Ruby Morine Chapman

Mrs. Ruby Morine Bonner Chapman was born November 14, 1932 to Josiah Valentine and Effie (Campbell) Bonner and departed this life October 24, 2015 at the Buffalo Prairie Care Center, Buffalo , Missouri. On January 28, 1951 she married her childhood sweetheart, Billy Eugene McDowell and to this union three children were born. Billy passed away on August 1, 1961. On August 10, 1974 she married William Edward Chapman, who survives. They shared 42 wonderful years together. Ruby was saved as a young child and was a member of First Baptist Church, Buffalo and most recently Crossroads Baptist Church in Buffalo. She was a 50 year member of Macks Creek Chapter #20, Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Gideon Auxiliary, was a past president of the Macks Creek Alumni Association and of Macks Creek Parent Teacher Association. She retired from Buffalo Medical Center in 1998, where she worked for 22 years. Following her retirement, she worked with her husband, Bill, in his hardware store. Ruby enjoyed that time in her life most of all. She enjoyed painting, crocheting and crafting in her retirement years until she was no longer able to do so. Her children and grandchildren were the highlight of her life. She loved to dote on them and made sure they had anything they wanted. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, William E. (Bill) Chapman; daughter, Linda Clopp and husband, Mike of Macks Creek; sons: Joe Bill McDowell of Buffalo and Ronald Eugene McDowell and wife Helen of Fair Grove. Grandchildren: Cecily Wilkinson and husband Mike of Olathe, Kansas, Erin Burtis and husband Eric of of Olathe, Kansas, Sarah Van Bibber and husband Kevin of Blue Springs, Missouri and Ryan McDowell and wife Katy of Pierce City, Missouri. Great Grandchildren: Lauren and Charlie Wilkinson, Ava and Harper Burtis, Carter Van Bibber, Zetta Ruby and Jesse Eugene McDowell. An Aunt, Charlotte Bonner, and Sister-in-law, Sandra Bonner. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 27th at Two P.M. in the Montgomery-Viets Chapel with Bro. Russell Adams officiating. Casketbearers will be: Ryan McDowell, Kevin Van Bibber, Mike Wilkinson, Eric Burtis, Joe Moulder and Hal Chapman. Music Selections will include: "Amazing Grace," "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me and "There's A Land That Is Fairer Than Day." Interment will be in Macks Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 P.M. with an Eastern Star Service at 6 P.M.

Ruby Morine Chapman

November 14, 1932 - October 24, 2015