Individual Details
Harry Marvin Chapin
(31 Jan 1928 - 28 Nov 2008)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - Harry M. Chapin, age 80, died peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008. Born in Crookston, Minnesota, on Jan. 31, 1928, he grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where his father Harry, worked for the Great Northern Railroad. He served in the Navy from 1945 until 1953 and saw the world. He went on to work for Western Electric Telephone Company where he made many life long friends and met his future wife, Salome Kimberley. In 1963, they moved to McFarland, and started a family.
Following Salome's death in 2003, Harry moved to Austin, Texas, to enjoy the never ending sunshine. Harry lived an active and fulfilling life: cooking, gardening and spinning tales of days gone by. He will be profoundly missed by his daughters, Angela (Tommy) Holt and Christina (Mark) Fogarty; and his beloved grandchildren, Casey and Shannon Holt both of Austin, Texas and Emma, John and Caitlin Fogarty of Appleton; many relatives; numerous friends; and his dog, Tootsie.
A memorial service was held at Christ the King Catholic Church in McFarland on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008.
Following Salome's death in 2003, Harry moved to Austin, Texas, to enjoy the never ending sunshine. Harry lived an active and fulfilling life: cooking, gardening and spinning tales of days gone by. He will be profoundly missed by his daughters, Angela (Tommy) Holt and Christina (Mark) Fogarty; and his beloved grandchildren, Casey and Shannon Holt both of Austin, Texas and Emma, John and Caitlin Fogarty of Appleton; many relatives; numerous friends; and his dog, Tootsie.
A memorial service was held at Christ the King Catholic Church in McFarland on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008.
Events
| Birth | 31 Jan 1928 | Crookston, Polk County, Minnesota | |||
| Death | 28 Nov 2008 | Austin, Travis County, Texas |  |  | |
| Obituary | 14 Dec 2008 | Wisconsin | | | |
| Burial | Holy Cross Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin | |
Families
| Child | Living |
Notes
Death
Harry Marvin ChapinGiven Name: Harry
Middle Name: Marvin
Surname: Chapin
State: North dakota
Residence Place: Texas
Last Place of Residence: Travis, Texas
Previous Residence Postal Code: 78759
Age: 80
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1928
Death Date: 28 Nov 2008
Obituary
Deceased Name: Harry M ChapinEvent Type: Obituary
Event Date: 14 Dec 2008
Event Place: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Sex: Male
Age: 80
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1928
Birthplace: Crookston, , Minnesota
Death Date: 28 Nov 2008
Death Place: Austin, , Texas
Newspaper: Wisconsin State Journal
Affiliate Image Identifier: 12523F525BB65088
Spouse and Children
Salome Kimberley Wife Female
Angela Holt Daughter Female
Christina Fogarty Daughter Female
Parents and Siblings
Harry Father Male
Extended Family
Tommy Holt Son-In-Law Male
Mark Fogarty Son-In-Law Male
Casey Holt Grandchild Unknown
Shannon Holt Grandchild Unknown
Emma Fogarty Granddaughter Female
John Fogarty Grandson Male
Caitlin Fogarty Grandchild Unknown
Endnotes
1. United States Social Security Death Index https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VSQV-HY3.
2. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKW6-YPS6.
3. Find a Grave Memorial 54331618.