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Dale B. "Chappy" Chapman

FUNERAL HOME

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road

Kansas City, Missouri

Dale Chapman Obituary

Dale Benjamin Chapman of Independence, Mo., passed away August 31, 2009, after a bout with cancer. Dale requested cremation and a casual memorial service, which will be held Saturday, September 5, at 2215 N. Liberty, Independence, Mo. A luncheon will be served at noon followed by a memorial celebration. In lieu of flowers, Dale requested that donations be made to Crossroads Hospice or to the charity of your choice. Dale was born November 3, 1951, in Independence, and became a Locomotive Engineer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1974. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Buel Chapman and Helen Louise Dale. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Mary; his sister Barbara Courtney of Riverside, Mo.; his children Debbie and Kenny Blankinship of Lathrop, Mo., Michelle Glidewell and Terry Langton of Independence, Mo., Lori and Clark Caldwell of Topeka, Kan., Jason Chapman of Topeka, Kan.; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and many more wonderful in-laws. Arrangements by: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523-1234.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Dale Chapman

17 Entries

October 27, 2009

I'm having a sad day. :( I miss everyone, especially Dad.

Mary Chapman

September 16, 2009

I want to thank my children, Barb, and all the family on both sides for all their help and support during and since Dale's illness. It has been wonderful getting to know them all so much better. I love you all and pray for each of you and ask that we all remain as close as we have been in recent months. We have an amazing family.

Mary Chapman

September 16, 2009

I will miss Dale so much for the rest of my life. He was the most loving, caring, devoted man I have ever known. In over 25 years together, we never had a fight; a disagreement here or there, but never ever did we fight. His family and friends were his lifeblood. He loved all of us very deeply. There will never be another man like Dale. I will be happy to meet with him again someday in Heaven. His loving wife, Mary

Susan Lindstrom

September 8, 2009

Keeping Lori and her family close in thought and remembering them in my prayers. Please allow God's promise to comfort you now and always..for you will meet Dale again! Suzi Lindstrom

Debbie Blankinship

September 5, 2009

I would like to thank God for sending Dale into our lives. He was a loving father to both Shelli and me. He accepted both with open arms and unconditional love. But most of all, he adored our mother and treated like the princess she is. He gave her the life and love that she so much deserved. We will all miss him so much.

Bonnie Walker

September 3, 2009

To the family and friends of Dale Chapman: Although I do not personally know Dale and Mary, I do know Lori. If he was anything like her, he was a great man. Please accept my sympathy and know that prayers from friends as well as from strangers are being offered for all of you.

Mary Bossong

September 3, 2009

Larry and I remember Dale with only the best and fun times... He was a really great guy, even when he was little and I was corrupting him and his older sister , Barb... LUV them both dearly and thank he was very lucky to have found Mary... She was his match...

Chaplain Dave

September 3, 2009

Lori, my heart goes out to you and yours. May God bless you all richly.

Nancy Colon

September 3, 2009

From all of us at New Directions I want to express our sympathy for Lori and the entire family. We are sorry for your loss and we pray that God will comfort you during this time.

Dena and Randy LaBrecque

September 3, 2009

To Lori and Clark,
We are so sorry for your loss. Just know that we are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.

Lori Caldwell

September 3, 2009

I was blessed to be able to spend quality time with him this year that we never really had before. I thank God for that extra time. I pray for my family and give thanks for all the well wishes we have been receiving.

September 3, 2009

I had the plesure to work with Dale and his father for the past 30yrs as a Mop employee. He was fun to work with ,and a good engineer. You can be proud of his service to both carriers. My prayers go up to the heavenly Father for your family. Phil Hutchison Rayville Mo.

September 2, 2009

I am saddened by Dale's death and the fact as an uncle I have not kept in contact. Mary, I'll call when I get back in Nebraska on the 15th.

Steve Grate

September 2, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

kay nocktonick

September 2, 2009

to lori and clark and family-so very sorry to learn of your father's death recently--i send my condolences and prayers..tammy informed me of this...you all worked together some time ago...may God be with you..kay nocktonick(tammys mother)

Jeannie Hall

September 2, 2009

To my sweet Aunt Mary,
On the day that I spent an hour or so with Uncle Dale, he told me that you were wonderful and that your where his angel in all he was going through. You are a wonderful person. My heart goes out to you in this very difficult time.
As always, I'm just a phone call away.

September 2, 2009

To Dale's family.
I have worked with Dale since 1980 when I moved to the Kansas City Yards. Dale was always the best and true professional "hog-head" I ever worked with. I could always count on him to make me laugh, or just feel better if I was in a mood. I pray God will ease your pain of loss loved one. Dale was a Wonderful Chapter in my book of Life. He will be missed.
Ted Resch
Missouri pacific Rail Road co-worker.

we never gave up being MOPAC !

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