March 24, 1925 – February 16, 2016
Lakeside, California
Rolla “Chappy” Chapman passed away on February 16th, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Chappy was a loving husband, father, papa and great-papa. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943. After leaving the Navy, he worked over 50 years for the Federal Civil Service. Working the last 40 of those years at MCRD in San Diego. He was an avid San Diego Sports Fan, he breathed the San Diego Chargers and Padres. He had an incredible sense of humor. He would do anything to help his family and friends. Whenever his children would come to him for help or advice he would be there for them without question. He was loved by all that met him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Betty Chapman, his sister Avon Thorne. His children: Deborah and Walter Richman, Terry and John Morytko, Pam and Eric Cates, Randy and Camille Chapman. His grandchildren: Robert, Zachary, Tiffany, Brittany, Ryan, Kristin, Trevor and Jared. His only Great Grandchild – Peter Jude