Lynn C. Chapman

Lynn C. Chapman September 24, 1953 - July 7, 2025 Lynn Cedric Chapman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Glen Allen, Virginia after a courageous battle with a degenerative liver disease. Born in Long Beach, California, Lynn spent his childhood in Louisiana and Virginia graduating from James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia in 1971. Lynn served a church mission in Japan from 1972-1974. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1978 with a degree in electrical engineering and later earned a Masters and PhD in Public Policy from George Mason University in 2009. Lynn married his eternal companion, Kathryn Sue (Susie) Bowers, in the Mesa Arizona Temple on December 30, 1975. Together they raised seven children in the northern Virginia area. Lynn was a pioneer in fiber optic communications technology who co-founded Licom and later served as CEO of Netrix Corporation. His diverse career included roles as a business consultant and opinion editor for the Deseret News, as well as teaching at Southern Virginia University. He also served on the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board and ran for office in the Virginia State Legislature. An Eagle Scout, Lynn was committed to scouting and youth development. He served as scoutmaster, chairman of the LDS scouting relations committee, and on the BSA executive board for the National Area Council. He received the Silver Beaver award and Wood Badge recognition. Lynn's dedication to scouting reflected his belief in developing character and leadership in young people. Lynn's membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was an important aspect of his life. He served in multiple leadership, service and missionary roles in the church. Most recently, he and his wife served as early morning seminary teachers and temple ordinance workers in the Richmond Virginia Temple. Lynn will be remembered for his cheerfulness, kindness, integrity, dedication to family, and his unique ability to mentor and counsel others. He is survived by his wife Susie, his seven children John (Kathryn), Kimball (Kandi), Karen Mahler (Aaron), Kathryn Brown (Ben), Jana Duncan (Russell), Sara Grajeda (Kyle), Kristen, twenty-nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, as well as his siblings: Val (Arlene), Arlene Carlson (Kendal), Janelle Clark, Annette Heitchew (Bob), Julie Gifford Owen (Wes), Robyn Price (Bob), Lori Dewey (Brett), Mike (Joanne). The family would like to express sincere gratitude for the excellent medical attention and care provided by the UVA and VCU healthcare teams and by VCU hospice. A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30 pm with the funeral immediately following at 7:00 pm at the Ashburn LDS church building located at 21015 Claiborne Pkwy, Ashburn, VA 20147. The internment will take place on Friday July 18, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Ebenezer Cemetery located at 20421 Airmont Rd Bluemont, VA 20135. In lieu of flowers Lynn’s family is encouraging donations to the Southern Virginia University Scholarship fund (https://svu.edu/giving/campaigns/scholarship-fund Zoom link for those unable to attend the funeral in person: Invite Link: https://zoom.us/j/96815411778?pwd=DsbBxKAJal8CKZQGnFyM5cnj32QADX.1 Meeting ID: 968 1541 1778 Passcode: 20147