In Loving Memory

L
eVerne Chapman, age 97, of Keller, Texas and formerly of Sioux Rapids, Iowa
died April 13, 2013 in Keller, Texas.
LeVerne Oneida Chapman daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Gilbertson) Niermeyer was
born on October 2, 1915. She was born in Storm Lake, Iowa. She attended the
Rembrandt School through second grade and then moved to Sioux Rapids where she
graduated in 1933. She then attended Waldorf College for one year.
LeVerne married Harold Raymond Chapman on December 29, 1941 in Dakota City,
Nebraska and to this union four children were born; Patricia, Gary, Raymond and
Barbara. During their marriage, they lived in Laurens, Sioux Rapids, and Rembrandt,
Iowa. After Harold’s death in 1994, LeVerne moved to Spencer where she lived until she
moved to Texas in 2002 where she resided until her death.
LeVerne was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church of Sioux Rapids
where she remained a member until 1984. At that time, she transferred her membership
to the United Methodist Church in Rembrandt where she remained a member until she
went to her eternal home. LeVerne taught Sunday school at both churches for many
years. She was Financial Secretary of the Rembrandt church and Secretary/Treasurer of
UMW for several years. She was active in Bible Study groups.
LeVerne worked both in full time and part time positions. She worked as a secretary, a
clerk in a dime store, a clerk at a grocery store, Ray’s Food Market, an Avon
representative, and a sales associate for a women’s clothing store, Moe’s Ready To
Wear, and a sales associate at a men’s clothing store, Dale’s Clothing.
LeVerne enjoyed working in her flower gardens, reading, playing card games, watching
musical programs, going to the movies, bingo and getting together with friends. She was
a pianist, and also, when she was younger, sang at vocal recitals. She spent many
enjoyable hours working on her family tree.
LeVerne was an active volunteer in the RSVP program and the American Legion
Auxiliary. She was 9th District President for the American Legion Auxiliary for one year,
was President several times for the American Legion Auxiliary 394 of Sioux Rapids, and
was Chairwoman for the Junior American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She has been
President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Buena Vista American Legion Auxiliary. She
was a member of the Women’s Study Club of Sioux Rapids. LeVerne was also a cub scout
pack leader.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother Albert, her sister Viola
Kinzer, her husband, Harold, and one grandchild Andrea. She is survived by her
daughter Patricia and husband Vern Stykel from Justin, Texas; her son Gary and wife
Susan Chapman from Meridian, Idaho; her son Raymond Chapman from Wrightstown,
Wisconsin; her daughter Barbara and husband Harold Anderson from North Richland
Hills, Texas; 8 grandchildren and their spouses, 10 great grandchildren, and other
relatives and friends.
In Loving Memory
LeVerne Oneida Chapman
1915 — 2013
The Everlasting Light
Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight …
must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light.
I N M E M O RY O F
But we know that like a candle their lovely light will shine to
LeVerne Chapman
brighten up another place more perfect … more divine.
And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright,
Our loved ones live forevermore In God’s eternal light.
October 2, 1915 — April 13, 2013
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Saturday, May 4, 2013
TIME
10:30 a.m.
LOCATION
Lone Tree Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Iowa
CLERGY
Pastor Kim Dewey
SPECIAL RECORDED MUSIC
“Wings Of A Dove”
“Ivory Palaces”
“I’ll Fly Away”
W
e wish to express our sincere gratitude for the many kindnesses
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evidenced in thought and deed, and for your attendance at this
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service.
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