Barbara Chapman

Barbara "Barb" Lee (Westra) Chapman, 84 of rural Menahga passes away peacefully at CentraCare Hospital January 28, 2025 after complications from multiple acute strokes.

Barb was born August 19, 1940 at Wesley Hospital to Ernest and Mayme (Grewing) Westra. Barb was an only child raised in Nimrod and Montana with grace and etiquette. Barb graduated from Sebeka and set out on an adventure with friends, which was the beginning of her love to travel and working in the corporate world.

Barb worked for magazine publishing and advertising companies, often traveling for work. Later Barb met William "Bill" Chapman and they were united in marriage on June 15, 1976 at  Ft Snelling Chapel, St Paul. They made their life together in the cities until retiring in 1994 and moving home to Nimrod. In 2001 they moved to Florida for a few years before returning to build their home outside of Menahga.

Barb loved to travel, watch and feed the birds, have lunch with the ladies and visit with family and friends. Bard was always known for her bubbly witty personality and always looking classy. Barb is survived by family and friends near and far. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband and her parents.

A private internment will be held at Fort Snelling Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with Bill at a later date.

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