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James Chapman Obituary

Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) James W. Chapman 3/8/1925 - 4/20/2011 This highly decorated Veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam, is survived by his wife, Doris (Wetherhold) Chapman; sons and daughters, James W. (Louise) Chapman, Jr., Elizabeth L. Hansen, John W. Chapman, Christopher M. (Therese) Chapman, James W. Chapman III, Johnny W. (Sabrina) Chapman, Jeffrey W. Chapman, Jeremy W. (Kim) Chapman, Dorothy Murphy and Kathleen S. Vazquez and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. After serving in the United States Air Force for 25 years, he taught at the Tuller School and then became the beloved instructor of 35 years at Hogan School of Real Estate. The family wishes to thank the attentive and caring people at St. Joseph's Hospital and Villa Campana Catalina Unit for their tireless work keeping his dignity intact as he moved through the last phases of his life. A Visitation will be held at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at ADAIR DODGE CHAPEL, followed by a 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service with Full Military Honors at Southern Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista. Flowers are always a lovely and thoughtful memorial. The family has requested Memorial Donations be made in his name to Tuller School where Jim taught and influenced many young students for close to a decade. Tuller offers scholarships to many families of low socioeconomic status that benefited from awesome teachers like Jim Chapman since 1955.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 24, 2011.

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Bonetta Evans

February 25, 2012

I am saddened to know that Mr. C had passed away. He and Vera were such a huge part of my life for many years. In fact, they introduced me to my first husband, Jeff, and we were married in their home. Mr. C was a wise and kind man, whom I sought great advice from over the years and truly touched and changed my life. He is truly missed.

Dawn (Dee-Dee) Rada

April 27, 2011

I've known the Chapmans since about 1967 when Dorothy and I were in the 3rd grade together at Sewell School. I have so many fond memories of Mr. Chapman and the entire family. I will definitly miss his voice! His voice was one of a kind. I will always love him and Mrs.(Vera) Chapman...they were like my second parents. I am glad that he found happiness again with Doris and I only wish I could have known her better.
My sincere condolences go out to the entire family. I love you all and if you need anything, I am only a phone call away. God Bless You.

Skylar Khan

April 26, 2011

Jim Chapman was an extraordinary teacher. Always a gentleman. Glad to have known him. My sincere condolences to his family.

Jodi Whitaker

April 25, 2011

Jim Chapman was one of my instructors at Hogan a few years ago and always made us all feel like we could do anything we set our minds too. Very encouraging and supportive every step of the way. He's missed by many here in Tucson but leaves behind something most men don't....

Acey Porter

April 25, 2011

He was a very kind and caring man. He will be missed by so very many. I admired him very much.

Judith Bishop

April 24, 2011

I knew Jim and the family before Vera died and since I am recently widowed myself I wanted to extend my deepest condolences for your loss.

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Christopher Chapman

April 24, 2011

Holding Dylan James Chapman 11/19/08

Christopher Chapman

April 24, 2011

He was a great man and the best father anyone coulad ask for.

Christopher Chapman

April 24, 2011

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