Donnie G. LACHAPELLE

Donnie G. LaChapelle (Chachi) passed away Friday, December 16, 2005 at the age of 38. Donnie was born August 29, 1967 in Portland, Oregon. He was raised in Corbett, Oregon and attended Corbett High School. A funeral service will be held on December 28, 2005 at 10:30 AM in Lincoln Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow. Donnie is survived by his mother, Marilyn Trachsel; father, Donald LaChapelle and step-mother, Danette LaChapelle; brother, Chad LaChapelle and sister-in-law Trina LaChapelle, niece Savannah and nephew Spencer LaChapelle; grandparents Helen LaChapelle, Arnie and Betty Trachsel, and Ed and Lois Trachsel; 6 aunts, 4 uncles, 11 cousins; and as close as family members, Patty Keplinger, Todd Redfern and Rick Steel. Donnie was preceded in death by his brother Bryon and grandfather Mel LaChapelle. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donnie's name to Doernbecher Children's Hospital will be appreciated. Published in The Oregonian on 12/28/2005.