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In memory of
Thomas "Tom" John Chapo, Sr.
November 7, 1946 - March 18, 2024
Nov 7, 1946 - Mar 18, 2024
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Thomas John Chapo, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2024, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, after a long battle with cancer.
Tom was born on November 7, 1946, to Eugene and Selma, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. After graduating from Northside High School (Fort Smith) in 1964, he went on to study pre-engineering at Westark Community College and then engineering at the University of Arkansas – the beginning of his lifelong, at times unruly, …
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I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I worked with Tom and honestly he was the best to work with. Will truly miss him, …
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I worked with Tom and honestly he was the best to work with. W…
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I worked with Tom and hones…
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What were Tom's favorite drinks?
A nice cold Nehi, 7-Up, and that special Apple Beer from Arkansas.
A nice cold Nehi, 7-Up, and that special Apple Beer from Arkansas.
A nice cold Nehi, 7-Up, and that special Apple Beer from Arkansas.
What were Tom's favorite vacation spots?
He loved the outdoors. We camped all over the USA. He wanted to see it all mountain…
He loved the outdoors. We camped all over the USA. He wanted to see it all mountains, dessert…
He loved the outdoors. We camped all over the USA. He wanted to see it all mountains, desserts, the coast, he found be…
What were Tom's favorite books?
He loved studying the scriptures. He also loved church books by Truman Madsen and H…
He loved studying the scriptures. He also loved church books by Truman Madsen and Hugh Nibley…
He loved studying the scriptures. He also loved church books by Truman Madsen and Hugh Nibley. He loved reading magaz…
What were Tom's favorite performances to watch?
He loved to watch sporting events. He loved star gazing. He loved live concerts if …
He loved to watch sporting events. He loved star gazing. He loved live concerts if it was one…
He loved to watch sporting events. He loved star gazing. He loved live concerts if it was one of his favorite bands. …
Timeline
Born
November 7th, 1946
Graduated from high school
1964
Northside High School, North B Street, Fort Smith, AR
Graduated from college
1969
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor's of Science
Survived by
Gwendolyn (McLain) Chapo
Wife
Lainie Dalby
Daughter
Thomas J. Chapo, Jr.
Son
LeTracia "Tracie" Rose
Daughter
Stephenie Dellenbach
Daughter
Matthew Chapo
Son
Predeceased by
John Carlos Chapo
Son, 1982-1982
Selma (Judge) Chapo
Mother
Marie (Judge) McAnally
Aunt
Eugene Chapo
Father
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