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Jimmy Chapan Obituary

CHAPAN Jimmy Franklin Chapan, age 76, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007, after an extended illness. Retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio and member of Church of the Master United Methodist Church, Westerville. A corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an avid Buckeye fan and OSU Portal Guard for 35 years. Preceded in death by his parents Marjory (Chapan) Pairan and Gus Chapan, sister Rosemary Chapan. Survived by wife, Alice Chapan; sister, Helen Latham; brother, John Chapan; sister-in-law, Virginia Chapan; daughters, Lisa (Rich) Zumpone, Rebecca (William) Thompson; grandchildren, Dominic Zumpone and Alyssa Zumpone. A private memorial service for family and friends will be upcoming next June. Donations in Jimmy's memory may be made to HomeReach Hospice at Grady Memorial Hospital, 561 W. Central Ave., Delaware, OH 43015. Arrangements by COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 6, 2007.

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Angela & Mark Shamber

November 18, 2007

To the Chapan Family,
We are very sad to hear about Jim, he will be greatly missed. We will keep Jim and all of your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth & Leland Purvis

November 9, 2007

Alice: thinking of you and love you. Very sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's death. May you be surrounded by family and loved ones -- wish we could be there. xoxo

Helen Genco

November 7, 2007

Joe and I are sorry to hear about Jim's death. Our thoughts are with you. Helen and Joe

Harold Amspoker

November 7, 2007

Sorry to read of Jim's passing. Thanks for keeping me informd of you situation. Will keep you in my prayers. Hope to continue emailing.

Harold Amspoker

November 7, 2007

Sorry to read of Jim's passing. Thanks for keeping me informd of you situation. Will keep you in my prayers. Hope to continue emailing.

Bill & Dolores Thomas

November 7, 2007

Alice: We are shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's death. We'll keep you and your girls in our prayers. Bill and Dolores Thomas

Norm & Joy Duty

November 6, 2007

Norman and Sis Duty send our condolences to the family of Jim. We are so sorry for your loss.
Are prayers are with you at this time ..
Norm Duty (retired large Volume Supervisor of Columbia Gas)

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