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Ann Chapman Debes

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jul 15, 1937 – Oct 17, 2025

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BORN
July 15, 1937
DIED
October 17, 2025
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
CHARITY
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Ann Chapman Debes passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 17, 2025. Ann was born on July 15, 1937, in East Cleveland, OH to Erie DeGrasse Chapman and Mary Ellen (Molly) Murbach Chapman. Ann is survived by her daughters Susan (Peter Coburn) and Meredith (David Sawyer)...

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Oh no....i am SO sorry for your loss...sweet Meredith and family...she was one hell of a Lady...surely missed...keep all the good memories close...may they guide you through your processing...and give you warmth and giggles forever

Dear Family {especially Meredith} ,we were so sad to hear of Ann´s passing. She was such a lovely lady, always smiling and pleasant. We shared fond memories including our daughter´s weddings and tennis events. She will be missed. Les and Jane Wong

I always admired Ann in all that she did. I met Ann years ago when we played tennis at East Hills. Playing bridge with Ann I learned something new every time when she was my partner. Ann was generous sharing her wooden puzzles with us during Covid, and now we are hooked. Ann will be greatly missed. She was a beautiful person.

I was so sad to hear of her death. Even though I don´t play bridge, I considered Ann a very dear friend. I got to know her through cascade country club and Delta Gamma. We shared a lot of good times talking about Ohio, which I am from and Arizona where I spent the winters. She was such an intelligent, kind, loving family person that I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I know she is happy out of pain and with the Lord farewell, dear friend.

Condolences, love and prayers of comfort to dear Ann´s family and friends. Ann has quite the legacy and always handled herself with grace. She was a client of mine at Cascade Hills Country Club, who lit up a room when she walked in. God bless her.

We extend our condolences to all of Ann's family!! It has been decades since we saw Ann and Bruce when we worked together with Cascade Township planning commission and ZBA. But I will always remember Ann as a very classy and lovely woman!! May her soul rest in peace!!!