Charles Dixon Kapple Jr Obituary (1925 - 2016)

Charles Dixon Kapple, Jr. (Dick) Click here to listen to the funeral recording. Charles Dixon Kapple, Jr. (Dick) age 91, was called back to his heavenly home on October 9, 2016. Dick was born August 16, 1925 in Ogden, Utah, son of Charles Dixon and Claire Bradford Kapple. He was raised in Ogden along with his three sisters and attended Ogden High School where his father taught math and coached. Dick entered the Army in 1944 at the age of 18 and served in WWII in France and Luxembourg. He served in the 351st Engineer G.S. Regiment and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, Dick returned to Utah and attended Utah State University in Logan where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He served for several more years in the Army Reserve as a Captain. He was an avid Utah State Aggie fan and attended many of their sporting events over the years. His father had played both football and basketball for the Aggies. Dick worked for over 35 years with the Pillsbury Company and was the animal feed operations manager in Ogden. He also served as the president of the Utah Feed Manufacturers and Dealers Association. Dick married Elaine Ford on June 11, 1952. They were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. They are the parents of 5 children. Dick and Elaine have been lifelong members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Although he had many church callings over the years, the one he enjoyed most was that of home teacher. He also enjoyed his time as a service missionary for several years with his wife Elaine. Dick loved to play handball at the old Deseret Gym winning many tournaments. In his later years he took to swimming and golf for his exercise. Dick will long be remembered as a wonderful husband and father. Dad's barbequed turkeys on the grill and roasted marshmallows on the stovetop along with over 50 years of annual family trips to the cabins at Colter Bay on Jackson Lake are special memories. He had a kind and gentle manner with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was often seen pulling them in a wagon up the street. Despite failing health for the last several years, he persevered and displayed a unique stamina and courage. He was a great example of those defined as part of "The Greatest Generation". Dick is survived by his wife Elaine and their 5 children: Dixon Kapple (Lorl), Sue Anne Davis (Mark), Karen Anderson (Charlie), Brad Kapple (Tracy), JeNae McFarland (Ed). They have 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sisters Jean (Jim - deceased) Macintosh, and Joanne (Dave) Layne. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Alice (Stanley) Richardson. The family is grateful for the extra care dad received over the last year from Encompass Home Health along with the care he received from the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home. We would also like to thank his wife Elaine for her tireless efforts to help care for dad over the last several years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14th at the Malan's Peak ward, 1643 26th Street in Ogden. Friends may visit family on Thursday, October 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary (845 Washington Blvd.) and on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service. Interment at the Ogden City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 13, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMalans Peak Ward 1643 26th Street Ogden, UT 84404 October 14, 2016 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 October 14, 2016