- Date Of Birth: April 5, 1926
- Date Of Death: December 16, 2008
- State: Idaho
Jay H. Capener, of Boise, passed away on December 16, 2008 at St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Jay was born in Preston, Idaho on April 5, 1926 to Llewelluyn Capener and Viola Jackson Gunn. In 1944, he and his twin brother, Gene, joined the United States Navy. He served for two years, and was honorably discharged in 1946.
He married Mary “Judy” Modin in June of 1950. They had four children and later divorced. In 1956, Jay built and opened J’s Drive-In in Parma, Idaho.
Jay was an avid sports fan and a fixture at Middleton High games.
He is survived by sons, Larry (Sheila) Capener, Brad (Patty) Capener; his step-daughter, Maureen (Jim) Johnson; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. He is also suvived by his brother, Richard Capener; and two sisters, Mrs. Reed (Pat) Dowdle, and Mrs. John (Helen) Batis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delora; two children, Neal and Janelle; and his twin brother, Gene.
A special thanks to the St. Luke’s CCU staff: Erin, Suzy, Seth, Kelly, and Dr. Duerr, and all of the others who were so kind.
