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Wayne F. Chapman

1920 - 2010

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1920

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2010

Wayne Chapman Obituary

Wayne F. Chapman November 1, 1920 - December 3, 2010 He passed away quietly in his home. Born in Claremont, New Hampshire, Wayne moved to Bakersfield with his wife, Dorothy, in 1943. From 1946-1984 he was known for his outstanding contributions and service to the Kern County Health Department in the field of Environmental Health and was a supervisor to the food program. He was active in the community and music theatres, the 6o+ Club at CSUB, and in his church. His wife survives him, his children, Richard Chapman and Joanne Tomlin; grandchildren, Paul Tomlin, Tammy Domras and Sarah Marks; great grandchildren, Katelyn and Zachary Domras; his brothers, Kenneth and Lloyd Chapman; sister, Elena Bennett. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. with lunch following at Northminister Presbyterian Church, 3700 Union Ave. Donations will be accepted for Special Olympics. www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Dec. 8, 2010.

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Don and Berta Kalar

December 13, 2010

Wayne was such a blessing to our family. We were blessed to have such wonderful neighbors for so many years.
Dorothy you are in our prayers.

George Gardner

December 11, 2010

As a singer and performer with Civic Light Opera, I enjoyed Waynes professionalism back stage with the Opera.
I so enjoyed his encouragement when I was working on lines and staging. He would simply say, "You will be great as usual." You were a great man!!

Evette Ogden

December 10, 2010

Wayne was a great man and I will really miss him. I helped him with his computer on several occasions over the years. He told me a lot of people would try to get him to switch to Windows, but he wouldn't think of it because he loved his Mac so much better.
Take care, Dorothy. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers with deepest sympathy.

Michael Lencioni

December 8, 2010

I worked with Wayne years ago as a stage crew hand with The Bakersfield Civic Light Opera. He was like a grandfather to us all. I will never forget his smile and gentle demeanor. My thoughts and sympathies go out to his wife and family. May he forever rest in peace.

Vicki Gardner

December 8, 2010

Dearest Dorothy.......In my mind's eye

December 8, 2010

Dorothy, I am so sorry about Wayne's passing. I have so many fond memories of my dear neighbor. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Jeanie Morgan

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