Tom Chapman

Date of Birth

September 14, 1945

Date of Death

December 13, 2024

We are very sad to report the death of our brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, Torn Chapman who passed away December 13th at the age of 79 in Goleta California. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa on September 14th, 1945 to Charles and Erma Lou Chapman. His early schooling was in Waterloo, and after moving to Santa Barbara as a teenager, attended San Marcos High. Tom went on to attend College of the Redwoods in Humboldt County. He later served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in Germany. Returning after the service to Santa Barbara, he met and married Bonnie Hellekson, They both were employed at the new Paseo Nuevo mall until both retired together. They then enjoyed traveling the world. The South Pacific, Asia, and Europe were favorite destinations of theirs. Unfortunately, Bonnie lost her life at home in a bad fall several years ago. A sad ending to a long relationship. Please remember these two as the fun loving couple who loved a party with friends and relatives.Tom is survived by brother Jim Chapman and Carolyn Ferrick in Palm Desert, nephews Brian and Lya Chapman in Chico, Scott Marcussen in Santa Barbara, Eric and Charlotte Tatjes in Goleta, niece Kristen Hildebrand in New Braunfels Texas, and sister-in-law Sue and Dennis Daniello in Tucson Arizona.

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