Obituary for Herbert Lee Capps
Herbert Lee (H. Lee) Capps, 74, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. He was born June 28, 1942, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of the late Joe Hall and Roberta (Casteel) Capps. On November 24, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, Lee was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Pitman who survives at their home.
Lee was a 1960 graduate of Liberty High School, Liberty, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Dennison University, Granville, Ohio. In 1967 he began his successful career in Personnel with the City of Kansas City. Lee was employed by the State of Missouri Office of Administration from 1973 until his retirement as Director of the Division of Personnel in 2002.
He was a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Christopher Casey Chapter, where he served in many capacities, including President. He also served as Secretary, Registrar, and Executive Secretary on the Board of the Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution. Lee was extremely proud of the numerous awards he received for his excellent work in the field of personnel and for SAR.
Lee enjoyed reading a variety of books, genealogy, including preparing and publishing two family histories, writing an annual "K.C. Royals Prospectus", being "the most avid Royals baseball fan", sibling weekends at the lake, time spent with family and friends as well as being a test judge for the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club. He also cherished time spent with the family cats: Maggie Mae, Murphy and McGee, with whom he had a special bond.
Along with Nancy, his wife of more than 49 years, Lee is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lee Capps, Jefferson City, and son, Philip Lee Capps, Holts Summit; his five siblings: Mary Alice Dobberstine (E.L.), Liberty; Robert C. Capps (Josephine), Liberty; George H. Capps (Martha), West Des Moines, IA; Thomas C. Capps (Marcia), Liberty; and Martha L. Capps (Dick Ward), Eden Prairie, MN; and sister-in-law, Cheryl (Pitman) Ocker, Jefferson City, and host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Curtis Capps.
Friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. A reception will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made to SAR American History Center or to MSSDAR Roberta Casteel Capps Scholarship c/o Houser-Millard.
Arrangements under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com
This is Lee's son, Phil, posting on his behalf.
Sadly, he passed away on Friday the 23rd.
I wish to post his own words -- and a few others -- that he wanted shared:
“We all have the same fatal disease—we are alive.”
--Robert A. Heinein
“We are made of star stuff, and to star stuff we will return.”
--Carl Sagan
“Life is but a walking shadow; A poor player who struts and frets his hour upon
the stage, and then is heard no more…”
--William Shakespeare
“It is awfully dark out there, and it lasts a long time.”
--John D. McDonald
The words of these worthy writers may serve as a summary of my thoughts in facing inevitability of the subject of his missive.
All in all, I’ve had a pretty good run. I have seen some things, and done some things, and had some fun, and missed a lot of life’s potential disasters. Best of all, I have had loving and supportive family and friends who have made the journey worthwhile -- and made me a better traveler.
I have had parents who gave me love, guidance, and support. I have had brothers and sisters who became my very good friends. I have had a loving companion who has been wife, lover, and my very best friend. My children have brought joy -- and spice of other kinds -- into my life. I have had a few old and dear friends who have given me countless hours of pleasurable companionship. Many other people, although not as close, have nevertheless helped me along the way. It may not have been an award-winning performance, but I have many, many people to thank for making it possible.
I have tried to live as a civilized human being -- tried to use the human capacity of intelligence to control the human weaknesses that live within us all. I have tried to think clearly, decide objectively, deal honestly, and express empathy for my fellow travelers. I do not claim that I have always succeeded -- only that I have tried. I hope that people I have touched will have had some cause to feel positively about the experience. The good will of those I leave behind is my hope of immortality.
Oh, I have regrets—I think everyone has regrets. I have a long list of mistakes, failures and disappointments that I regret. But my greatest regret is that I have spent way too much time worrying over my mistakes, failures and disappointments and have failed to enjoy my life more. Just my nature, I guess.
And I regret that there are questions that I will never know the answers to. Some are BIG questions: Can the human race survive its many shortcomings and fulfill the promise of its intelligence? Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? Some are lesser: Will the Royals ever win another pennant?
Anyway, I thank those who have loved, helped, and been with me through my time. May your days be long and filled with health and happiness; may you live at peace with yourself and the world.
