Penny Louise Thex Capra, age 76 of Ashland passed away on January 26, 2013 at Canyon Creek Memory Care in Billings, MT.
Penny Louise Thex Capra was born December 10th 1936 in Miles City Montana to Calvin and Alice Thex. She grew up and spent her life on the family ranch on Otter Creek. Although she was an only child, she always said she never felt like it because of the close ties with her cousins Dick, Jack, Joyce, Ted, and Jane Fletcher. She met the love of her life, Junior Capra, while attending high school in Broadus. They were married on December 11th, 1955 and were together for 57 years. Shortly after high school Penny graduated from Billings Business College then worked as a bookkeeper for TRECO in Ashland MT until her retirement in 1980.
She loved all animals, especially cats and dogs, loved to ride horses, play the piano, and together with Junior danced many nights away. She was very proud of her yard and the beautiful flowers that grew there. Penny was an amazing cook and was well known for her huge, fabulous meals and chocolate chip cookies. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Through the years she was a member of ladies bowling and golf leagues in Broadus, and ladies Bridge Club on Otter Creek. Her biggest pride and joy were her children Cindy, Sandy, and Brad to whom she was an outstanding mother.
Her brother Sonny, parents Calvin and Alice, and husband Junior preceded Penny in death. She is survived by her children Cindy (Tom) Marking, Sandy (Thane) Thomas, and Brad Capra, granddaughters Lindsay (Jessie) Graef, Stacy (Matt) Hagedorn, and Cori Thomas, and great-grandchildren Autumn and Mica Graef, Kassie and Anna Hagedorn.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 E. Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 31, 2013
Powder River Congregational
309 W. Wilson Street
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 E. Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 31, 2013
Powder River Congregational
309 W. Wilson Street
Broadus, MT 59317
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Curt and Cathy Fleming says
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Penny. We have know her, and Junior, for many years and have gone on several business trips with them. Penny was a good person and will be sorely missed but I am sure that she is blessed to be away from her disease and to be with Jr. again.
karen Gunther says
My prayers are with the Capra family, your Mom was a wonderful person and know you will always have many memeories of her forever.
Anita & Wayne Wetherelt says
So very sorry to hear this! We have so many-many memories of both. She is now free & be able to be with Jr. again. Love & Prayers, Wayne & Anita
Kenny Gress & Julie Gatlin says
So sorry to hear about Penny. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Kim Hostetter says
Sandy, Cindy, Brad & families, I’m so sorry to hear about Penny. She was a treasure. What a kind soul. Praying for God’s peace for you. Love, Kim & family
Pam & Dave Nisley says
You all are in our prayers – for God’s comfort. So much loss for all of you in such a seemingly short time. May the peace of Christ envelope all of you. We care.
Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
Sandy, Cindy, Brad and families. I am so very sorry to know of Penny’s passing. She was every inch a lady of class and elegance who loved her family fiercely and had a wonderful love story marriage with your Dad. I thank God that she is now in Jr’s arms in a place where all is perfect and there is no pain or suffering. Her legacy is you three wonderful kids and her spirit will live on in each of you. Hugs and our deepest sympathy. Vic and Laura Lee
Quirt and Jaci Phillips says
So very sorry to hear about your Mom. What a grand lady. She is at peace now and with the love of her life. Thinking of you all. Quirt, Jaci and family
Bill and Kay McGregor says
We are saddened to hear about Penny’s passing. It somehow eases the sorrow to think of what a grand reunion there must have been with Junior in heaven. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. May Penny rest in peace and may she have a joyful reunion with Junior. God Bless all of you.
Judy
Charlie & Shirley Russell says
Our thought and prayers go ou to Penny’s family in her passing. She was a jewel.
Fran & Stan Oswald says
So sorry to hear of Penny’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Kara (Clark) and Bill Lambert says
Sandy and family, So sorry to hear of Penny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can do anything.
Donald & Mary Rose Kolka says
We are thinking of you in this difficult time. May God comfort and console you. Have alot of fond memories of your Mom.
Paul and Linda Dunn says
We were shocked and saddened when we learned that Pat passed away. She was a warm and wonderful person. We are so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May Heavenly Father bless you during this difficult time.
Robin Stephens says
I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to Penny’s family. It has been my pleasure to have known her for a long time through her participation in Range Telephone board meetings and functions with Junior. She had a beautiful smile, was a very caring person and definitely had the gift of gab and I mean that as sincere compliment. I won’t be able to make the funeral as I will be out of town for meetings, but I sure will be thinking of her and saying a prayer for the family on Thursday.
