Richard Chapman

Richard Warren Chapman, 81, of Clearfield, Ut and Barnet, Vt, who always lived life to the fullest, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at Country Pines Retirement Community in Clinton, Ut., leaving a legacy of dedication, creativity, and love. Born on July 27, 1944, in Lake Wales, Florida, Richard spent his childhood in West Palm Beach, Florida. His family spent their summers in Barnet at Harvey’s Lake where he enjoyed water skiing and swimming. In Barnet, he would also meet Beverly Mae Willey, the woman who would become his wife of 57 years.
A proud Air Force veteran, Richard enlisted in March 1967 and spent two decades traveling the world while serving as an electrician in Civil Engineering. He achieved the rank of Tech Sergeant before retiring on March 31, 1987. His service included assignments in Taiwan, Korea, Belgium, and stateside at Edwards and Hill Air Force Bases.
After his military career, Richard drove long haul trucks and also drove buses for UTA. He also devoted his time to his passions. He was a talented woodworker and found joy in expressing his creativity through oil painting and various other crafts. An avid card player, he regularly played poker at the Clearfield Senior Center when in Utah and cribbage at the Lake View Grange and at home with friends when in Vermont. Above all, he loved and cherished his family and the active life they shared together.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Mary; his siblings, Mary Ester and Bill; his wife, Beverly; and his son, Thomas. His memory is carried on by his son, James (Shanna Stacey); his daughter-in-law, Barbara Reed; his brother-in-law, Richard Willey; and his six grandchildren, Logan, Bryce, Joshua, Jonathan, Maren and Alex. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
There will be a Celebration of Life in honor of Richard on September 6, 2025 from 6 to 8 PM at Myers Mortuary, 5865 S 1900 W, Roy Utah 84067. Richard will be laid to rest next to his wife with a private ceremony at the Barnet Center Cemetery in Vermont.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.