Herbert Lee Capps, June 28, 1942-June 23, 2017
Herbert Lee (H. Lee) Capps, 74, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. He was born June 28, 1942, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of the late Joe Hall and Roberta (Casteel) Capps. On November 24, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, Lee was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Pitman who survives at their home.
Lee was a 1960 graduate of Liberty High School, Liberty, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Dennison University, Granville, Ohio. In 1967 he began his successful career in Personnel with the City of Kansas City. Lee was employed by the State of Missouri Office of Administration from 1973 until his retirement as Director of the Division of Personnel in 2002.
He was a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Christopher Casey Chapter, where he served in many capacities, including President. He also served as Secretary, Registrar, and Executive Secretary on the Board of the Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution. Lee was extremely proud of the numerous awards he received for his excellent work in the field of personnel and for SAR.
Lee enjoyed reading a variety of books, genealogy, including preparing and publishing two family histories, writing an annual "K.C. Royals Prospectus", being "the most avid Royals baseball fan", sibling weekends at the lake, time spent with family and friends as well as being a test judge for the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club. He also cherished time spent with the family cats: Maggie Mae, Murphy and McGee, with whom he had a special bond.
Along with Nancy, his wife of more than 49 years, Lee is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lee Capps, Jefferson City, and son, Philip Lee Capps, Holts Summit; his five siblings: Mary Alice Dobberstine (E.L.), Liberty; Robert C. Capps (Josephine), Liberty; George H. Capps (Martha), West Des Moines, IA; Thomas C. Capps (Marcia), Liberty; and Martha L. Capps (Dick Ward), Eden Prairie, MN; and sister-in-law, Cheryl (Pitman) Ocker, Jefferson City, and host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Curtis Capps.
Friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. A reception will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made to SAR American History Center or to MSSDAR Roberta Casteel Capps Scholarship c/o Houser-Millard.
Arrangements under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com
This is Lee's son, Phil, posting on his behalf.
Sadly, he passed away on Friday the 23rd.
I wish to post his own words -- and a few others -- that he wanted shared:
“We all have the same fatal disease—we are alive.”
--Robert A. Heinein
“We are made of star stuff, and to star stuff we will return.”
--Carl Sagan
“Life is but a walking shadow; A poor player who struts and frets his hour upon
the stage, and then is heard no more…”
--William Shakespeare
“It is awfully dark out there, and it lasts a long time.”
--John D. McDonald
The words of these worthy writers may serve as a summary of my thoughts in facing inevitability of the subject of his missive.
All in all, I’ve had a pretty good run. I have seen some things, and done some things, and had some fun, and missed a lot of life’s potential disasters. Best of all, I have had loving and supportive family and friends who have made the journey worthwhile -- and made me a better traveler.
I have had parents who gave me love, guidance, and support. I have had brothers and sisters who became my very good friends. I have had a loving companion who has been wife, lover, and my very best friend. My children have brought joy -- and spice of other kinds -- into my life. I have had a few old and dear friends who have given me countless hours of pleasurable companionship. Many other people, although not as close, have nevertheless helped me along the way. It may not have been an award-winning performance, but I have many, many people to thank for making it possible.
I have tried to live as a civilized human being -- tried to use the human capacity of intelligence to control the human weaknesses that live within us all. I have tried to think clearly, decide objectively, deal honestly, and express empathy for my fellow travelers. I do not claim that I have always succeeded -- only that I have tried. I hope that people I have touched will have had some cause to feel positively about the experience. The good will of those I leave behind is my hope of immortality.
Oh, I have regrets—I think everyone has regrets. I have a long list of mistakes, failures and disappointments that I regret. But my greatest regret is that I have spent way too much time worrying over my mistakes, failures and disappointments and have failed to enjoy my life more. Just my nature, I guess.
And I regret that there are questions that I will never know the answers to. Some are BIG questions: Can the human race survive its many shortcomings and fulfill the promise of its intelligence? Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? Some are lesser: Will the Royals ever win another pennant?
Anyway, I thank those who have loved, helped, and been with me through my time. May your days be long and filled with health and happiness; may you live at peace with yourself and the world.
