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CHAPMAN NATHANIEL D. CHAPMAN II Nathaniel Dabney Chapman II, 51, Central Intelligence Agency Officer, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 in Alexandria, VA. Death ensued only after a valiant struggle with brain cancer for over two years. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Liza) Martin Chapman, daughters, Marguerite, Ellen, and Elizabeth and son Nathaniel. Family also includes his brother, John McArthur and Crystal Chapman of Hedgesville, WV, brother William Echols Chapman, his father Richard Dabney Chapman of Shepherdstown, WV, and sister, Sarah Chapman and Tim Monahan and family who live in Bangkok, Thailand. The family are congregants of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA, where a funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery and reception following. Suggested recipient of tributes in lieu of flowers is The Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University: www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org One Charles Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201 or St. Paul's Church Memorial Fund, 228 S. Pitt St., Alexandria, VA 22314, tel. 203-549-3312. Arrangements under the care of DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, Alexandria, VA.
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Father Max Wolf
November 19, 2008
Liza & Children,
We are so sad to hear about Nathaniel's passing, but know that he is safe with God and free of suffering. He is so blessed with such a beautiful family that brings him so much joy. His love for you and the way he is proud of you is everlasting, as is his extraordinary spirit. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love, Father Max Wolf
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Aliki O'Neil
November 18, 2008
Dear Chapman family,
We are saddened to hear of Nathaniel's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's grace bless all of you.
The O'Neils
Lutz Boy
November 17, 2008
Dear Liza and Chapman family,
today I recieved the sad message of the death of your beloved husband and son. Heidi and I are enormously shocked and we would like to express our sincere condolences. In the short period of our contacts in Ankara we had got to know Nat as wonderful person.
With deep regret Lutz and Heidi Boy
John Le Beau
November 17, 2008
Liza,
Gerlinde and I were enormously saddened to hear of Nat's passing. During our years together, Nat was a splendid colleague; a true professional who also possessed a grand sense of humor. He, and all of you, are in our prayers.
Capie and Jess Baily
November 14, 2008
Liza and family,
We send you our deepest condolences. Nat was a special person, fun and irreverent as well as wonderfully intellectual and professional. Please call on us anytime --- our prayers and support are with you and the children. Warmly,
Alexander Nolet
November 14, 2008
Dear Chapman family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Nathaniel was a great friend of ours. I will always keep the great memories of spending time together in delaware. nathaniel was a very special and fun person. We think about you everyday, hope everything is going well.
with great respect,
Judy Gallagher
November 14, 2008
Liza,
Gene and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and the children. I wish I had gotten to know Nat better, but I know from my association with the rest of you that he had to have been a very special person, husband, and dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and I offer any and all support that I can give.
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