Wahkiakum County Eagle-May 22, 1995

Kapron, John

  Lifelong local resident John Kapron, 72, Grays River, died May 19, 
1995, in a Cathlamet nursing home.  He was born May 1, 1923, in Grays 
River, to Mike and Stella (Cook) Kapron.  He served in the Navy during 
WWII for four years.
  Mr. Kapron’s work, which he enjoyed, was building logging roads on a 
hugh Caterpillar tractor (he was a ‘cat skinner’) for Crown Zellerbach 
for many years, and more recently, for DeBriae Logging for many years.  
His favorite hobby was his draft horses, with which he gave local 
families wagon rides.
  He was a member of Grays River Grange, Longview Eagles, Deep River 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Deep River American Legion.
  He and Darlene Kimball were married Sept. 27, 1947.  She survives him 
at home.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Yvonne Metcalf of Winlock, Becky 
Erickson of Rosburg, Marlys Metcalf of Naselle and Tina Hall of 
Vancouver; a son, Clark Kapron of Cathlamet; a sister, Helen Walker of 
Vancouver; 14 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was 
preceded in death by a sister, Geri, and a brother, Harry Kapron.
  The graveside service was held Thursday at Grays River Cemetery with 
Rick Ballif officiating.
  Dowling Funeral Home was in charge.



Grays River Grange Cemetery-Grays River, WA
1 May 1923-19 May 1995
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2006 from 
original newspaper collection.)