Roger James Capan

CAPAN GULF SHORES, AL Roger James Capan, age 67, from Illinois and a resident of Gulf Shores passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013. Survivors include his wife Rebecca Capan of Gulf Shores, AL, son Scott (Yvonne) Capan of N.C., daughter; Amiee (John) Pellettiere of NY. ; Mother ;Vera Capan of Champaign, IL, grandchildren, Sean and Sydney Capan and Hannah and Santo Pellettiere; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mr. Capan was a 1968 Olympian speed skater. He received his Masters Degree at the University of Illinois. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and member of the First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores and active in the Fisherman’s Sunday School Class. Roger James was bigger than life and was an encourager to his family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at First Baptist Church Gulf Shores at 10:30am. The family will receive friends on Thursday at the church from 9:30am until time of the service. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL., at 1:15 pm.