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Kimberly Chapman Obituary
March 3, 1956 - March 26, 2011. There aren't enough beautiful words to describe Kimmy, truly genuine, gorgeous, outgoing, enough personality for ten and irreplaceable. The unmistakable way she touched so many people's lives and the everlasting impression she leaves behind. A beloved and devoted mother of Joe, Kelly and Jim, a supportive sister to Joan, Eddie, Jan and Debbie, the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Katherine, and the Matriarch of her World Wide Motorcycle Family. Kimmy was unlike no other in her ability to make people smile and the unselfish impact she had in everything she set her mind to do. An accomplished marketing, sales and advertising powerhouse she worked at major newspapers and companies across the country before starting her own motorcycle magazine "Biker Information Guide" that includes franchises in many states. Her introduction into the Biker World was by none other than her Brother In-law Frenchie, back when mostly rough necks and outlaws rode bikes. Never could he have imagined where this would lead. From her being one of the few women in the day that "Rode her own" to being recognized in the motorcycle community nationwide. Weather fitting you and your ride with custom leather or coordinating a successful charity event Kimmy was the "Ultimate Motorcycle Enthusiast". As one of the original sponsors of Arizona Bike Week in 1997 with Kimmy's Custom Leathers and her continued involvement every year since, Kimmy was duly recognized in 2009 as the Arizona Bike Week Honoree for her unselfish, heartfelt and relentless giving to the motorcycle community. We miss you already and will love you forever, God bless you and keep you. At the request of the family in lieu of flowers, please…PAY ATTENTION! Drivers Watch Out For Motorcycles, Riders Watch Out For Vehicles, Ride Safe and Give to your Favorite Charity. The celebration of Kimmy's life is Sunday April 3rd at 1:00pm at the Arizona Bike Week main tent, West World, Scottsdale. (Normal Bike Week admission required)
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Memories and Condolences
for Kimberly Chapman
Kim Cox
March 26, 2025
Rest Easy, Truly Missed
Jonel (Holliwood)
March 28, 2023
Think about you often, and was reminiscing about you this last weekend with others you knew. Miss your face
Kim Cox
March 26, 2022
Rest Easy, Gone from us, but Always in Our Hearts.
Mike Kaus
April 20, 2011
It always makes the head bow down when a good person is taken. She will be missed but never forgotten!!
Kim Cox
April 18, 2011
You Will be truly Missed, and never Forgotten..Rest in Peace with Angel's by your side............
Ladonna Pitt
April 18, 2011
Kimmy you were such a great part of our community..always giving, loving and sharing...we will miss your wonderful attitude and giving nature...I know you are up there with the lord and our Roland give him hugs from us. Love you
rhonda bridges
April 18, 2011
ride free girl up there with the lord
Diana Nottingham
April 18, 2011
Alicia Wright
April 18, 2011
Thank you Kimmy. You really were a ray of sunshine that outshone all others here in the Valley of the Sun. Your kindness, helpfulness and overall generosity helped to make the biker community a wonderful thing to be a part of. Your legacy will live on in all of our hearts. You are loved and missed every day! From all of us at Wiccid Sickles.
Diana Nottingham
April 18, 2011
Kimmy, I didn't know you personaly but you were my sister at heart..What a awesome person you were...May you Rest in Peace Sis, and may God always bless Tapp, your Family and Friends...
Suzy Ferrington
April 18, 2011
RIP Kimmy, your spirit lives on in our hearts..
TaLana Stugart
April 18, 2011
It broke my heart when I heard the news of your passing! I was at Buddy Stubbs event (during az bike week) and just couldn't believe it. My inside source confirmed with a "yes" to your death. You touched so many hearts and lives and represented yourself with honor! You are gone, but not forgotten!
All my love,
TaLana
Debra Payne
April 18, 2011
You were the light in so many peoples lives and an admiration to all who knew you. I'm so glad I had the honor of knowing you and I know your amongst a fine group of Angel's watching over us and riding free forever!!!
