Jason Paul Capps
November 20, 2014
Jason Paul Capps, 38, of Des Moines, passed away after a tragic accident on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospital. Jason was born on May 14, 1976 in Davenport, Iowa to Paul and Susan (Hoffman) Capps.
Jason attended school at Trinity Lutheran in Davenport before moving to the Des Moines area and graduating from Johnston High School in 1994. He worked at Sherwin Williams for 20 years, most recently working at The Body Parts Store/The Color Store. Jason enjoyed bicycling, playing the guitar and was an avid Vikings fan. He had an amazing way of touching the lives of those around him, always staying positive. Above all else, Jason was a dedicated and loving father, his children were the light of his life. He enjoyed numerous activities with the four children including; fishing with Erika, going to the skate park with Justin, attending soccer games with Natalea and playing video games with Joey. Jason had recently met the love of his life, Anna, and looked forward to all the days that laid ahead of them.
Those left behind to hold and cherish his memory are his children, Erika, Natalea, Justin and Joey Capps; parents, Paul (Sandy) Capps and Susan (John) Carter; siblings, Sara Baldwin, Kim Arnold, Christy Courtney and Tina Myers; grandmother, Gwendolyn Carter; a host of other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Maxine Hoffman, and E.W. and Mary Louise Capps.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November, 26, 2014 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway. Family will greet visitors from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the family in loving memory of Jason.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
John McDermott
11/23/2014
I am thankful to have been a friend and co-worker of Jason's. Jason really embodied the goal of all parents...to raise a genuinely good person that improves the lives of those around him. My sincere condolences to all of his loved ones. Jason was a great man.
Carrie Bell Beattie
11/23/2014
I hold you all tightly in my thoughts. I wish I could help ease even a fraction of the pain but I know what a great loss Jason is to so many people. He really has always been a truly genuine great person down to his soul. I am so so sorry.