Norman "Norm" W. Chapman

January 20, 1926 - October 6, 2012

Norman “Norm” W. Chapman Norman “Norm” W. Chapman was born the son of Fredrick and Mary (Taylor) Chapman on Wednesday, January 20, 1926 in Sherwood, Oregon. Norm grew up on the family farm on Ribbon Ridge Road and attended the local school in Sherwood. He married Betty Wenger on October 9, 1944 and they made their home on the family farm. Norm raised grain and kept livestock while working in Portland at the same time. He also farmed part-time in St. Paul. During his pastime, two things Norm really enjoyed was his farming and fishing. On Saturday, October 6, 2012, Norman Chapman died at a local care facility when he was eighty six years, eight months and sixteen days of age. Surviving and left to honor his life are: three sons, Larry and his wife Tanna of Boring, Ron of Lafayette and Jerry of Sun River; two daughters, Norma and her husband Walt Gamel of Dos Palos, California and Linda Chapman of Newberg; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and those who have come to know and appreciate him where he has lived and worked. His wife Betty and his beloved dog “Lady” preceded him in death. His Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are in the care of Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.attrells.com