CHAPMAN, MARY EDYTHE (nee FISHER) born January 31, 1924 passed of natural death on May 27, 2013. Mary (Mickey) was born in Alix, Alberta to Rosella and Arthur Chinn. Married to Theodore Cyril Chapman who died on January 4, 2004. Mary is survived by her four children, Claire (nee Chapman) Ingles, Hawrys (Al), Ross Chapman, Doug Chapman, Thomas Chapman (Sheila). Granddaughter Erin (nee Ingles) Moore, (Jamie); great grandchildren Wyatt, Linden and Matthew. Grandson's George and Andrew. Granddaughter Danielle (Alex), and great grandson Noah Lee. Grandson Jesse (Jocelyn). Granddaughter's Maxine and Mariah. Fisher, Chinn, Turville families. Numerous people have known and been influenced by our mother who has lived in Penticton for 54 years. Mary was passionate about life long learning receiving a university degree in her fifties and was a pioneer member of the CFUW - Penticton Chapter and Director of the Summer School of the Arts. Mary was a women's golf champion in Smithers in the 1940's. Mary rode horses from the age of five. She and Ted raised grapes and Tennessee Walkers including her favorite horse " Parade" on their treasured farm in Penticton. Mary's favorite car "her" red Firebird. Loved Dogs and Horses. Loved to bake and always had a snack ready for tea where she loved to talk politics and current events. Mary was the Director of the Okanagan School of the Arts, was a member of the Historical Society and a strong supporter of the SPCA. Mary was able to live life to the fullest thanks to caring people at the Adult Day program at the Good Samaritan, Dr. James Robertson, Meals on Wheels, Home Support and very competent and caring people at Westview Extended Care, the Anglican Church, Hanson's, Alzheimer's, in partnership with her loving family. Memorial Service June 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Penticton.
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