Jan Edward Chapin

After a 9 month battle with cancer, Jan E. Chapin, age 50, went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 10, 2017. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, while surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 9, 1967 in Torrance, California. Jan enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving his Camaro and fishing as well as coaching children’s sports. He could always be found on Sunday afternoons cheering for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Jan is survived by his wife Janice; his children Stacey (Steven) Gum and Justin Chapin; grandchildren Lydia, Derek, Alayna and Wyatt; his mother Betty Chapin; his sisters Vicky Chapin and Judy (Ronnie) Runnels of Arkansas; Grandmother Sylvia (John) Berry; mother and father-in-law Kay (Lee) Newell and Chuck (Cheryl) Schoenborn; many nieces, nephews, cousins and his close friends Brett (Julie) Sloan. Jan was preceded in death by his father Ronald and his grandparents Ray and Alta Chapin. Jan’s family will meet with friends and relatives from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home – Dorr Chapel, 4330 18th St., Dorr, Michigan. Funeral Services for Jan will be 11am Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church – 4125 18th St., Dorr, Michigan. Interment will be in Jones Cemetery.

To honor Jan’s memory, memorial contributions may be directed to the Chapin College Fund. The family welcomes messages and memories in their online guestbook at www.kubiakcook.com.

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