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Henry Eugene "Cap" Proal

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Henry Proal Obituary

Henry "Cap" Proal found his peace in passing on June 9th, 2015. He was a loving, genuine and generous husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Cap was born on September 16, 1923 in Franklin, Massachusetts to Ida Mae Campbell and George Ulmer Proal. He enlisted in the Aviation Cadets in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1946. The fall of that year he married his beloved wife of 69 years, Betty Ann Pokorney.

He experienced a long and successful career in real estate. He was very involved in his community. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Security Water and Sanitation Districts from 1995 until 2012, sat on the Special District Association Board of Directors as well as the Fountain Valley Authority Board of Directors. He was a true philanthropist and contributed to many local and national charities. He was an active member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and enjoyed many years supporting the Republican Party. He was an avid golfer and a diehard Boston Red Socks fan.

He is survived by his wife Betty Ann Proal, his three children, Cynthia Wasinger, Douglas Proal and Pamela Jones, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one sister, Carol Rattie. He will be lovingly remembered by many.

Services will be held Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1201 Leta Dr., Security, CO 80911 at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Reception to follow in Cooper Hall.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please contribute to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 14, 2015.

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Robin Kunze

June 23, 2015

Cap was a great mentor, he always had a joke and a smile. I am grateful for Cap sharing his experience and sense of humor. Truly one great guy!

Sheryl Pyle

June 22, 2015

Pam, It was so nice to see you on Friday and I felt bad that I didn't realize you had lost your dad. Please accept my condolences and know I will be praying for you. Take care.

BRAD & POLLY BROOKS

June 20, 2015

DEAR AUNT BETTY AND FAMILY, IT WAS ONLY YESTERDAY I HEARD OF UNCLE CAP'S PASSING. YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. TREASURE YOUR MEMORIES AS WILL I. I'M REMEMBERING MANY HEATED DISCUSSIONS WE HAD BECAUSE OF OUR DIFFERENCE IN POLITICS. WE USED TO EXCHANGE MANY FUNNY E-MAILS AND I HAD FUN READING HIS JOKES. OH WHAT A SENCE OF HUMOR. MY DAD TREASURED HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH UNCLE CAP AS DID I. EVERYONE LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. HE IS NOW WITH OUR PRECIOUS LORD.

mikke McGuirk

June 17, 2015

Cap, only one. Another day.

PeggySue Lyda

June 15, 2015

Dear sister Pam, i'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is hurting with yours. May God's peace be with you all.

Mina Rodriguez

June 14, 2015

Pamela please accept my heartfelt sympathy during this very difficult time. He was dearly loved such a beautiful tribute. May The Lord bless and keep you. I'm sending you my love to you and Robin.

Mark Sellers

June 14, 2015

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Cap. Know that He is with God now and is in paradise. Mark Sellers and Family.

Eric olson

June 14, 2015

Lovely eulogy/obituary! We know how bad you feel. Eric and Marie Olson

Melanie Gantt

June 14, 2015

He was the nicest man I ever met. He always had the best jokes. I've knew him for 12 years and he always treated me like family. He will be greatly missed.

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