Doug A. Chappell

Birth date: Mar 24, 1960 Death date: Sep 10, 2012

Mr. Douglas A. “Doug” Chappell, age 52, passed away Monday, September 10, 2012. He was born on March 24, 1960 in Grand Rapids to Ronald and Joyce (Kerber) Chappell. Although Doug lived in the greater Grand Rapids area for most of Read Obituary

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Lorie Schoen

6h ago

I'm sorry this is so late but would like to extend my deepest condolences to Doug's family and friends .
I grew up a street over from the Doug's family and his sister Debbie babysat at my home occasionally . Doug's older brothers along with Doug delivered newspapers in our neighborhood for several years.
Doug and I hung around for several years ,we were both active in sports and were great friends.
He would hang out over at my house and eat dinner then run home and eat .. my parents always got a kick out of that because Doug was such a tall slender guy.
We had alot of fun throughout the years , playing badminton, basketball and yard games .
Doug would sometimes take his the truck with the camper and our friends would load in and go to studio 28th drive in..
Doug was a great friend and all around good guy .
Im sure he touched the lives of all who knew him , and is deeply missed.
Lorie (Burdell) Schoen

Mark Van Sile

263w ago

Great Times at the University of Detroit with Doug Chappell.
Will never forget the good times and laughs we shared.
Always was a pleasure to watch you play basketball for the Titans.
Will never forget you Doug.

Mark Van Sile

Mike Case

715w ago

No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness,
And secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know...

William "Bill" Jamens

715w ago

in honor of Doug.

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Laurie Audo

716w ago

in honor of Doug.

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Tracy Ruel

716w ago

Kelly and family, I could go on and talk about how much Doug has meant to me from a basketball stand point, and how much he has helped Oakridge Basketball come back to respectability. Watching Doug and how he Loved his Grand kids (Joslynn, Hallie) was a bigger impact on me. He loved those kids and would do anything for them. I remember the first day Doug brought Joslynn to practice and it made me realize that we can continue to coach and make an impact on other kids lives, and make great memories for our own kids as well.The biggest memory I will have of Doug is for how he would just stop by the house to see how my dad was doing. Or how over the past 9 months as my family was going through hard times, when he saw me it wasn't about Basketball or how he was doing it was always about how is your Dad doing and what can he do to help. Doug was one of the nicest and most caring guys I have ever been around. He has made a huge impact in several people's lives (yours, players, coaches, friends, Kids, and Grandkids) I will never forget how he has impacted my life...

Tracy Ruel
Oakridge Basketball

Bill Jamieson

716w ago

Brent,Brian,Steve,mark and Craig were all great basketball players, but Doug was the best. It was a special honor to be on his team in high school. The memories have lasted a lifetime. My prayers go out to the Chappell family during this difficult time. Bill Jamieson

Rose Spoelman

716w ago

in honor of Doug.

I didn't know Doug personally but I know Kelly and the Giddings family.. My heart goes out to Kelly and the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time in your life.

Mark and Rose Spoelman
Ravenna, Mi

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Theresa Vida Romans

717w ago

So sorry to hear about Doug.I didn't know him personally,but I know he married into one heck of a family,so he must have been pretty special.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.God bless.

Gary Schmitt

717w ago

in honor of Doug.

I remiember going to the U of D to go to a concert with Doug and then going to a basketball players birthday party afterwards after all these years it's a memory I will cherish. Even though I wasn't a close friend of Doug's He never treated as if you weren't His kind heart I will remember the most

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