David Chapin

CHAPIN, David M.
of Galesburg, MI David passed away Tuesday evening, July 21, 2009 at his home. He was born March 30, 1932 in Kalamazoo, one of four children to Merle and Winona Comings Chapin. Dave was employed by the Upjohn Co. until his retirement in 1994. On February 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Doris Waldorf in Galesburg. He was a member of the Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ. He spent many years wintering in Florida. Dave enjoyed the outdoors and attending family gatherings. Preceding him in death were his wife of 50 years, Doris Chapin; his parents; brother, Jim Chapin; and brother-in-law, Lee Orth. Surviving are 6 children, Cynthia Robert Sternaman of Kalamazoo, Steven Paulette Chapin of Comstock, John Teresa Chapin of Portage, Julie Charlie Vaughn of Galesburg, Tracy Rich Livingston of Vicksburg, and Melissa Lynn Peterson of Peru; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Ron Fisher of Kalamazoo and Betty Orth of Alaska; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for David will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ, 22 S. Church Street, with Rev. Whitney Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 PM on Friday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the church. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Dave's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.