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Tom Kapptie Obituary
(Everett) Tom Kapptie passed away on March 15, 2016. He was born on June 21, 1942 in Great Falls, Montana. After Graduating from Great Falls High School, Tom Served in the Army in Hawaii. He married his first love Gail Forest on Dec. 29, 1961. After the military, he returned to Great Falls to rejoin the family business Falls Tire Service, first with his parents, and after their retirement with his wife and sons. He retired in 2005 to play golf. Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years Gail, sons David and Dan, his grandchildren Jecoliah and Marcus, and great granddaughter Astoria, all of Great Falls, Montana; sisters Deanna Anderson of Salt Lake City, Utah and Sandi Hursh of Great Falls, Montana. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Everett (Kapptie) and Annabelle (Davis). Tom also leaves behind two dogs and a large collection of golf clubs. No services are planned at this time. In his memory the family requests that you hug the one you love and remember to rotate your tires.
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Delia Lloyd
April 6, 2016
Hi Gail and Family: So sorry to hear about Tommy. Sure hope you all are getting through this time ok. When I lost John it took a long time to get back to normal. I still miss him and he has been gone for 16 years. You will always miss his forever. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I loved Tommy so much ever sense we were kids. We fought like cats and dogs, but we were good friends .Love to you, and God bless you all. Cousin Delia and husband Don Lloyd
Deanna Anderson
March 24, 2016
Brother,
I will miss you but am glad you are no longer hurting. You and Gail were always there for me. I never knew anyone else that might go to Billings from Great Falls by first going to Butte or Havre - you loved to go for a drive.
I am so glad that you loved golf and were able to play as much as you did. I am thankful that Gail has her home, garden, sons, grandkids and AJ. I thank God for my wonderful big brother.
Mark Mathison
March 18, 2016
To the Kapptie family:
I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know Tom well, but I know he must have been an awesome man because he has a great wife and raised great kids. Hugs to all.
Steve & Tera Vielleux
March 17, 2016
Gail, David, Dan and family. So sorry we couldn't be there to say goodbye to Tommy and give you lots of hugs. Will save the hugs for when we get home, but want to let you know we are thinking of you all and send our love. Enjoy your golf up there sweet cousin.
Tera & Steve
Mark Herndon
March 17, 2016
Tom was a good friend to me and my family. He will be missed. Gail, Dave, and Dan you are all in my thoughts-Best wishes-Girl Scout Mark.
Bev Denning
March 17, 2016
Gail and families,
I'm thinking of you at this difficult time. Your family was always such a positive part of the Vaughn community. Gail, you and Tom were WONDERFUL neighbors. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sharon Stearns
March 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss! Tom was a great man! We always enjoyed the New Year's Eve Parties at the Kapptie house!
Mike Heinen
March 17, 2016
Jackie and I are so sad for the loss of Tom. He was with me when I shot my first elk in the Bob Marshal, and was a great friend to my Dad and family. We will miss him much!
GREGG GEER
March 17, 2016
So sorry to here about Tom's passing.
He was a stand up guy and a pleasure to do business with.
Kathy James
March 17, 2016
We are so sorry to learn of Tom's death. Very nice obituary. He was a good guy!
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