Betty Lou Chapman

Betty Lou Chapman, 69, of Clarkston, Michigan, formerly Buchanan, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, and is now at peace. A private, family celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 23. Interment will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan. Betty Lou was born on January, 30, 1951, to Eugene and Margaret (Batchelor) Aalfs in Niles, Michigan. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1969. Betty Lou attended Michigan State University and was a huge Spartan fan. On October 2, 1972, Betty Lou married Bruce W. Chapman in East Lansing, Michigan. Betty Lou was selfless with a servant’s heart. She enjoyed socializing and was a great friend to many. She was a loving wife and mother who cherished her family. Betty Lou will be dearly missed by her husband of 48 years, Bruce Chapman; mother, Margaret Aalfs; children, Eric (Eleven) Chapman and Stephanie Chapman; siblings, Brenda (Stephen) Klingerman, Ron Aalfs, and Karen (Orville) Worvey; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Aalfs. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s name at one of the following: 1. charity of your choosing 2. Buchanan United Methodists Church or 3. BUMC - Narthex Furnishings - mailing address 132 South Oak St, Buchanan MI 49107 4. Michigan Gateway Community Foundation - Kickstart to Careers - Buchanan Class of 1969 - contributions can be made at https://mgcf.org/#_givealways or send to Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, 111 Days Avenue, Buchanan, MI 49107 (reference in memory of Betty Lou Chapman)