DEARLD LYNN CHAPMAN, 81, former Yuma resident, died Sunday evening, October 23, 2011 at the Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Brush. He was born May 30, 1930 in Eckley, CO to William & Beulah (Wells) Chapman. He married Laura Forbes in Yuma on April 2, 1950. Mr. & Mrs. Chapman lived in Loveland for 36 years where they managed apartment buildings. He also worked as an auto mechanic for the majority of his life. The Chapman's moved to Brush from Yuma four years ago. Mr. Chapman enjoyed flying his own private airplane in his younger years. He was a very friendly man that always found happiness in visiting with others when he was in assisted living. Survivors include his wife, Laura Chapman of Brush; two daughters, Linda Gincott of Fort Morgan, and Carolyn Weimer of Wasilla, Alaska; two sisters, Betty Briggs of Loveland and Mary Hickman of Yuma; three brothers, William Chapman and Marion Chapman, both of Wray, and Keith Chapman of Vacaville, CA; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Ramona Welp and Erlene Ferguson; and his infant son, David Lynn Chapman. A private family memorial service will be held. THE GOLDEN YEARS 'Twas on a quiet moonlit night Beside a campfire burning bright, We reminisced the years gone by, The sorrows that made us ask God why, The joys and happiness that God had given, The dreams and goals for which we had striven. As memory took us back in time, We recalled the day our lives entwined. As the campfire began to dim, We renewed our vows together, And though the embers slowly died, Our love will live forever. ~ Laura Chapman