Darrell “Darry” L. Capps, 71, of Newman, passed away July 13.

Mr. Capps grew up in Newman and attended local schools. He was a member of the OHS class of 1956.

The following text appeared in a paid obituary notice in the West Side Index:

The Capps family wishes to Celebrate the Life of their father Darry Capps. After surviving multiple brain tumor and removal surgeries since 2004, Newman resident, Darrell L. Capps has gone on to his next life. Darry died Monday, July 13, 2009 at home surrounded by family and friends.

Darry lived in Newman most of his 71 years. Born April 8, 1938 in Sacramento, CA, Darrell was the first son of Darrell (Jim) L. Capps, Sr. and Lois Didion Capps. His sister Charlene DiGiorno lives in Gustine with her husband John (Pete). Darry also has twin younger siblings Donna Capps Newberry of Sacramento and Donald Capps of Lake Tahoe. Darry was proud to have many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who live in several states.

Darry has three children, Susan Heringer, Steven Capps and Sandra Mello; 2 sons-in-law, Jeff and Tony and one daughter-in-law, Lisa. He also enjoyed the company and accomplishments of 11 grandchildren and 2 grandchildren-in-laws.

Darry grew up in Newman, CA, attended local schools, after graduating from Orestimba High School in 1956, he attended and played football at Fresno City College, then Modesto Junior College and several trade schools, allowing him a long career as a Machinist and Mechanic.

After his wife Sheran Lynn Schuman Capps passed away, Darry became the companion and partner of high school friend, Helen Williams. Her children, Lori and Jim and their wonderful families became part of Darry’s family whom he visited many times on the East Coast. Darry made numerous friends from several hobbies he enjoyed in his life; pilots, cowboys, athletes, racing and auto restoration enthusiasts and farmers.

A Celebration Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Sunday , July 26th at Diablo Grande in Patterson.     

Darry is buried at Hills Ferry Cemetery next to his wife, Sheran.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests Donations be made in Darry’s name to: T.O.C.S.A. Memorial Fund, PO Box 18, Newman, CA, 95360, Orestimba Presbyterian Church, 1107 Kern , Newman, CA, 95360, Backcountry Horsemen of California, PO Box 40007, Bakersfield, CA, 93384, Hospice of Emanuel Medical Center, PO Box 819005, Turlock, CA, 95380 or CSUSF Medical Center, Neurosurgery Research Department, 400 Parnassus, San Francisco, CA, 94122

Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Newman.