Twila Kolka Loveridge says
Cindy, Sandy and Brad, may God bless you with comfort and memories. Your mother was a beautiful soul. She always made one feel important when they were with her. Your parents were both a special part of my childhood. Love, Twila
Klayton and Mary Jane Rogge says
Cindy, Sandy and Brad, Penny was a very special lady. May God comfort you in your time of loss. I’m sure Jr. was happy as a pup to see her and hold her in his arms again. We hope that their happiness in being together brings you comfort. Klayton and Mary Jane
Krynn Kelly says
Penny and Junior will dance up in the clouds, being delighted of their reunion. My prayers and condolences are to the family members. Penny was an elegant soul and I miss the days of living not too far from her on Otter Creek and enjoying her visits at Bunco nights. May love and peace be on swift wings as well.
Angie King says
Brad your mom did such a good job with you. So much to be proud of the man you are. Thinking of you and your sisters. Love Angie
Patty Heidel Patrick says
Sandy, Cindy and Brad, My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Mom. My memory of her is how stylish and beautiful she always looked, and she was always so nice to me. Your folks raised some amazing kids and they will live on through all of you.
Floyd Huckins says
Sandy, Cindy, Brad, and all of your family- sorry to hear about Penny’s passing. She & Junior were wonderful people.
Carl & Pat Phillips says
prayers for Penny`s family may the beatiful memory`s of her life be ever present in your life.
Blessings From Carl & pat Phillips
Mickie Stuart says
Sandy, Thane and Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gods Blessing Mickie, Rusty, Wacey and Bailey Stuart
grace hanson hines says
Penny and I shared the same birthday and we connected as teens and before…long time ago…memories of floating in inner tubes in the Tongue River…Sat. night dances, dressed to the ‘t’s with she and her cousin , Carol. These things get etched in our great memories. My sympathies to the family. Grace Hines
Marv and Pam Rathlisberger says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. May the wonderful memories you have of Penny give you peace. She and Junior are dancing away in heaven. God Bless.
Ann Gunnare says
Our thoughts and prayers with you. Your parents were wonderful people and we always had the deepest admiration for them both. Ashland was a very special time in our lives and it was the people like Jr. and Penny that made it so. I remember the best beef stroganoff I have ever had from Penny’s kitchen! The Gunnare family
Dave & Pat Gardner says
Sandy, Cindy & Brad – Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Mom. I have such great memories of Penny when she worked at TRECO with Mom- She was a gentle, classy lady in every sense of the word. God bless all of you – shed a tear because she is gone but smile because she lived. Special hugs.
Marilyn Boese says
Hi Sandy,Cindy & Brad; I can’t tell you what a pleasure and a treat it was to care for your mom.She enriched all our lives at Canyon Creek. Just being in her presence was an added little pay check.Doing for her was not work it was fun and she made the job easy to love.
She didn’t know us by name but her million dollar smile spoke volumes.
I am so thankful to have had her and her family in my life.
She and your dad are hand in hand now, healthy and happy. God bless each of you for being so good to her. Blessings on each of you. Marilyn Boese
Ryan & June Reid says
Cindy, Sandy & Brad,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and pray that all of the great memories will give you some comfort and peace. Sorry we can’t make the funeral but will be thinking of all of you.
Ryan & June Reid
Wayne Jr & Serena Wetherelt says
Cindy, Sandy & Brad and Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories of your special person give you some comfort. Cherish your memories and know she is at peace in the loving arms of Junior. Both your Dad and Mom were treasures and will be missed. Take Care.
Harry and Diana Goodwin says
Cindy, Sandy, Brad and Families, so sorry to hear about the loss of Penny. our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. She was a very nice lady and will be missed by all who knew her. I hope you find comfort knowing that her and Jr. are together again. Bless you all.
Valli Gaskill says
Sandy, Cindy, Brad, & Families:
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of you Mom. She was a true Lady in every sense of the word! I remember Penny working with Dad at Treco. May you hold all your memories close at this time — Jr. and Penny’s legacies will live on through all of you and I know that they are proud of each and every one of you! Heaven is a happier place — Jr. and Penny are together again, and I bet the Class of ’53 is having another reunion. Take care and God Bless You. Sandy, you know you can call if you have any questions.
Sue Nissen says
Capra family – Extending my deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. Penny was such an elegant lady and she and Louis such a handsome couple. They are now joined in heaven dancing together again. She expressed to me often the importance of quality of life when her own father was ill and I understood fully because I experienced the same feelings when my father was ill. It’s a painful thing losing parents, at any age. Your memories of your parents will bring tears and laughter, cherish those memories always. God bless you.
Cathleen Bell says
I am so grateful that I had the opportunityto care for your Mom at Canyon Creek. Your Mot reminded me so much of my own mother, from the sound of her voice, to her style and grace. She allowed me to love her, and returned the same to me. She never called me by name, but always recognized me when she saw me. I will forever be grateful to have known her.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May God’s Grace surround you now and always….CAT