The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., September 18, 1975, page 14

CHAPPEL RITES TO BE HELD THURS. 11 A.M.

     Walter Gordon Chappel, a resident of White Salmon since 1919, passed away at Hood River Memorial Hospital on Sept. 15th at the age of 81 years. He was born to Mary and Alfred Chappel on March 18, 1894 in Staffa, Ontario, Canada.
     Mr. Chappel was a retired mill wright and with the exception of a short time, spent at Trout Lake and Washougal, he had lived in this community since moving from Canada. He had been employed by the Northwestern Lumber Co. for a number of years and was well known as an excellent saw filer.
     He was united in marriage in Saskatchewan, Canada on Nov. 28, 1918. To this union were born a daughter and five sons. He is survived by: his wife, Clara, White Salmon; a daughter, Doris Dillon, White Salmon; four sons: Walter Gordon Chappel, Jr., of White Salmon, Maurice A. Chappel of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Kenneth L. Chappel of Monterey, Ca., and Gene F. Chappel of Salinas, Ca. One son, Roy, preceded him in death. Also surviving are two sisters: Ollie Getty and Nettie Fowler, both of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, and a number of nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held today Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. at Gardner's Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Howard and Rev. M.L. Galligan of Hood River officiating. Interment will be at White Salmon Cemetery.
     The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to: Lyle Resource Center for Handicapped Children, Lyle, Washington 98635.

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