Lucien Henry Capehart Jr.

Family-Placed Obituary

LUCIEN HENRY CAPEHART, Jr. Lucien Henry Capehart, Jr., of West Palm Beach, FL died February 27, 2012 at Jupiter Medical center with his daughter, Lily; his wife, Dina, and his brother, Ron, at his sides. He was 65 years old. Lucien enjoyed a wonderful career as a highly accomplished professional photographer chronicling milestones, generations, and events in Palm Beach, where he chose to make his home. His sharp wit, twinkling smile and charming manner brought out the best in his subjects, and he leaves a legacy of cherished photographs for countless families, friends, celebrities and organizations. Born June 20, 1946 in Tennessee to Evelyn Gibson and Lucien H. Capehart, Sr., Lucien moved to Austin, TX as a child and graduated from William B. Travis High School in 1964 and the University of Texas in 1970, where he earned a degree in psychology. He pursued his love of photography into his acclaimed family business, Lucien Capehart Photography. In 1995 he married Dina Gasiunas. Lucien loved people, food, movies, jokes, opera, traveling and adventure, and he saw much of the world during his fully lived life. He was also an avid gardener and co-founder of the Gentlemen of the Garden. But of all his passions and accomplishments, his greatest love and pride was for his daughter, Lily. Lucien was preceded in death by his father, Lucien Henry Capehart, Sr.; his mother, Evelyn Capehart Lindsay; and his step-mother, Margaret Weaver Capehart. He is survived by daughter, Lily of Palm Beach; wife, Dina of Palm Beach; brother, Ron Capehart and spouse, Joel Wilder of Orlando, FL; step-sister Judy Whitworth and husband, Dain of Port O'Connor, TX; step-brother, Russell Weaver, Jr. and wife, Roseanne of Madison, GA; and their children and grandchildren, as well as numerous good friends, his LCP family and his best buddy, Snowy. As a friend said, "Lucien made everything more fun". He will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Jupiter Medical Center, especially Lucien's nurse Jerry and his respiratory therapist Roxanne, and Hospice of Palm Beach County. At Lucien's request, there will be no services. A barbecue for friends will take place later in the spring in celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League or to the Lillian A. Capehart "In Memory of Dad" supplemental educational fund at Wells Fargo, Account 8507536012. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries