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DORIS A. CHAPPELLE

DORIS CHAPPELLE Obituary

CHAPPELLE, DORIS A. Doris entered this life on February 4, 1917 in Butte, MT. She graduated high school in Helena, MT and married her husband, Arthur Chappell, in 1940. Doris and Arthur headed west and settled in Lemon Grove, CA where they have resided since 1945. This year they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. She was a President and member of the Lemon Grove Business Women's Club and an avid bridge player. Doris enjoyed her career as a bookkeeper both at work and in her home life. Doris entered into rest in Spring Valley, CA on October 6, 2010 at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 2 days. She will be deeply missed by her husband Arthur; niece Colleen Chappelle; great-nephew Chris Hamill; great-niece Elaine Drover; great-great-nephews and nieces Jessica, Kelly, David, Taylor and Savannah; and her close friend Geraldine Gill. A private family Celebration of Life will be held. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to: San Diego Hospice Foundation, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care Phone : 619-337-1400 www.legacyfuneralcare.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 11, 2010.

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Don, Lorna, & Dorothy Lee

October 12, 2010

Doris was such a blessing to this world, she will be greatly missed. Our prayers and sympathy go out to all her family and friends.

October 11, 2010

My condolences to Colleen & her
Uncle Art for their loss.
Rosie Agosta

Kitty Hausner

October 11, 2010

I have such wonderful memories of Doris and my Mom (Ellice Heraty) playing bridge and poker. I am sure they already have a game going up in heaven. My prayers are with Art because after 70 years he will really miss Doris. All my love to the family.

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