Maynard Bruce Chapman
Jan. 24, 1937 - Aug. 27, 2017

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – In loving memory of Bruce Chapman – an adored husband, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who passed away at the age of 80 on Aug. 27, 2017.

At the time, he was living at his home in Clearlake, where he resided for 17 years.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Chapman; his children, Tami Chapman, Scott Chapman, Keith Chapman and Kathleen Freno; his four grandchildren, Brad, Jacqui, Trevor and Gina; and three great-grandchildren, Vivienne, Julien and Felicienne.

Bruce was born in New York in 1937 and moved to California when he was a teenager.

He served in the Air Force and worked as an architect. After living in Los Angeles and Benicia for many years, Bruce retired in Clearlake in the year 2000.

In his spare time, Bruce loved to fish, sail and spend time with his wife, Sharon.

Bruce was the happiest when he was sailing at sea or fishing. He had a great sense of humor and was always willing to laugh at himself and those around him.

Bruce also loved animals, especially his cats, and he enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Bruce’s dedication services will be held at the Jones and Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.