Joan was “truly a good example of Christian faith in action” as quoted by her niece, Karen. When Jim's health failed, she could be found on the tractor or in the combine, by his side, so he could safely continue doing his life's work. Joan was a farm wife, always working side-by-side with her husband. The family grew with nine grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. To this union, three daughters were born: Connie Joan, Jolene Kay, and Cheryl Irene. It will never work.” She lacked six days of spending 51 years with the love of her life, when Jim passed away on Dec. She never forgot the words of her neighbor that told her, “Joan, you are too young. 31, 1949, Joan married James Edward Haley at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Nodaway. Joan played basketball while in high school, but her competitive nature never let her finish a game, as she fouled out of every game she played. She then attended and finished her school years in Nodaway. Joan attended country schools south of Corning until sixth grade, when her family moved to the Turner Farm north of Nodaway (which she and Jim purchased in 1969). Joan was the second child born to Cecil and Arlene (Anderson) Rhamy, with siblings, Duane, Patricia, and Robert. 29, 1933, on a farm north of Nodaway, four miles from her present-day home of 70+ years. Memories and online condolences may be left at Joyce Joan (Rhamy) Haley was born Oct. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Joan’s name, to be determined. Burial was at the Methodist Grove Cemetery at Nodaway. 26, at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center at 701 Seventh St. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Corning Specialty Care in Corning, Iowa. Joyce Joan Haley (Rhamy), 89, of Nodaway, Iowa, entered eternal rest Saturday, Sept. Preceding Bill in death was his wife Betty in January 2020 his parents, William and Pauline Chapman sister, Mary Nichols and brother-in-law Stan Nichols.īill is survived by his three sons, Rick Chapman of Creston, Rod Chapman (Diane Kitzman) of Kearney, Neb., and Dan (Marie) Chapman of Creston four grandchildren, Devon (Josh) Cross, Alex Chapman, Mikel (Tina) Curtis, and Mark Curtis and six great-grandchildren, Olivia and Willow Cross Taya, Cade, Izabelle and Avalyn Curtis. In their later years, Bill and Betty loved going to the casino and if they were not at home, they were probably there. Another form of racing that Bill loved was horse racing with many trips to Ak-Sar-Ben. The most popular race track Bill attended was Adams County Speedway where he was inducted to the Hall Of Fame. Bill’s interest in stock car racing took him to many different dirt tracks all across the Midwest. He raised his own cattle and hogs for many years. Bill always enjoyed going to the area sale barns to purchase livestock and socialize. Over the years, Bill’s interest in agriculture led him to being a livestock buyer and the crop production was more part-time. Bill farmed with his father in Adams County on the family farm until it was sold in the early 1990s. The couple were blessed with the birth of three sons: Rick, Rod, and Dan. 6, 1960, Bill was united in marriage to his long-time sweetheart, Betty Blazek, in Creston. 8, 1959, Bill enlisted in the Army National Guard and was Honorably Discharged on June 30, 1965. William was raised and educated in Adams and Union counties, graduating from Cromwell High School with the class of 1955. 9, 1938, the son of William and Pauline (Lane) Chapman. Condolences can be shared online at William Junior Chapman was born near Prescott, Iowa, in Adams County on Jan. Memorial contributions may be directed to the William Chapman Memorial Fund, to be determined at a future date. Bill will be laid to rest along with his wife Betty in Graceland Cemetery. 29, at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center in Creston. Bill Chapman, 85, of Creston, Iowa, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept.
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