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John Kapust

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John Kapust
May 29, 1937 - June 21, 2021
Olympia, Washington - John Leroy Kapust passed away June 21, 2021, in Olympia, Washington. He was born May 29, 1937, to Martin and Stephania Kajpust in New Buffalo, Michigan.
John completed undergraduate studies at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisc. He earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery, DDS, at Marquette University and a specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry, MSD, from the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash. Professionally, John L. Kapust, DDS, MSD, PS practiced pediatric dentistry in Olympia for 35 years.
John married Eileen Marie Matthias on August 25, 1962, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
John was a devout Catholic and enjoyed being in service to the Catholic Church and parishioners. Along with being highly accomplished in a broad range of personal and professional pursuits, John was humble, loving, and caring. As a committed husband, father, and grandfather, John imbued impactful and lasting positive growth in others. John exhibited a deep holiness that will always resonate with those who knew him.
John was a long-time parishioner at St. Michael Parish, a Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter Hospital, and a lifelong student of Catholic teachings. John was an IFR rated pilot and he was passionate about flying cross-country and international trips. He was a licensed Series 7 stock market trader to keep his mind active in his later years. He enjoyed ocean water fishing, skiing, reading, cross-training, traveling, riding his bicycle, and hiking.
He belonged to St. Michael Parish (Eucharist Minister), St. Placid Priory, Flying Dentists, Olympia Ski Club (former President), and Evergreen Pediatric Study Club (founding member).
He is survived by his son, Andrew John Kapust DDS (wife - Elizabeth, children – Ryan and Ella), Gregory John Kapust (wife – Heidi, children – Torres, Harrison and Ava), and Leo John Kapust (wife – Heather, children – Delaney and Max); daughter, Mary Jo Kapust, RDH (husband – Patrick Luurs). He was predeceased by his wife, Eileen Marie Kapust; parents; sister, Jo Anna Krycka; brother, Eugene Kajpust; and many brothers- and sisters-in law.
A viewing will be held Friday, July 2, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1055 Boundary St. SE, Olympia, WA 98501, followed by the Rosary, a Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m., and burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Tumwater. The noon mass will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/saintmichaelparish
Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church.
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Published by The Olympian on Jul. 1, 2021.

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July 8, 2021

Our children Andy, Sarah and Stephen knew John Kapust as Dr Kapust, their dentist, who was kind, gentle and made a dental check-up an enjoyable experience. As parents, we appreciated the time and effort he gave to our children.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Patrick Kehoe

July 1, 2021

John and I attended three pilgrimage trips with Fr. Jim and parishioners/friends of St. Michael Parish. As unattached and fairly new widowers we were assigned to room together on one of these trips and selected each other as room mates on another. John and I became good friends and through this friendship I became acquainted with many in the broader Kapust family. A real extra benefit! My friendship with John is one of the things that I prize in these my retirement years. I last spoke with John a few weeks ago after serving the Eucharist to him at St. Michael's 5 PM Saturday Mass. He certainly seemed like his old self. It was a privilege and blessing to know John Kapust and to call him "friend." RIP Dear Friend.

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