Bill Sapa Obituary, coach of Columbia Falls baseball team, owner of Blue Moon,

The Columbia Falls community is mourning the loss of Bill Sapa, owner of the Blue Moon Bar and Nite Club and coach of the Columbia Falls High School baseball team. Sapa was found unresponsive in his recliner chair on Tuesday morning and pronounced dead at the scene.

Sapa was a beloved figure in the community, with deep roots in Columbia Falls. He was a standout baseball player in his youth and played for the University of New Mexico before being drafted by the New York Yankees.

However, he chose to return home to support his family rather than pursue a career in professional baseball.

Sapa’s dedication to baseball continued throughout his life, including coaching the inaugural season of the Columbia Falls High School baseball team. He was also instrumental in the construction of the Sapa-Johnsrud baseball fields, which are named after his older brother Jim Sapa and Ray Johnsrud, who both tragically lost their lives in a train accident in 1984.

The Sapa family has been a fixture in the Columbia Falls community for decades, with Bill’s parents purchasing the Blue Moon from Lily Brash in 1972. The bar has since become an iconic fixture in the town, known for its rodeo grounds and black angus cows that greet visitors entering Columbia Falls.

Bill Sapa’s passing is not only a loss for the community but also for his family. His parents, Charlotte and Dick Sapa, both passed away in 2021, and their portrait now graces the side of the Blue Moon. Funeral arrangements for Bill have not yet been announced, but the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family during this difficult time.

Despite his passing, Bill Sapa’s legacy in the community and his contributions to baseball will not be forgotten. His impact on the town and the lives he touched will continue to be felt for years to come.

The news of Bill Sapa’s passing has sent shockwaves through the Columbia Falls community. The loss of such a beloved figure has left many residents in mourning.

Sapa was not only the owner of the Blue Moon Bar and Nite Club but also a dedicated coach to the Columbia Falls High School baseball team. His passion for the sport was evident to all who knew him, and he was instrumental in the construction of the Sapa-Johnsrud baseball fields.

The Sapa family has been an integral part of the community for decades, and their contributions to the town will not be forgotten. The Blue Moon Bar and its rodeo grounds have become an iconic fixture in Columbia Falls, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

As the community mourns the loss of Bill Sapa, his legacy and impact on the town will continue to be felt for years to come. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced, but the Columbia Mortuary is caring for the family during this difficult time.

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