Our dear husband, father, and grandfather; Harold "L" Kapp, passed away February 12, 2015 of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was the born October 5, 1934, to Richard (Derk) Kapp and Edna Jane Little Kapp in Ogden, Utah, the third child of 10 children: Richard Little, Janice Moreno (deceased), Elva, Betty Dalcin, Robert, Joan Anthony, William, Georgia Brown, and Frank (deceased).
He attended school in Ogden, Utah, and was a talented athlete, excelling in basketball, baseball and football. He also had a beautiful singing voice and performed in various musical endeavors. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed the company of many dear friends.
At the age of 18 he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates; however, was released due to an injury he sustained while playing. Harold was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1956 where he spent time in Europe. He especially loved his time in Switzerland and Germany where the LDS saints cared for him. He played on the Army baseball and football teams and crossed into East Germany to play ball. He was released from the Army in 1958 and served in the National Guard until 1960.
He met his eternal sweetheart Joanne Stevenson in February of 1959. They were married September 11, 1959, in the Salt Lake Temple. They settled in Utah for a couple of years and then made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
He became a journeyman electrician and was respected in his vocation. He was employed by Priest Electric for several years and then worked 23 years for Wheeler Electric until he retired. In 1977 he was asked to be the head electrician in the remodel of the Logan Utah Temple. The family rented a home in Brigham City, Utah, during the time he worked in Logan and made many close friends and wonderful memories.This experience had a great impact for good upon him and his family. Upon completion of temple remodel, the family returned to Idaho Falls, where they built a home in Ammon. Many close friends were made during the 35 years spent there, and Harold and Joanne were sad to leave.
Harold was a shy man and did not like attention drawn to him. He served faithfully in many different positions in the wards he lived in as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved being a home teacher and was close to those he home taught. It was very important to him that things be done the right way and always went the extra mile in everything he did, professionally, spiritually, and in assisting others in need, often sacrificing his own time and sustenance.
He loved Christmas and often spent hours thinking about and organizing a special family project that would teach the true meaning of Christmas to his children. The most important part was that it was done quietly and without the recipient knowing who had made their Christmas special.
His favorite pastime was fly fishing. He relished teaching his children and grandchildren to fish and was heard to say, "two hours on the South Fork was equal to a week in a therapist's office".
He is the proud father of five children Karin (Richard) Fowles, Cris, Allison, Derk (Heather), Nate (Jami) and 11 grandchildren. Most dear to him is his wife Joanne who spent the last seven years caring for and loving him as he battled Parkinson's disease. Theirs was a sweet and tender relationship.
Funeral service will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd., Sandy on Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services. Bishop Gale Francis will preside. The family expresses their gratitude to all of our Idaho neighbors and friends. As an expression of sympathy, please donate to LDS Fast Offerings, other worthy organizations or selflessly and silently do a good turn. This was our father's wish.
