Eva Elvera “Vera” Capps, 90, of Astoria, died in Astoria on Nov. 16, 2020.

Eva was born to Neil Alexander and Eva Stina (Niemi) Jarvi in Seattle, Washington, on Oct. 15, 1930.

On April 12, 1948, she married Lowell Robert Capps. They raised four children as Bob was transferred around the Northwest from Seattle to Aberdeen and Tacoma, Washington, Portland and Pendleton and Walla Walla, Washington, working for the Union Pacific Railroad.

They retired to Seaside in 1983. They attended Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Vera taught Sunday School and served on the church council. She participated in Gideon’s International and the Child Evangelism Fellowship.

She was employed at the Pendleton Music Store, Equitable Savings and Loan, Walla Walla Produce Co. and ISN.

She enjoyed her family and many friends. She and Bob celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary shortly before his death in 2002.

Vera is survived by her sons, David Michael (Kim) Capps of Boise, Idaho, and Douglas Alan (Gwynn) Capps, of Tigard; and her daughters, Kathleen Marie (Cedric) Shanks, of La Grande, and Susan Elaine Haines of Astoria.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeff and Wan Booninee, of Riverton, Utah, Steve and Stephanie Capps, of Olympia, Washington, Melody and Darin Smith, of South Jordan, Utah, Toni and Wayne Dunlap, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Shelly and Colt Hubbell, of Boise, Idaho, Amy and Josh Karl, of Frankenville, New Jersey, Rob Capps (Tresha), of Keizer, Bryon Capps, of Tigard, Keven Capps, of Tigard, Shannon and Ignacio Lopez, of Sedilia, Missouri, Stefanie and Bobby Day, of Seaside, and Michael Haines of Springfield; many great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service was held. A memorial service will be held at a later time.