Thomas Chapman Obituary

Thomas Wesley Chapman (1937-2025)
Wes Chapman, 88, of Evart, Michigan and Punta Gorda, Florida was taken from his
family and loved ones on June 22, 2025.
Wes was born on February 25, 1937 in Belfry, Kentucky to Sidney and Belva (Dorton)
Chapman. It was in Belfry that Wes met his soulmate and life-long love Donna
Chapman. After high school, they married and began their life together. Wes and
Donna eventually moved to Michigan where they had three girls-Mollie, Cynthia, and
Pamela. He enjoyed a lifelong relationship with all of them, continuing to support, love
and spend time together. After retirement, Donna and Wes built a home on the
Muskegon River, in Evart, Michigan where they enjoyed golfing, traveling and spending
time on the river. They enjoyed winters in Florida where they golfed and spent time with
family and friends. This spring, Donna and Wes celebrated their 68th wedding
anniversary on May 11th.
Wes was an active, supportive, and loving Grandpa and Pop-pop to his grandchildren,
Emily, Natalie, Rhianon, and Thomas. He could often be found visiting, playing, or
supporting them at their various activities. His great grandchildren see him as the best
Pop-pop and loved coming "at the north" to visit and take tractor rides with him.
Wes worked tirelessly to provide for his family and often shared stories of learning,
success, and growth in his career. He worked for Stahl Manufacturing as a tool and die
designer where he was proud to be their go to problem solver. He spent the next 20
years of his career with Ford Motor Company where he worked as tool and die maker.
Wes was an intelligent man, that worked hard at his career.
Wes was preceded in death by his parents Belva and Sidney Chapman; granddaughter,
Rhianon Todoroff; grandson, Thomas Todoroff; and son-in law, Robert Testani. He is
survived by his wife Donna Chapman; his children Mollie Testani, Cynthia Chapman,
and Pamela Todoroff(Chapman); his grandchildren Emily Testani (Tim Simpson) and
Natalie Bewak; and great grand children Ty Bewak, Niko Quigley, Colette Quigley, Leo
Quigley, and Harper Quigley. Throughout his life he remained close with his five
brothers and five sisters, and many nieces and nephews; as well as many dear lifelong
friends at the Evart Moose Lodge, Spring Valley Golf Course and their Florida
Community.
The passing of Wes-husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa- has broken many
hearts. We are all lucky to have had time with him and his impact and love will be
everlasting. Cremation and care have been entrusted to Corey Funeral Home.
A memorial and celebration of life will be held in his honor on July 19 at
2:00 PM at the Evart Moose Lodge.
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