Vera M. Chapin

Vera M. Chapin, 92, of Midland, died at Brittany Manor Sunday, May 25, 2014. The daughter of the late Edmund and Eva B. "Alexander" Hoon was born May 29, 1921 in Midland, where she was raised and educated. On March 22, 1941 she married Everett Chapin, and he preceded her in death April 2, 2001.

Vera was a member of the Midland Missionary Church, and enjoyed gardening, especially strawberries, raspberries and flowers. She was also an avid handcrafter.

Vera is survived by her son, Ronald (Brenda) Chapin of Midland; and her daughter, Gaila Hazen and friend Edwin Wolfgram of Midland. Vera is also survived by her grandchildren, Tony Chapin, Tammy (Jim) Wilson, Tonya Sharp, Shari (Steve) Machelski, Brian (Jamie) Hazen; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Earl (Alma) Hoon; sister, Norma (Raymond) Stevens; sister-n-law, Tommy Hoon; and brother-in-law, Norman Herman.

Vera was preceded in death by brothers, Lloyd and Roy; and sisters, Nina Chapin, Reva Ross, Etta Chapin and Eva Herman.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, from the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home, with The Rev. Mark Beers officiating. Interment will be in Midland Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be offered to the Midland Missionary Church. Personal message of condolence may be left with www.wilson-miller. com