George William Cap

George William Cap - Col., U.S.A.F., Ret.
December 18, 1918 - July 26, 2005

LAYTON- George W. Cap passed away 26 July, 2005, at his home in Layton, UT. His son, Kelly William, was by his side. George was born December 18, 1918, Wilson, Kansas to William Paul Cap and Francis Mlquarek. He was raised on a farm and rode his pony to attend school in Lucas, Kansas.

May 3, 1942, he married Phyllis Ruth Brown at the Evangelical United Methodist Chruch in Lucas, Kansas. They were married over 61 wonderful years.

He entered the United States Army Air Corp in August, 1943, as an aviation cadet and Phyllis traveled extensively with him as he was transferred to many bases during his military career.

George was a command pilot with more than 13, 000 flying hours; of which, 1, 175 were logged in combat. During the Korean Conflict, he flew fifty-six combat missions where his aircraft was hit on twenty-six different occassions; each time managing to bring his aircraft back safely.

He spent twenty months in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict where he commanded a Special Photo Reconnaissance Unit and the 13th Tactical Bombardment Squadron. While in Vietnam, George spent several days in the jungle with the First Infantry Division participating in a helicopter assault.

Among his many assignments, George served as advisor to the Michigan Air National Guard and had a close look at Navy life when he was stationed with a U.S. Navy unit in San Diego, CA. where he served aboard a naval landing vessel. He was Vice-Commander of the 4609th Air Base Group at Kincheloe AFB, Michigan, and commander of the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Among his numerous awards, George has earned the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with Two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal with 32 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Bronze Star.

George retired in 1973 to Layton, UT, along with his beloved wife Phyllis. They were blessed with an active thirty years enjoying their favorite pastimes of fishing, hunting, attending military reunions, and autocross racing. Both George and Phyllis were members of the Sports Car Club of America. He took great pride and enjoyment in building and racing his own cars and has many close friends in the SCCA Organization. George also restored show cars and has several national championships to his credit.

George is survived by his son Kelly William of Tucson, AZ; a sister-in-law, Alice de Bord of Canton, Ohio; two nephews, Jerry (Vickie) Brown of Overland Park, Kansas and Timothy (Rosa) de Bord of Schererville, Indiana, and a niece Elizabeth (Robert) Donahue of Columbus, Ohio.

A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday, August 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, August 3rd from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at the mortuary. The funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 No. Fairfield Rd. in Layton. Interment will be at the Utah State Veterans Memorial Park.

Send condolences to the family at www.myeres-mortuary.com
VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
August 2, 2005
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Layton
250 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT 84041
August 3, 2005
10:00 AM
CemeteryUtah Veterans Memorial State Park
1711 S. Camp Williams Rd.
Bluffdale, UT
August 3, 2005
12:00 PM