Margaret “Margo” Ann (Youngstrom) Chapman, 92, a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, passed away on May 14, 2021, in Long Beach, California.

Margo was born on Oct. 20, 1928, in Alta, Iowa, to Carl and Dorothy (Andre) Youngstrom, and was raised on a farm near Nemaha, Iowa. She graduated with honors from Central Methodist College in Missouri in 1951. Shortly after graduation, she married Dr. Charles G. Chapman. They moved to Santa Barbara in 1959.

Margo found joy in spending time with family and friends, with bi-annual trips to Yosemite a favorite memory, and dedicating herself to serving the Santa Barbara community. She was a lifelong learner, an avid reader and traveler.

Margo had a passion for music and the arts, supporting Community Arts Music Association (CAMA), Music Academy of the West, symphony, opera, museums and theater. She was an active member in her church at both La Mesa Community Church and First Congregational Church.

Margo’s commitment to service was evident in the number of organizations she was involved with over the years. She served as president of Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM), CAMA, and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Margo chaired the Santa Barbara Commission for Women. She was on the board of Santa Barbara’s Toba Sister City, and California’s Medical Auxiliary. Margo also served as an advisor to the Junior League, the Visiting Nurse Association and its Area Agency on Aging.

Margo was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Charles G. Chapman. She is survived by her six children John (Roxanne), Andrea Sears (Sidney), Richard, Julia (Charles Andres), James (Tracie), and Carol (Brian Billard). She was blessed with seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The family will hold a private service at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CALM or CAMA, or raise a toast in her memory with a glass of champagne.