Herbert Lee Capps, June 28, 1942-June 23, 2017
Obituary for Herbert Lee Capps
Herbert Lee (H. Lee) Capps, 74, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. He was born June 28, 1942, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of the late Joe Hall and Roberta (Casteel) Capps. On November 24, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, Lee was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Pitman who survives at their home.
Lee was a 1960 graduate of Liberty High School, Liberty, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Dennison University, Granville, Ohio. In 1967 he began his successful career in Personnel with the City of Kansas City. Lee was employed by the State of Missouri Office of Administration from 1973 until his retirement as Director of the Division of Personnel in 2002.
He was a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Christopher Casey Chapter, where he served in many capacities, including President. He also served as Secretary, Registrar, and Executive Secretary on the Board of the Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution. Lee was extremely proud of the numerous awards he received for his excellent work in the field of personnel and for SAR.
Lee enjoyed reading a variety of books, genealogy, including preparing and publishing two family histories, writing an annual "K.C. Royals Prospectus", being "the most avid Royals baseball fan", sibling weekends at the lake, time spent with family and friends as well as being a test judge for the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club. He also cherished time spent with the family cats: Maggie Mae, Murphy and McGee, with whom he had a special bond.
Along with Nancy, his wife of more than 49 years, Lee is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lee Capps, Jefferson City, and son, Philip Lee Capps, Holts Summit; his five siblings: Mary Alice Dobberstine (E.L.), Liberty; Robert C. Capps (Josephine), Liberty; George H. Capps (Martha), West Des Moines, IA; Thomas C. Capps (Marcia), Liberty; and Martha L. Capps (Dick Ward), Eden Prairie, MN; and sister-in-law, Cheryl (Pitman) Ocker, Jefferson City, and host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Curtis Capps.
Friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. A reception will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made to SAR American History Center or to MSSDAR Roberta Casteel Capps Scholarship c/o Houser-Millard.
Arrangements under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com
This is Lee's son, Phil, posting on his behalf.
Sadly, he passed away on Friday the 23rd.
I wish to post his own words -- and a few others -- that he wanted shared:
“We all have the same fatal disease—we are alive.”
--Robert A. Heinein
“We are made of star stuff, and to star stuff we will return.”
--Carl Sagan
“Life is but a walking shadow; A poor player who struts and frets his hour upon
the stage, and then is heard no more…”
--William Shakespeare
“It is awfully dark out there, and it lasts a long time.”
--John D. McDonald
The words of these worthy writers may serve as a summary of my thoughts in facing inevitability of the subject of his missive.
All in all, I’ve had a pretty good run. I have seen some things, and done some things, and had some fun, and missed a lot of life’s potential disasters. Best of all, I have had loving and supportive family and friends who have made the journey worthwhile -- and made me a better traveler.
I have had parents who gave me love, guidance, and support. I have had brothers and sisters who became my very good friends. I have had a loving companion who has been wife, lover, and my very best friend. My children have brought joy -- and spice of other kinds -- into my life. I have had a few old and dear friends who have given me countless hours of pleasurable companionship. Many other people, although not as close, have nevertheless helped me along the way. It may not have been an award-winning performance, but I have many, many people to thank for making it possible.
I have tried to live as a civilized human being -- tried to use the human capacity of intelligence to control the human weaknesses that live within us all. I have tried to think clearly, decide objectively, deal honestly, and express empathy for my fellow travelers. I do not claim that I have always succeeded -- only that I have tried. I hope that people I have touched will have had some cause to feel positively about the experience. The good will of those I leave behind is my hope of immortality.
Oh, I have regrets—I think everyone has regrets. I have a long list of mistakes, failures and disappointments that I regret. But my greatest regret is that I have spent way too much time worrying over my mistakes, failures and disappointments and have failed to enjoy my life more. Just my nature, I guess.
And I regret that there are questions that I will never know the answers to. Some are BIG questions: Can the human race survive its many shortcomings and fulfill the promise of its intelligence? Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? Some are lesser: Will the Royals ever win another pennant?
Anyway, I thank those who have loved, helped, and been with me through my time. May your days be long and filled with health and happiness; may you live at peace with yourself and the world.
