1942 - 2020
Early Life: Bill was born May 25, 1942, in Charleston, South Carolina, to William Elijah Chaplin Jr. and Elsie Mae Ouzts Chaplin. In 1955, his family moved to Provo, Utah, where Bill graduated from Provo High School.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: He attended Utah State University. Bill never forgot his Southern roots. He was a dedicated member of the IBEW and enjoyed many hours of volunteer work. He was an avid scouter and enjoyed the outdoors. Many a snowy morning would find him blowing snow from the neighborhood sidewalks and driveways. He was always willing to lend a hand and help someone in need. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was paramount in his life. William Elijah "Bill" Chaplin III peacefully passed away November 30, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 78.
Survived By: His loving wife, Joyce; sons, Aaron and Kurt; four grandchildren; a sister, Dora Schoenfeld; and three brothers: Jim, Erne, and Tillman Chaplin.
Preceded In Death By: His mother, father, and a sister, Lois Elizabeth Chaplin Andelin.
Services: Goff Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2020 | Goff Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1942 - 2020
Early Life: Bill was born May 25, 1942, in Charleston, South Carolina, to William Elijah Chaplin Jr. and Elsie Mae Ouzts Chaplin. In 1955, his family moved to Provo, Utah, where Bill graduated from Provo High School.
Life’s Work | Service | Interests: He attended Utah State University. Bill never forgot his Southern roots. He was a dedicated member of the IBEW and enjoyed many hours of volunteer work. He was an avid scouter and enjoyed the outdoors. Many a snowy morning would find him blowing snow from the neighborhood sidewalks and driveways. He was always willing to lend a hand and help someone in need. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was paramount in his life. William Elijah "Bill" Chaplin III peacefully passed away November 30, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 78.
Survived By: His loving wife, Joyce; sons, Aaron and Kurt; four grandchildren; a sister, Dora Schoenfeld; and three brothers: Jim, Erne, and Tillman Chaplin.
Preceded In Death By: His mother, father, and a sister, Lois Elizabeth Chaplin Andelin.
Services: Goff Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2020 | Goff Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Gravesite Details
Interment 5 Dec 2020
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