Barbara Jean Chapman, 80, of Galion passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Signature HealthCARE of Galion.
Born November 4, 1943 in Hocking County, she was the daughter of Merle and Eunice (Monroe) Swackhammer. She married Charles E. Chapman on October 26, 1963 and he preceded her on March 9, 2007.
She was a graduate of Allensville High School in 1962 and attended Wesley Chapel in Galion where she enjoyed being involved in church activities. Barbara was a volunteer EMT with the Iberia Rescue Squad from 1988 to 2000 and was a member of the Iberia Fire Department Auxiliary. She also volunteered for the Morrow County Hospital Auxiliary working with Rose T.W.I.G. Barbara worked for Industrial Security and Pinkerton Security at PPG Industries in Crestline for eight years. Playing bingo was Barbara’s favorite pastime.
She is survived by children, Charles E. Jr. (Kristy) Chapman of Wasilla, Alaska, Teresa (Steve) Long of Orient, Pamela Chapman of Galion and Bonnie Chapman of Galion; grandchildren, Charles (Elizabeth) Chapman, Steven (Sophie) Chapman and James Chapman; great grandchildren, Aloura, Emily and Charlotte Chapman; sister Betty (Bob) Timmons and brother Harry (Sharon) Swackhammer.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by sisters Ruth Robinson, Eva Ellis and Sharon Leasure and brothers Thomas, Larry and Ralph Swackhammer.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2023 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833 where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday with Pastor Joe Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at Iberia Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Iberia Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Barbara Chapman, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.