Herbert Lee Capps, June 28, 1942-June 23, 2017
Herbert Lee (H. Lee) Capps, 74, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. He was born June 28, 1942, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of the late Joe Hall and Roberta (Casteel) Capps. On November 24, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, Lee was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Pitman who survives at their home.
Lee was a 1960 graduate of Liberty High School, Liberty, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Dennison University, Granville, Ohio. In 1967 he began his successful career in Personnel with the City of Kansas City. Lee was employed by the State of Missouri Office of Administration from 1973 until his retirement as Director of the Division of Personnel in 2002.
He was a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Christopher Casey Chapter, where he served in many capacities, including President. He also served as Secretary, Registrar, and Executive Secretary on the Board of the Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution. Lee was extremely proud of the numerous awards he received for his excellent work in the field of personnel and for SAR.
Lee enjoyed reading a variety of books, genealogy, including preparing and publishing two family histories, writing an annual "K.C. Royals Prospectus", being "the most avid Royals baseball fan", sibling weekends at the lake, time spent with family and friends as well as being a test judge for the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club. He also cherished time spent with the family cats: Maggie Mae, Murphy and McGee, with whom he had a special bond.
Along with Nancy, his wife of more than 49 years, Lee is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lee Capps, Jefferson City, and son, Philip Lee Capps, Holts Summit; his five siblings: Mary Alice Dobberstine (E.L.), Liberty; Robert C. Capps (Josephine), Liberty; George H. Capps (Martha), West Des Moines, IA; Thomas C. Capps (Marcia), Liberty; and Martha L. Capps (Dick Ward), Eden Prairie, MN; and sister-in-law, Cheryl (Pitman) Ocker, Jefferson City, and host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Curtis Capps.
Friends will be received from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. A reception will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made to SAR American History Center or to MSSDAR Roberta Casteel Capps Scholarship c/o Houser-Millard.
Arrangements under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com
This is Lee's son, Phil, posting on his behalf.
Sadly, he passed away on Friday the 23rd.
I wish to post his own words -- and a few others -- that he wanted shared:
“We all have the same fatal disease—we are alive.”
--Robert A. Heinein
“We are made of star stuff, and to star stuff we will return.”
--Carl Sagan
“Life is but a walking shadow; A poor player who struts and frets his hour upon
the stage, and then is heard no more…”
--William Shakespeare
“It is awfully dark out there, and it lasts a long time.”
--John D. McDonald
The words of these worthy writers may serve as a summary of my thoughts in facing inevitability of the subject of his missive.
All in all, I’ve had a pretty good run. I have seen some things, and done some things, and had some fun, and missed a lot of life’s potential disasters. Best of all, I have had loving and supportive family and friends who have made the journey worthwhile -- and made me a better traveler.
I have had parents who gave me love, guidance, and support. I have had brothers and sisters who became my very good friends. I have had a loving companion who has been wife, lover, and my very best friend. My children have brought joy -- and spice of other kinds -- into my life. I have had a few old and dear friends who have given me countless hours of pleasurable companionship. Many other people, although not as close, have nevertheless helped me along the way. It may not have been an award-winning performance, but I have many, many people to thank for making it possible.
I have tried to live as a civilized human being -- tried to use the human capacity of intelligence to control the human weaknesses that live within us all. I have tried to think clearly, decide objectively, deal honestly, and express empathy for my fellow travelers. I do not claim that I have always succeeded -- only that I have tried. I hope that people I have touched will have had some cause to feel positively about the experience. The good will of those I leave behind is my hope of immortality.
Oh, I have regrets—I think everyone has regrets. I have a long list of mistakes, failures and disappointments that I regret. But my greatest regret is that I have spent way too much time worrying over my mistakes, failures and disappointments and have failed to enjoy my life more. Just my nature, I guess.
And I regret that there are questions that I will never know the answers to. Some are BIG questions: Can the human race survive its many shortcomings and fulfill the promise of its intelligence? Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the Universe? Some are lesser: Will the Royals ever win another pennant?
Anyway, I thank those who have loved, helped, and been with me through my time. May your days be long and filled with health and happiness; may you live at peace with yourself and the world.
Herbert Lee Capps, June 28, 1942-June 23, 2017
