure that one out! May you know that we have thought about you over the last several weeks. I miss playing in the bell choir with you as we had many good chuckles and laughs. Take care and know that David will always be in your heart. "
In loving memory of
David Chappell
September 4, 2009
David Chappell, age 47 of Griswold, IA, died at his home on September 4, 2009.
David Scott Chappell, one of four children of Dorothy Jean (Wilson) Chappell and Roy Julian Chappell, was born on June 26, 1962 in Omaha, Nebraska. David grew up in Omaha and graduated from Central High School in 1980. Following school, he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where he studied computer programming. David spent most of his career as a computer programmer working for what eventually became known as Dex Media in Omaha.
David and Michaele June Cody were married at the United Methodist Church in Carson, Iowa on June 5, 2004. David built the couple's home east of Carson. He loved nature and the home's country setting was ideal. He also built a "luxury house" for the dogs he loved so much, Mandy and Ralphy. David enjoyed watching all wildlife, especially the deer and pheasants around their home. He was a photographer, loved music, and enjoyed being on his work's bowling league. David's greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends.
David and Michaele had been married five years when David died at their home on September 4, 2009, at the age of 47 years, 2 months, and 8 days. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Chappell.
David is survived by his wife Michaele of Griswold; mother Dorothy Jean Chappell of Omaha; sisters, Terri Chappell and Kris Chappell of Omaha, and Barbara Chappell and husband Adrian Acebedo of Luna Pier, MI; nephew Marc Chappell and friend Susan Stessman, and nieces Kaci and Lisi Chappell, all of Omaha; Michaele's parents, Francis and Marilyn Cody of Griswold, IA and her grandparents, Leslie and Elva Mullins of Paton, IA; brothers-in-law, Rich Cody and wife Ann of Griswold and their children, Justin Cody and wife Megan of Carson, Jesse Cody of Council Bluffs, IA, and John Cody and fiancée Taylor Haines of Oakland, IA; Ron Cody of Griswold; Randy Cody and wife Lynn and their children, Becca and Sarah of Carson; other relatives and many friends.
Tributes
"Michelle and all of your family, My heart goes out to all of you.Such a young man and so much to look forward to in life. God must have need a very special person to take David away so soon. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. God bless you all."
"Michaele, Im so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Neighbor The Swisher's"
"Michaele, I'm so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a very caring, wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. "
"We were so sorry to hear of David's passing. We know how special he was to all of you, and we pray you find peace in His peace. "