Obituary of Robinson Capen

Funeral Service Friday, Nov 24, 2017 3:00 PM Robinson "Bob" Capen March 15, 1922 - November 21, 2017 Robinson “Bob” Capen, age 95, was received into God’s loving arms on November 21, 2017. Bob was born March 15, 1922, in Winsted, Connecticut, the only child of Gertrude Robinson and Nathan Odell Capen. Bob began his education in Connecticut and Maine before joining the Navy, serving in the Pacific as a Seabee during WWII. After the war, Bob continued his education in Georgia, graduating as a mechanical engineer from Georgia Tech. While in Georgia he met the light of his life, Pauline Pence. They were married June 10, 1947. They resided in Georgia and then Louisiana where they raised their three children. In 1978 a new career opportunity settled them in LaPorte, Texas. After 46 years of marriage, Pauline departed this earth to be with Jesus in heaven. By God’s grace, another angel entered Bob’s life, Marian McCorquodale. They were married March 4, 1995, and enjoyed 14 happy years together before Marian also joined Jesus. Bob was a just and kind man who loved his Lord, his family, and helping others. He was a respected leader in his community and was a stronghold for his family. Bob spent his career as a plant operations manager, working with Plantation Pipe Line, Foster Grant, and Ohmstede. He served his community throughout his life including positions as Lion’s Club District Governor, Rotary President, and service on many civic, financial, and industrial boards. Bob never met a stranger, and was a friend and mentor to many. He was a fixer, helper, tinkerer, and always involved. Bob profoundly loved God and his family and they were the center of his life. Separated by death temporarily, Bob leaves a loving family to celebrate his life. Daughter Stephanie Logsdon and husband Larry, son Clifford Capen and husband Don White, son Paul Capen, son David McCorquodale and wife Denice, son Donald McCorquodale and wife Lisa, son John McCorquodale and wife Elizabeth, and daughter Susan Parker. Grandchildren, Tracy Benedict and husband Darren, Michael Logsdon and wife Micki, Kenneth Capen and wife Kathy, Christi Capen, Francis Hulette and husband Brandon, Kaley and Zachary McCorquodale, David and William McCorquodale, and Benjamin Slocomb. Great grandchildren, Matthew, Ashley, Sarah, Kaylie, Taylor, Morrigan, Taindee, Christopher, Layna, Kenderick, Jayce, Alexis, Aaron, and Pierce. Bob was loved by all and his memory will be forever cherished. His family and friends rest in the knowledge that he is safely home in heaven with Jesus. Services will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017, at 3:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of LaPorte with a graveside service following at Grandview Memorial Cemetery. Family will receive friends for one hour preceding the service.