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1924 - 2006
 Paul O. Chapin age 81 formerly of Lakeview, Lansing and Greenville died Wednesday March 29,2006 at Clark Retirement Community Grand Rapids. He was born on August 12 1924 the son of William H. and Mabel I. Showers Chapin in Remus Michigan.
He was a member of Greenville First United Methodist Church of Greenville and the Homemakers of the church and was a veteran of the US Army in WW II.
His brothers, John, Henry, Bill, Joel and Harvey and his sisters, Mary and Lucille preceded him in death.
He was married on August 19, 1945 to Donelda M. Smith. She survives along with their children, Randall (Linda) Chapin of McKinney, Texas, Ronald (DiAnn) Chapin of Greenville and Rhonda (David) Waldron of Oakley, Utah, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, his sister Nellie Chapin of Grand Rapids, brothers, Dr. Maurice (Dorothy) Chapin of Millington, David (Joan) Chapin of Greenville and Gordon (Judy) Chapin of Lam Passas, Texas and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday April 1, 2006 at 2 PM from Greenville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ted Bailey and Chaplain Cathy Rafferty officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeview, MI. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 PM Friday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be given to First United Methodist Church, Clark Retirement Community or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Joyce Shaw
Saturday June 10, 2006 at
4:04 PM
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Donnie so sorry to hear of Pauls death. I just saw it on the internet. Della & I will try to come see you soon. Love Joyce Shaw and all of your friends at Comm. (Public) Health.
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CHAD RAYBORN
crayborn@charterinternet.com
Monday April 3, 2006 at
10:57 AM
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Donelda and family,
Sorry to here of your loss. Aimee and I really enjoyed you and Paul as our first neighbors in Greenville. Paul was always willing to give me advice about our lawn and was also a good customer at our store. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Sincerely
Chad, Aimee, Tyler and Lauren Rayborn
Belding
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Gloria (Sirrine) Switzer & Gary Switzer
Saturday April 1, 2006 at
8:39 PM
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Our deepest sympathy to Donelda, Randy, Ron, & Rhonda and families. We remember Paul as a man with strong family values, who was dedicated to his family and farm and a real visible presence in the church of our growing up years; the Lakeview Methodist Church. He had a gentle spirit and always a warm pleasant smile. As teenagers, we thought Randy's parents were really cool! His dignity and spirit throughout his years of declining health was a wonderful example of his belief that God is author of his life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of the family as you mourn his physical presence in your lives.
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Mary Ellen (Sirrine) Darnell
Saturday April 1, 2006 at
9:35 AM
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Paul Chapin....I remember a gentle, soft spoken man, the father of my best friend, Rhonda.... going to and from the barn, riding a tractor, helping with horses, having a border collie at his side, fixing and eating fried ring bologna which I thought was really weird, but delicious....a woman at his side deligently making delicious meals (what I have coined as "Chapin Baked Beans") which to this day I have fixed hundreds of times for my family and have passed on the recipe many times, someone who could with just one serious look at two little girls being uncontrollably giggly in the two-seater pew in the Methodist Church in Lakeview, make us stop to behave quickly! A certain stride and posture as he walked. A person who would take Rhonda and me to the Ionia Free Fair for the day to have fun. Someone without fail give me a "birthday spanking" each time Rhonda & I celebrated our birthday together. A person who came from humble beginnings, who told us stories about his growing up and that it wasn't uncommon to have snow on their blanket when they woke up after a winter's night in a very "breezy" house...a person who cared about his neighbors, his church, his family and his community, a person who worked hard at every job he had....a person who did good deeds for others without anyone knowing... a person who touched my life for- ever and someone who I wanted to introduce and have my children know....a person who I love and will always remember......thank you for being what a real person is all about, giving love unconditionally to me, knowing what's important in life and living it.....much love....Mary
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Mary Ellen (
Saturday April 1, 2006 at
9:13 AM
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Gary T. Sirrine
Friday March 31, 2006 at
10:05 PM
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Dear Family, so sorry to hear about Paul. I'll always have fond memories of Paul starting back in the Methodist Church days in Lakeview when we were kids. Paul was always a very wonderful man with a warm smile. Not too long ago Mother and I had lunch with your folks at Clark. Mother( Barbara Sirrine) would be with you however she is visiting us in Florida. Our prayers and best wishes are with all of you! Gary & Julie
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Rodney Chapin
Thursday March 30, 2006 at
2:53 PM
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You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Papa was a very well and respected man and will forever be missed.
Rodney Chapin
and Family
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