Richard "Dick" N. Caple Sr.
December 23, 1936 ~ January 4, 2021
Born in:
Delta, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Memorial Service for Richard Caple:
Richard “Dick” N. Caple, Sr., age 84, passed away January 4, 2021. He was born December 23, 1936, in Delta, Colorado. Dick lived in the Beulah, Rye, Pueblo area most of his life. He was a graduate of Rye High School. He is survived by wife, Katherine “Kathy”; sons, Richard Jr. and Steven; daughters, Tonja Hirschler, Shauna Boyd and Debi (Mike) Creager; grandchildren, Jeff (Shauna) Burnett, Naomi Caple, Jessica (Mike) Brumble, Colby Caple, McKenzi (Chad) Montover, Landon Boyd, and Clair Boyd; and numerous great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, David (Peggy) Caple; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester “Buster” Caple and Augusta “Gussie” Cave; and sister, Gale Williams. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and friends.
Dick served eight years in the Naval Reserve. He worked as millwright at CF&I; drove truck for Ward Transport, Groendyke Transport, and Data General. He worked as sales rep for Philips Services (Vac’n’Jet). After his retirement he built and owned EZ Access Storage until he retired again in 2001. He spent 12 years on the road with Kathy full time in their motorhome. They enjoyed traveling, making new friends while keeping in touch with scattered family and friends. Dick was a licensed pilot and was active with Civil Air Patrol for several years. He enjoyed going to the mountains, time with family and friends, and touring the country on his motorcycle. He challenged himself to get all the mountain passes in Colorado, but didn’t quite make all of them. His life was an adventure.
Private family service will be held January 30, 2021, at 11:00 o’clock and livestreamed at the same time at www.MontgomerySteward.com. Also the service will be available online for viewing at a later time. The family plans to have a memorial service (Celebration of Life) sometime this summer. Inurnment will be at the Silver Cliff cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1107 Pueblo Boulevard Way, Pueblo CO 81005 or Fellowship of the Rockies, 3892 W Northern Ave, Pueblo CO 81005.
Services
Private Family Service: January 30, 2021 11:00 am
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Richard "Dick" N. Caple 's name.
Sangre de Cristo Hospice
1207 Pueblo Blvd
Pueblo, CO
719-542-0032
http://www.socohospice.org
Nice service. Thanks for sharing the stories. May God bless you all.
Beautiful service for a wonderful person. Keeping you in my prayers.
Kathy, thank you for making the service available streaming. This is one of the most meaningful services we have had the privilege to “attend.” Many thanks to all who shared memories. We are blessed to have known Dick, and further blessed by your sharing. We love you! Don and Deanna
Going to miss him very much! We will see you again my friend I’m sure.
Kathy you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God’s grace and peace be with you all. He’ll always be close and in your heart.
Wishing you peace, love and light! Bret, Eli and Paris.
With all my love.
Deeply missed my “Brother in outlaw” We had great times, laughed alot and enjoyed many of the same things so we could be all such wonderful friends. I know George is with you and and will always keep you company on the other side. My heart goes out to the family and friends who will miss Richard as much as we will in my family.
Kathy
Glen and I are so very sorry and send our warmest prayers and condolences to you and your family. Dick was such a personable person and although we didn’t see him often, we enjoyed the times we did get to be with you and him. May God Bless you and your family and may Dick Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻💕
So very sorry we couldn’t be there. I will miss Uncle Dick and will pray fo you all.
Dick was a very kind and patient man. He always treated me like family and welcomed me into their home. I have very fond memories of him and am proud to have known him. I’ll never forget following him through Utah driving a Uhaul for his daughter, Tonja, and how terrifying keeping up with him became as zoomed through the hills and passes at breakneck speed. I can have a good laugh about it now but his years driving a truck certainly gave him a boldness I didn’t have. Ha! He was a good guy and one who I have cherished memories of knowing. He will be missed by me and all who knew him.
Kathy I met you and Dick many years ago when I was working in the commercial loan department at Minnequa Bank and you and Dick built the storage units. It was my pleasure to bank you folks and fondly remember both of you and working with you. My most heart felt condolences are extended to you and your family in the loss of Dick. He will always be remembered as a fine gentleman by all who knew him. The photo which accompanies his obituary captured his likeness and that is how I remember Dick. May he rest in peace.
With sympathy,
Lucille Corsentino
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed working with you as well.
Kathy,
We offer our condolences and prayers to you and the rest of the family and friends at this sad time.
Bill & Sandi Yalotz
Bill and Sandi, Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.