Obituary

Known by most of her family and friends as Chrissy and had just turned 70 on June 18th. She and her husband John have been married for 44 years and have lived in San Clemente California since September 1990.

Chrissy passed away Tuesday, August 11 2020 at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo California from complications of pneumonia and cancer. Her husband John and Uncle Jim Chapman spent all day Tuesday at her bedside.

Chrissy was born in Wanstead England to Douglas Arthur Chapman and Daphne Barbara (Mott) Chapman. Chrissy attended school in Wanstead and Chingford England. She started work at 16 in one of London’s big department store’s Debenhams and Freebody. Before retiring she spent last 25 years of her working life with one company Ringler Associates on customer service. Chrissy and John met in the US and were married in the home of wonderful friends Ryan and Peggy Falconer in Torrance California on December 4th 1975.

Chrissy and John returned to England almost every year to visit family and friends, as well as attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Chrissy enjoyed watching Moto GP, Formula One and many kinds of Motorsport with John.

Chrissy enjoyed searching for vintage purses while in England and during many of their travels around the US, which she displayed proudly around their home. Her other prized collection were Wee Forest Folks.

Chrissy had a beautiful smile and a wonderful sense of humor and an absolute joy for life.

Chrissy is survived by her husband John, her brother Douglas Allen Chapman and his wife Sheila and nephews Geoffrey and John who live in England, and Uncle Jim and Aunt Debbie Chapman who reside in the lovely state of Montana.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Honor of Christine with the Cancer Foundation of your choice.

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Linda says:

August 20, 2020

So many happy memories when you returned to visit us all in Devon, will miss our yearly cuppa and pasty in yours and Johns favourite pasty shop. Chrissie you will always be in our hearts and in our memories, Linda, Keith and family xxxx

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Linda Cox says:

August 20, 2020

My dearest Chris,
A lifetime friend from when we first met a primary school all those years ago.
I have so many happy memories from our time together then and through our teenage years. Then into our lives came James and John.
I shall always treasure yours and John’s love for mine and James’ family.
I will always think of you as a happy, laughing gentle friend with a giggle that was very much you.
How we shall miss you.
Love Linda. xx

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Lucy and James Leakey says:

August 20, 2020

Dear Chris.
What a loss for us all. How much we shall all miss you and your summer visits. I’ve known you for my whole life, and John for as long as I can ever remember. I have lots of lovely photos of us all together which I shall treasure and I’m so sad that you’re no longer here.
You’ll be forever in our hearts Chris

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Nonie and Bill Fickling says:

August 20, 2020

There is a common thread within the comments about Chrissy and we too feel the very same way. Every visit with Crissy was filled with her lovely sense of humor and infectious giggle.. She was a pleasure to be around and was a genuine beauty inside and out. Our hearts break for John’s tremendous loss and that of the entire family. We send our most heartfelt sympathies. With love, Nonie and Bill

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Nonie J Fickling says:

August 20, 2020

There is a common thread among the lovely comments about Chrissy and we couldn’t agree more. Every visit with her was filled with her infectious giggle and clever sense of humor. She was truly a beautiful woman inside and out. Our hearts ache for John’s tremendous loss and that of the entire family. We send our most heartfelt sympathies. With love, Nonie and Bill

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