Hal Eldon Mapes, 76, of Holiday Island, AR passed away on February 5, 2017. Born February 22, 1940, to Benjamin Harrison and Winona (Frances) Mapes. Hal is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Dennis Mapes. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Bonnie Mapes. Also survived by his brother Merle (Harry) Mapes and sister Janell Jones. He had three sons, Mark E. Mapes, Brian C. Mapes and wife Nicole, Stephen B. Mapes and his wife Christina who all reside in Topeka KS. He also had 5 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 1 great step grandchild.
Hal was in the Navy from 1959 - 1963 working as a Radioman. He retained the ability to read Morse code throughout his life. Hal and Bonnie met while working for Boeing in Wichita KS. They were married on April 24, 1965 in Byron OK. Hal took a job in Topeka, KS working for BCBS in 1973 retiring in 2000 to Holiday Island, AR. Hal was in bowling leagues most of his life rolling 2 perfect games. He was also an excellent pool player and a dedicated baseball coach for over a decade. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a member of several leagues. Hal was a member of the Elks' Lodge. Hal will be remembered as a loving, devoted husband and father.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Holiday Island Community Church with Pastor Jeff Timm officiating.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.
Hal was in the Navy from 1959 - 1963 working as a Radioman. He retained the ability to read Morse code throughout his life. Hal and Bonnie met while working for Boeing in Wichita KS. They were married on April 24, 1965 in Byron OK. Hal took a job in Topeka, KS working for BCBS in 1973 retiring in 2000 to Holiday Island, AR. Hal was in bowling leagues most of his life rolling 2 perfect games. He was also an excellent pool player and a dedicated baseball coach for over a decade. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a member of several leagues. Hal was a member of the Elks' Lodge. Hal will be remembered as a loving, devoted husband and father.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Holiday Island Community Church with Pastor Jeff Timm officiating.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.
Hal Eldon Mapes, 76, of Holiday Island, AR passed away on February 5, 2017. Born February 22, 1940, to Benjamin Harrison and Winona (Frances) Mapes. Hal is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother Dennis Mapes. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Bonnie Mapes. Also survived by his brother Merle (Harry) Mapes and sister Janell Jones. He had three sons, Mark E. Mapes, Brian C. Mapes and wife Nicole, Stephen B. Mapes and his wife Christina who all reside in Topeka KS. He also had 5 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 1 great step grandchild.
Hal was in the Navy from 1959 - 1963 working as a Radioman. He retained the ability to read Morse code throughout his life. Hal and Bonnie met while working for Boeing in Wichita KS. They were married on April 24, 1965 in Byron OK. Hal took a job in Topeka, KS working for BCBS in 1973 retiring in 2000 to Holiday Island, AR. Hal was in bowling leagues most of his life rolling 2 perfect games. He was also an excellent pool player and a dedicated baseball coach for over a decade. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a member of several leagues. Hal was a member of the Elks' Lodge. Hal will be remembered as a loving, devoted husband and father.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Holiday Island Community Church with Pastor Jeff Timm officiating.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.
Hal was in the Navy from 1959 - 1963 working as a Radioman. He retained the ability to read Morse code throughout his life. Hal and Bonnie met while working for Boeing in Wichita KS. They were married on April 24, 1965 in Byron OK. Hal took a job in Topeka, KS working for BCBS in 1973 retiring in 2000 to Holiday Island, AR. Hal was in bowling leagues most of his life rolling 2 perfect games. He was also an excellent pool player and a dedicated baseball coach for over a decade. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a member of several leagues. Hal was a member of the Elks' Lodge. Hal will be remembered as a loving, devoted husband and father.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Holiday Island Community Church with Pastor Jeff Timm officiating.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.
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