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Frederick LAPPER Obituary
84, of Seminole, passed away Sept. 5, 2015. He was born in Montreal, Canada. He played on two State Championship Basketball teams and on the South ALL Star Team while at Miami Sr. High in 1950. He played college basketball at Florida Southern College where he was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. He coached high school teams at Bartow (State Champions 1958), Tampa Plant (State Runners up 1961) and Boca Ciega high School. He was elected to coach the South High School Team in 1959. Most of his career was spent representing the Random School Division. He was a Florida Sale Representative, Southern Regional Manager, and retired as National Sales Manager. He as a member of the Seminole Lake Country Club for many years and was a terrible golfer. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly; daughter, Erin Russell; son, Gavin of Tampa; and grandchildren, Jack Russell IV and Madison Russell. A private family burial will take place in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 401 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg FL 33701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick LAPPER
October 4, 2015
kale Albritton--will always remember our great golf trips to Scotland
Fred Darwick
September 20, 2015
A classmate from Miami Senior High writes:
As the old Anglican Hymn has it: "Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day." He certainly lives in my memory. Bill Hunt '51 and Fred Darwick '52.
Ted Del Rio
September 20, 2015
Thanks for the memories.
June DeGroff
September 20, 2015
Fair winds & following seas Dear Fred. It was a joy just being around you who always had a beautiful smile and kind words. We love you. Rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to your wonderful family.
September 9, 2015
My deep sympathy for your loss and a great loss to Coach Lapper's extended basketball family. What a great coach and wonderful man and teacher he was.
Butch Raiford
Class of 1960/Proud member
of the 1958 State Champs by Coach
September 9, 2015
So very sorry, Bev, Erin, Jackson, Madison, and Gavin. --Tom and Susan Haight
September 9, 2015
So very sorry to hear, Beverly. --Tom and Susan Haight
September 8, 2015
Bev, Erin & family,
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Sinclair
September 8, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Lapper Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
Bill Grey
September 8, 2015
My best wishes to you and your family, Beverly.
Baarbara Tooker
September 8, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Beverly. My sister & I lost our Mom last month. I enjoyed our visits at Seminole Pavilion.
Barbara "Butler" Tooker
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