Evelyn Mae CHAPMAN Obituary (2024)

Long time Yakima resident, Evelyn Mae (Roeder) Chapman, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior August 20, 2024, at Cresent Health Care Facility of Yakima, one month short of her 100th birthday. Evelyn and her twin sister, Marilyn, were born on September 19, 1924, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was raised with her five siblings on a farm near Thompson, North Dakota, in the days of the depression, where she learned self-sufficiency and a love of growing things. After graduating business college, Evelyn and two of her sisters moved to Washington, where she settled in Yakima in 1950 and assumed various secretarial jobs. She married Jack Chapman in 1952, and they moved to a house in Terrace Heights. Their only son, William, was born in 1954. Jack and Evelyn later divorced in 1962. Evelyn continued to live in Terrace Heights for the next 66 years, dedicating herself to work, church, and raising her son. When moving to Yakima, Evelyn joined the Nazarene church, she was a dedicated member for 70 years, teaching Sunday school, working in the business office, and supporting missionary outreach. She was always there when someone needed a ride to church (never an empty seat in the car) or appointments. Any spare money she had usually went to help needy people in the community or her church. After retiring from State Farm Insurance, as a secretary for the district manager, Evie enjoyed many years in her extensive gardens, gaming with her card club, volunteering at the Union Gospel Mission, traveling with the county senior club, and spending lots of time with her grandchildren. Evelyn is survived by her sister, Lois Lenz of Reynolds, ND, her son, William (Tina) Chapman of Yakima, grandchildren, Christopher Chapman (fiance, Kim), and William Chapman of Seattle, WA, and many nieces and nephews. Evelyn is preceded in death and will join her parents, Herman (Helen) Roeder, siblings, Ruby Wilson, Bonna Mull, Earl Roeder and Marilyn Shoemaker. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please follow Evelyn's heart and help someone in need in the community. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.