MIKE WILLIAMS
April 18, 2011
WELL KIMMY YOU WILL BE MISSED I HAD ENJOYED SO MUCH TALKING TO YOU AND NOW YOU ARE WITH ANGLES , MIKE WILLIAMS
Pam Musler
April 15, 2011
Kimmy, we didn't know you on a personal level, but knew who & what you stood for. You & Kelly & your crew were always at events, I thought you were a triplet sometimes. My point is you always made time to be in the lives that mattered to you...your family, friends & the biker community. You truly are & always will be a beautiful spirit of a human being that will forever be in our hearts. Ride free, watch over us & know, we are not saying goodbye my friend...we're just saying till we meet again! All our Love Nytro & Rembrandt B.A.C.A.
Dusty & Flash Nelson
April 7, 2011
Thank you Kimmy for all that you did for those of us who ride! May you be flying free and smiling that million dollar smile down upon us and watch over us until we meet again!God Bless and Comfort Kelly,Tapp and all who knew and loved Kimmy.
Sherri Dawson
April 6, 2011
Kimmy's Obituary could not have been summed up better!! It is hard to put into words what a Ray of Light she was while here on Earth!! Well done!! From someone that was blessed enough to have met such an Angel in this Life!! My heart and prayers go out to her family and soulmate Tapper but most of all her daughter and best friend...Kelly!
holly roblee
April 6, 2011
what i liked the most about her obituary is that she was decribed as truly genuine. this is a remarkable quality in a person and makes an everlasting impression on other people.
sooz n dag
April 5, 2011
May you enlighten everyones lives who have gone before us just the way you have done for those still here! May you ride on with the angels and smile that smile! You will be greatly missed.
April 4, 2011
Thank you for touching my life!!! The tragedy of losing you has been thought provoking, and charecter building. May you guide us ALL Kimmy, Dont take any crap from Waldo, lol. Ride free sister..HUGS
Bev Robeda
April 4, 2011
You are free to ride amoung the angels. You will be missed. Prayers go out to your family. Hugs and Kisses
Teri W
April 4, 2011
Kimmy may you ride with Angels and watch over us all. Hugs. My condolences to Kelly and the rest of the family. Goodbye sweet lady....
Lane and Katie Booth
April 4, 2011
To an angel on earth...now an angel and heaven. Watch over us, sister, as you fly with the angels! We love you and were honored to revel in the warmth of your smile and feel the sincerity of your hugs. You will be with us in our hearts and thoughts...simply, always...
john rowland
April 3, 2011
ride free.........
Angel Shrader
April 3, 2011
Angel Shrader
April 3, 2011
Kimmy you are loved and missed ride with angels love and hugs
Kim Pyles
April 3, 2011
We'll ride again on the other side Kimmy.. Until then, keep us all safe down here. We all love you and miss you. GodSpeed Kimmy...
Kim Griese (Huffer)
April 3, 2011
A dear friend since high school, so full of life and happiness. You will always hold a special place in my heart. God bless u Kimmy!
Matt and Erin Sitton
April 3, 2011
Matt and I are honored to have met this inspiring woman and to have worked with her to launch Louisiana's Biker Information Guide. She helped us fulfill a dream, and we will never forget her generosity and patience with us. We are shocked and sad that she will no longer be with us, but her legacy lives on through all the lives she touched and the accomplishments she achieved. Our love and prayers for strength go out to Tapper and to Kimmy's family and friends. She believed in living life to the fullest, and we can all honor her memory by doing so.
Patti Lynch MASS BIG crew
April 3, 2011
My sincere condolences to Kimmy’s family and friends. I did not know Kimmy but heard nothing but great things about her.
Kathy (KT Did)
April 2, 2011
My heart goes out to the loved ones and biker community of Arizona who will sorely miss this extraordinary lady. Her life is one to look up to and admire for years and years come. She is truely an Asphalt Angel who will be looking down on her beloved ones. RIP beautiful lady.
Rose Mogilka
April 2, 2011
My heart goes out to the many friends and family. I too have lost someone very special in my life (my sister) and know that the love and support of Kimmy's friends will help fill the emptiness you are feeling right now. As a novice rider, I will take to heart the advice of many. Look twice and save a life. There is another angel to watch over and guide us in our daily lives now. My deepest sympathys to all.
