Hal Eldon Mapes, 76, of Holiday Island, Ark., passed away on Feb. 5, 2017. He was born Feb. 22, 1940, to Benjamin Harrison and Winona (Frances) Mapes. Hal is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Dennis Mapes.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Bonnie Mapes, 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, Kan. He also had five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and one 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 Kan. They were married on April 24, 1965 in Byron, Okla. Hal took a job in Topeka, Kan., working for BCBS in 1973 retiring in 2000 to Holiday Island, Ark.
Hal was in bowling leagues most of his life, rolling two perfect games. He was also an excellent pool player and a dedicated baseball coach for over a decade. He 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 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 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, Mo.