Edward Gene Chappel

Edward Gene Chappel
Edward Gene Chappel passed away Sunday, January 1, 2006 in Provo, following a long illness.
Gene was born August 12, 1931 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was the eldest son of Edward Joseph and Cecil Ann Jones Chappel. He grew up in Spanish Fork and attended Elementary, Junior High and High School there. He enlisted in the Air Force and served for four years. He met Nola Benson in Payson, Utah and they were married on January 25, 1951 in Gene's parents home in Spanish Fork. Nola and Gene spent the next four years living in various places while Gene served in the military. Gene spent one year of his service in England. Gene and Nola bought a cute little home in Spanish Fork when Gene left the military. They lived there for about two years and then purchased a home in Payson. It was in this home that they raised their three children, Robert, Gary and Lori. Gene worked for Geneva Steel as an electrician until they shut the plant down and he retired. Gene will be greatly missed and remembered for his love and appreciation of the outdoors, his support of family and friends and his great sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time on the computer and doing odd jobs around the house. He had been active in the American Legion for a number of years.
Gene was preceded in death by: his parents; his brother, Ted and sister, Cleo. He is survived by: his wife, Nola; sons, Robert Gene of St. George, Utah and Gary Lynn (Cary) of Twin Falls, Idaho; and daughter, Lori (Kent) Burton of St. George, Utah. Brothers-in-law, Everett Hansen, Benjamin; Leon C. (Sylvia) Benson, Payson; and Alvin K (Connie) Benson, Orem. Sisters-in-law, Colleen Mellner Chappel, Spanish Fork; and Corine Christiansen. Gilbert, Arizona. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and one expected great grandchild.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 5, 2006, at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, where friends may call Wednesday, 6-8:00 p.m. or Thursday, 1 hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery with military rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.