Howard Lee Capener

Riverside - Howard Lee Capener, 93, of Riverside, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2004 in Tremonton. He was born on April 1, 1911 in Riverside, the son of Alfred Albert Rigby Capener and Myrtle Cleveland. He married Lola Hunsaker on June 17, 1936 in the Logan LDS Temple. Lola passed away on March 1, 2004. Howard was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was Bishop of the Belmont Ward when the Belmont Chapel was built. He also served as Stake Clerk, Stake Mission President and President of the 187th Quorum of Seventies. He worked at the Logan Temple. He served on the District Scout Committee and was the PTA President at the Bear River High School. He is survived by his children - Gordon L. Capener, Neil LuAnn Capener and Lynn Sheila Capener all of Riverside, Eldon Jean Capener of Riverdale, LaPriel Cyril Welch of Brigham City, and Betty David Rich of Syracuse; 25 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, six brothers including - Russell and Nolan, and sisters - Lillian Tingey and Margaret Coombs. The family wishes to give sincere thanks to the Bear River Valley Care Center and the IHC Hospice and Homecare for their compassionate care and kindness. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the Belmont LDS Church, 16925 North 5200 West, Riverside with Bishop Jay A. Capener officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 7, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Rogers & Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, and Wednesday from 10:30 - 11:30 at the Church. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery.