Wilma (Drywater) Chapman
July 29, 1942 - August 15, 2012
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Wilma (Drywater) Chapman
July 29, 1942 - August 15, 2012
Obituary
Wilma Chapman passed away August 15, 2012, shortly after her 70th birthday. Wilma was born July 29, 1942, in Tahlequah, OK, to Spencer and Bernice Drywater. She was the second of eight children and spent her childhood in Tahlequah. In 1960, Wilma graduated from Tahlequah High School and went on to attend Hillcrest School of Nursing that fall. Wilma left Hillcrest and traveled to Fort Richardson, Alaska, to marry Richard Chapman of Skiatook, OK, on May 3, 1963. They experienced the Great Alaskan Earthquake on Good Friday, 1964. While in Alaska, Wilma worked as an assistant to an oral surgeon. Richard and Wilma moved back to Oklahoma in September 1964 and eventually made their home in Tulsa. There, Wilma worked as a dental assistant until they began their family. Wilma was a loving and devoted mother to son, Craig, born in January 1968, and daughter, Allison, born in January 1971. Wilma joined First Baptist Church Tulsa in 1972 and became an active member. She worked with the Children’s Department, the Youth Department, and the Hispanic Ministry. Wilma enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a helper and a protector. She enjoyed fishing with Richard and on quite a few occasions, would out fish him. Wilma is survived by her son, Craig Chapman, and wife, Courtney; daughter, Allison Cleary, and husband, Tom; grandchildren, Chelsea Harwood, and Emma and Benjamin Cleary. Wilma was preceded in death by her father, Spencer Drywater; brothers, Ben Drywater and Richard Drywater; and husband, Richard Chapman. Condolences may be sent through the guestbook on this page.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: August 20, 2012 (10:30 AM)
- Venue: First Baptist Church
- Location: 403 S. Cincinnati Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 - (Get Directions)
10 responses to Wilma (Drywater) Chapman
The Staff At Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home says:
August 16, 2012
We are deeply saddened for the family of Wilma Chapman as they go through this time of loss. May the memories of love and laughter bring comfort during these times. Please offer a favorite memory of Wilma on this memorial to share more of her life experiences with family and friends.
John M Wofford says:
August 17, 2012
May the Lord give the family comfort and understanding. I did not know Wilna, but I do know the sister Carrie and her sons Derrick and Justin. God be with the family.
Sherryl Dawes says:
August 17, 2012
Our thought and prays are with all of you. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Love from the Dawes family
Tim, Rachel, Addie, And Tyler Ray says:
August 18, 2012
Ill remember many wonderful memories of Aunt Wilma, especially those when I was growing up. I always loved it when she and her sisters get together and would tell stories of my mom when she was little and of funny things I would say when I was young. She was a motherly figure to not only her children, but to her sisters as well. She was a wonderful Aunt and will be greatly missed.
Margaret Hance says:
August 18, 2012
May God be with her family.