April 2, 2011
Hard to believe you are gone, you will be missed. Ride With the Angels Kimmy
Dick Knight
April 2, 2011
Anybody know where we can send flowers to Funeral Dick Knight [email protected] any funreal home in charge???
R.I.P. Kimmy you will be dearly missed. Give John Henry Hugs from us. and everyone from the biker world. We will ride together again someday.
Angel & Sidecar
April 2, 2011
Reavis High School Reunion/2005
Susan Godfree-Thom (Stone)
April 2, 2011
Wow Kim, what can I say? I'm so thankful for the good (and sad) times we shared while we were young girls trying to discover who we wanted to be. What fun we had! You gave my life extra meaning with the story you shared at our last meeting, and I am truly thankful for that. And what an impressive force you became in the biker world you obviously loved so dearly. You were adored and admired by so many - what a wonderful legacy you left! I will miss you my sweet friend until we meet again, Sue
Melanie Newhouse
April 2, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time....the sky now has another star...ride with the angels Kimmy.
Mel - MABIG
Sue Ashe
April 2, 2011
The community and all of the events just will never be the same without you. You are missed and will never be forgotten.
We were blessed to have had you in our lives.
RIP, Kimmy, til we meet again!
Holliwood
April 1, 2011
what are we going to do without you Kimmy? you were a friend and mentor and an example of what a woman with a mission can accompish in life. Your daughter is a great example of your vitality and love. I will miss you greatly friend. Holliwood
Sherri Heckenast
April 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out the the family of "Kimmy" You will be missed Kimmy. I remember being a little girl and looking up to her as her and my mother would hang out and have been life long friends. You touched the lives of so many people. May you rest in peace. The Heckenast Family
April 1, 2011
Frenchie and Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult times. Margie Dolan
Kimmy & Bob from Massachusetts Biker Infoirmation Guide
Robert Alves
April 1, 2011
In this world we meet so many people but Kimmy was one of those people that I was best off knowing. You will not be forgot. Your dreams will live on. Love you kimmy
Kimmy & Bob From Massachusetts Biker Information Guide
Bob Alves
April 1, 2011
Gail VanVoorhis
April 1, 2011
To Joe, Kelly, Jim and family, We were stunned by the news and hope your memories will be many and get you through. Wish we could be there for the celebration. Gail (Bear's sister) and family in WV.
Mike and Kathy Dolan
April 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robin
April 1, 2011
Working at the Steel Horse gave me the opportunity to see you often and every single time there was that beautiful smile and big wonderful hug. I have met very few as perfect & loving as you.. The angels couldn't be without you any longer, you are simply doing your work from the other side. The earth is so much dimmer, but heaven is so much brighter... why didn't they see we needed you more? Until we meet again, I love you. xoxo
HUGGS LONGTIME HONEY
BYRD
April 1, 2011
Mike and Kathy Dolan
April 1, 2011
April 1, 2011
April 1, 2011
Kimmy, You touched my life so many years ago. You were one of the few people who made a difference in our lives. Your bright smile brought a happiness and sense of being not many can do in this world. Save a place for us and we will see you again. (((HUGS))) Love you Byrd & Spider
The Rankins
April 1, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Kimmy Chapman. RIP (ride in peace) Kimmy.
April 1, 2011
You are one of the most amazing and beautiful people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing! Our prayers go out to your family. The last time we rode was 3-13-11, we will ride again! Much love Kimmy! Love Fonzy n Family
Bike Week 2010
Karla LilBit Cavanaugh
April 1, 2011
I love you my dear friend, we go back to the very beginning when BIG was this amazing thought you had, we met with you being that selfless beautiful person you were helping a pair of broke down bikers on the side of the rode. You came to the rescue and from that day forward would always be my dear friend, that was 1997. I miss you so much, you have impacted my life for a lifetime. Rest in peace my amazing dear friend, till I see you again the event begins at the pearly gates.
Jim & Teena Blakley
April 1, 2011
Love you Kimmy, we can't believe you're gone, you were larger than life. Our sincerest condolences to her entire family. What a sad, sad loss
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