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R. Steven Kappas

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R. Steven Kappas

Birth
Provo, Utah County, Utah, USA
Death
8 Jun 2019 (aged 67)
Springville, Utah County, Utah, USA
Burial
Springville, Utah County, Utah, USA GPS-Latitude: 40.1413194, Longitude: -111.6051028
Plot
Section F Lot #16
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Steve Kappas, age 67, passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 in Springville Utah. Steve was born on March 29th, 1952 in Provo Utah, and lived his whole life in Mapleton and Springville.

Steve graduated from Springville High School in 1970 and was proud to be a Mighty Red Devil. He served as a member of the SHS Alumni Association for over 15 years and recently serving as President. He was a founding member of the Parks Board in Springville and served for years. Steve was a proud member of the Teamsters Union Local 222 for over 41 years, and served on the Executive Board and as a Union Steward.

He married his sweetheart, Julie Peterson on August 31st, 1973 and they have spent their lives together for the last 46 years in Springville.

Whe he wasn't spending time at the Monogram Station or on the set of several movies and TV shows, Steve enjoyed spending his time coaching youth baseball, along with watching his kids and later grandkids play their various sports. Agter retiring, he loved to travel and spend his winters with Julie, in Beaver Dam, Arizona.

Nothing meant more or mad him happier in this life than his family. His zest for life, sense of humor, and bright smile was always the life of every gathering.

Steve is survived by his wife Julie, and his children; Clayton (Sara) Kappas of Idaho Falls, Jennie (Tyler) Olsen of West Jordan, Bryan (Rachael) Kappas of Springville, and Scott (Nikki) Kappas of Mapleton, and his 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother David (Sarah) Rogers, and sisters Sharon (Larry) Russell and Barbara Gant.

Steve is proceded in death by his mother Jennie Marie Kappas, sisters Diana Gabbitas and Stella Kappas, including his grandparents, Steven and Hazel Kappas.

The family invites all to come in your Red Devil apparel to honor Steve on Friday evening, June 14th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Mapleton White Church (31 West Maple Street).

Funeral services will be held at the same location on Saturday, June 15th, at 11:00 am. Prior to the funeral, a viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Internment in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Steve Kappas, age 67, passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2019 in Springville Utah. Steve was born on March 29th, 1952 in Provo Utah, and lived his whole life in Mapleton and Springville.

Steve graduated from Springville High School in 1970 and was proud to be a Mighty Red Devil. He served as a member of the SHS Alumni Association for over 15 years and recently serving as President. He was a founding member of the Parks Board in Springville and served for years. Steve was a proud member of the Teamsters Union Local 222 for over 41 years, and served on the Executive Board and as a Union Steward.

He married his sweetheart, Julie Peterson on August 31st, 1973 and they have spent their lives together for the last 46 years in Springville.

Whe he wasn't spending time at the Monogram Station or on the set of several movies and TV shows, Steve enjoyed spending his time coaching youth baseball, along with watching his kids and later grandkids play their various sports. Agter retiring, he loved to travel and spend his winters with Julie, in Beaver Dam, Arizona.

Nothing meant more or mad him happier in this life than his family. His zest for life, sense of humor, and bright smile was always the life of every gathering.

Steve is survived by his wife Julie, and his children; Clayton (Sara) Kappas of Idaho Falls, Jennie (Tyler) Olsen of West Jordan, Bryan (Rachael) Kappas of Springville, and Scott (Nikki) Kappas of Mapleton, and his 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother David (Sarah) Rogers, and sisters Sharon (Larry) Russell and Barbara Gant.

Steve is proceded in death by his mother Jennie Marie Kappas, sisters Diana Gabbitas and Stella Kappas, including his grandparents, Steven and Hazel Kappas.

The family invites all to come in your Red Devil apparel to honor Steve on Friday evening, June 14th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Mapleton White Church (31 West Maple Street).

Funeral services will be held at the same location on Saturday, June 15th, at 11:00 am. Prior to the funeral, a viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Internment in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.


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