Mr. Jonathan David Chapman

Chapman, Jonathan David Age 46, Minneapolis, MN. Passed away suddenly on June 18, 2019. Survived by his parents Barb and Tom, his brothers Jeff (Carla) and Daniel (Charis), his loving wife Michelle Ramier, children Jessica Racer (Evan), Wesley and Frankie, grandson Calvin, and many brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. After high school, Jon moved to Minneapolis, where he attended MCTC and then the U of MN. During a semester abroad in England, Jon was able to spend time in a mentor's darkroom, which sparked his interest in photography. This, along with a class he took with his brother Jeff, brought him to work at the Minnesota Daily and eventually to self-create a degree at the U of MN in Photography and Business. For Jon, photography was no mere hobby. Jon's passion and skill for photography flourished, and he eventually became a self-employed photographer and cinematographer. Jon saw the beauty in the mundane. Jon cajoled and engaged his subjects to reveal their inner beauty, which he keenly captured on film and video. Jon not only captured beauty, he lived it. He took annual camping trips with his son, Wesley, his brother and his nephew. He took family trips to Camp Du Nord and an annual trip to the North Shore with his daughter Frankie. His love for travel, photography, and his family manifested in a worldwide trip with Michelle, Wesley and Frankie for four months to explore Europe, Asia and New Zealand. He lovingly captured that experience in a book of exquisite photos. Jon recently found the beauty of being a grandfather to Calvin and the unique joy that a young child can bring. His love went well beyond family. While Jon knew so many people through his work, his children's activities, and his social life, when you saw him it seemed like your conversation was the most important one he would have that day. Services are to be held on Wednesday, June 26th at 11 am at Unitarian Universalist Wellspring Church at 3400 DuPont Ave. South in Minneapolis followed by a reception at Lakewood Cemetery at 3600 Hennepin Ave. South in Minneapolis. Memorials can be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness. Washburn-McReavy.com Davies Chapel 612-377-2203

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Mr. Jonathan David Chapman

June 14, 1973 - June 18, 2019

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Mr. Jonathan David Chapman

June 14, 1973 - June 18, 2019

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