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George Herbert Chapman, age 78, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, after a long battle with leukemia.
He was born Sept. 26, 1925, the son of George B. and Evalina Chapman of Basin, Wyo. George served for three years in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII. He then returned to obtain his bachelor's degree in education at Rocky Mountain College on a basketball scholarship. Later he earned his master's degree in education from Eastern Montana College. In addition George was the liaison officer for the U.S. Forest Service for several years.
George coached athletics and taught history at Scobey and Sheridan and then continued teaching at Darby and Laurel. He was also the Montana State Horseshoe Pitching Champion for six years running. George retired from teaching at Laurel High School in 1986.
He is survived by his wife Catherine; his son, James (Judith) and daughter, Teresa. He is also survived by his sisters, Georgetta (Art) Flyr, Belle Elliston, and Gloria (Elmer) Funk.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements were by Cremation Society of Mt., Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Published by Billings Gazette on Dec. 19, 2003.

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Terry & Carol Sands

December 19, 2003

Dear Kay, Jim & Teresa, we were so sorry to hear about "Mr. Chapman" passing away. Guess I just got used to calling him that out of respect. He was a great teacher! We sure miss all of our old friends and neighbors back in Laurel. Usually read the Gazette every day. That's how we learned about Herb. Our thoughts and our prayers are with all of you at this time!

Jean Frank (Bruley)

December 19, 2003

So sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Chapman. I had him as a history teacher at Laurel High School. I have fond memories of him. May God be with you. Jeannie L. Bruley (Frank)

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