Harold S. Chipman, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home on the Muskegon River. He was born April 16, 1928 in Deerfield Township, Mecosta County the son of Marion D. and Anna M. (Nelson) Chipman. Harold graduated from Morley High School in 1946 and married Arlene L. Shafer in 1947. The couple made their home on the family farm in Morley that Harold operated for many years. He was the bus foreman at Morley-Stanwood schools until 1968. He then became owner/operator of the Rogers Heights Service Center for 39 years. Harold was a charter member of the Stanwood Lions Club, a member of the Aetna Grange in his younger years and he was a faithful member of the Northland United Methodist Church in Stanwood for many years. Harold loved to travel in his RV with his wife Arlene; they made many trips south to Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events and was a huge Mohawk fan. Harold loved to stop and chat with people at home and on his travels. He will be forever remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Arlene L. Chipman; three children, Linda (Jim) Biller of Big Rapids, Kevin Chipman of Big Rapids, Brian (Caroline) Chipman of Canton; eight grandchildren, Justin Nitz, Kimberly Nitz, Ryan (Angie) Biller, Scott (Jennifer) Biller, Brent (Megan) Biller, Lauren Chipman, Evan Chipman, Katelyn Chipman; five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Lynsey, Cole, Broden, Brooks Biller; a sister, Mildred Ann (Fred) Overeem of Rockford and several nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Patricia Chipman Nitz in 1987. Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16th 2013 at the Northland United Methodist Church in Stanwood with Pastor Dominic Tommy officiating. The family will greet friends on Sunday, Dec. 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Burial will be at the Aetna Township Cemetery in Morley. Memorial contributions in Harold's name may be made to the Northland United Methodist Church in Stanwood.