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Earl Loughboro Obituary
Longtime Ventura businessman, Earl "Capp" Loughboro, 81, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at his home in Oak View following a brief illness.
Capp was born March 19, 1929, in Long Beach, California, and had been a life long Ventura County resident. Capp was an electronics engineer and pioneer in the cable industry. He founded "Capp's TV Electronics" in Ventura and continued to operate his business working full time up until a few days before his death.
Capp was instrumental in setting up the cable system for the landing of the first Space Shuttle at Edwards Air Force Base, as well as the cable system for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He was a member of the Society of Television Engineers Order of the Iron Test Pattern.
Capp was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the VFW Ojai Post #11461. He was a longtime member of the Ventura Breakfast Lions Club, receiving numerous acclamations and awards for his service to Lions Clubs International. He served as District Governor of Lions Tri-County District 4-A3 in 1992 to 1993. Capp was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Channel Island Lodge, #214, F.&A.M. and member of the Ventura Shrine Club. Capp was an avid golfer. His wife of 57 years, Dolly Loughboro, died in 2007.
He is survived by his son William Glen Loughboro of Oak View; daughter Debra Vann of Michigan: sisters. Alice Lee of Ventura, and Betty Coffey of Carpinteria; brother John Patrick Loughboro of Redondo Beach; granddaughter Krista Vann of Indiana; and grandson Danny Vann currently serving in the United States Army.
Services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010, 10:00 A.M. at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura, with The Right Reverend David E. Pressey officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Rd., Ventura.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be left at www.tedmayrfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Loughboro
Mark Eggertsen
January 12, 2011
NEver knew this guy personally, but know of his longtime business. I admire his life's work and his interest in electronics. Seems we lost a key community member here.
Brian Richardson
October 15, 2010
I knew Capp for 20+ years and worked for him in the late 90s. His sense of humor and pranks were timeless.
RIP
Big Bucks
Everett Batey
September 12, 2010
Awesome man, Capp. Fellow US Army and Lions service. You are very much missed. Thank you for all your years of service. God bless.
Barry Collins
July 21, 2010
I worked for Capp back in the 70's and I am saddened to hear he has now gone. He was a clever, witty person and taught me a lot. I remember many occasions of working on difficult technical problems and he always had the answer!
Dorothy Douglas
May 28, 2010
Capp was a good friend in Oak View and on the long school bus ride to Ventura Junior High. His huge smile and hearty laughter will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
The Zielsdorfs
May 28, 2010
As Capp's next door neighbor for 12 years, we are blessed! He is the funniest and most interesting man. A true gentleman. He will be missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family...
Bryon Wilson
May 28, 2010
Capp, Thank you for making our world a better place to live. You have given up so much of your time and love to help out all the veterans and those less fortunate than us. You did great services to the Western Lions Ear Foundation, House Ear Institute, VFW, Cable&TV Industry, Lions Clubs International and many many more organizations that is second to none.
We at the Ventura Breakfast Lions Club will never forget you. God Bless!
My condolences to the family
May 28, 2010
A true man and friend gone but still with all of us
H.B.Scotty Flink
Gil Yniguez
May 27, 2010
Hi Boss, I know your up there with your meter trying to improve St. Peters cable, tell him a couple of good jokes. You were a great teacher and mentor. You'll be missed. God Bless!
Peggy Wood
May 27, 2010
We were neighbors on Valley Meadow Drive, and enjoyed hearing Capp's "stories" whenever we'd get together for road repair meetings and block parties. He was always friendly, and would stop his car to chat when we'd be walking up the road. We will miss him.
Our condolences to his family
Jim Fortney
May 26, 2010
Capp will be remembered as a close friend and professional associate. We completed many successful projects together because of his willingness to share his knowledge and his openness to new ideas. The impact of his fund raising efforts for the hearing impaired are a matter of record. I'm sure his positive attitude, witty stories, and good spirit brought happiness to many during his life. God Bless!
Ross Olney
May 26, 2010
Capp, we are really going to miss you, your stories, your jokes, and your always generous friendship at the Ventura University Club and, of course, the Lions Club. You always brightened the room with your great smile. It won't be the same, old friend, with you no longer there.
DICK HISER
May 26, 2010
WE SHARED MANY ADVENTURES AS FELLOW LIONS AND VETERANS OF FORIEGN WARS MEMBERS. WE EXCHANGED A LOT OF STORIES. CAPP ALWAYS HAD A "STORY" TO RELATE. BOTH BEFORE, AFTER AND DURING MEETINGS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PRIVELEDGE OF KNOWING HIM.
Mary Patton
May 26, 2010
As a member of the East Long Beach Lions Club I met Lion Earl some time ago. His work with Lions will be remembered. Our prayers to the family. Lion Mary J Patton
Lori Wentling-Gates
May 26, 2010
Debbie,Glenn and Family,I very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. God Bless you all.
Shannon Kennedy
May 26, 2010
My name is Shannon Kennedy and I worked for Capp for sometime off and on from 1998 to 2001 I believe. He was a great man and a hard worker. I am fortunate to have met him and been a part of his team at Capps Electronics. He will be missed.
Wayne Flaaten
May 26, 2010
We were neighbors & friends (and.. fellow Masons) for 20 years on Valley Meadow Drive. Capp was always so very "upbeat" and a wonderful human being. He will be missed. Godspeed Brother Capp !
Wayne Flaaten
Whidbey Island, WA
Peter Drake
May 26, 2010
Capp was a great guy, he was always full of life and a fun person to be around. He loved to tell jokes and had so many of them he could tell a new one each time you met him. He loved to come to the Ventura County University Club and impart his "knowledge" with the bunch that would show up. We loved his story of his war time experiences and never tired of his re-telling of such. He will be sorely missed by all of those who knew him. My condolences to his family and friends. Peter
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