Obituary of George Joseph Hepp

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Folder". HEPP - George Joseph Hepp was born on April 24th, 1929 in the Bruno district of Saskatchewan to Anthony and Julianne (nee Schneider) Hepp. After leaving school George worked with his father on the family farm. Later he became a grain buyer at Margo, SK. George married Carol Lindgren on October 14th, 1957 and they lived in Saskatoon, SK, where Quaker Oats Mill employed him until it's closure. The family relocated to Thompson, MB, in 1963 and resided there until George retired from Inco (refinery) and Carol retired from Wal-Mart in 2003, when they moved to Yorkton, SK. George loved to golf, was an avid gardener and always available as a handyman to his family and friends. His favourite place to vacation was Hawaii, where he and Carol enjoyed many good times on their annual vacations. George passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the age of 78, in Saskatoon, SK. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol, four children and adopted daughter. Kim (Dawn), Kevin (Val), Tammy (Kevin Taylor), Kurt (Carmen) and Anne (Blair Alderson) all of Thompson, MB. George loved spending time with his grandchildren and was proud of all their accomplishments. Rachelle (Nicholas), Andrea (Eddie), Crystal, Chantel, Tara, Jared, Breanne, Cassidy, Tanner, Caylin, Reanna and great grandchildren, Cheyenne, Bradley, Kylie and Eddie Jr. George also leaves to mourn his sisters and brother; Julia Frosse, Middle Lake, SK, Sr. Edwina, St. Elizabeth's Convent, Humboldt, SK, Anton Hepp (Sylvia), Port Alberni, BC, Rosella Verlangen, Saskatoon, SK, Sylvia (Albert Kennedy), Parksville, BC, Rita (Joe Whelan), North Battleford, SK, sister-in-laws; Pauline Hepp, Saskatoon, SK, Ivy (Ernie Sasyniuck), Yorkton, SK, Shirley Lindgren, Prince Albert, SK, brother-in-laws; Edmund Lindgren, Yorkton, SK, Lew Lindgren (Joanne), Buchanan, SK and numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents Anton and Julianna Hepp, his sisters Mary, Veronica, Sr. Laurentcia, and babies Eva (13 mo. and 3 yrs.), his brother Frank, mother and father-in-law, Dorothy and Elis Lindgren, brother-in-laws, Allen Lindgren, Joe Verlangen, Joe Froess, Jim Meszarous and John Krauss. The funeral service was held on Friday, March 28, 2008 from St. Andrew's United Church in Yorkton. Rev. Doug Craig officiated. The organist, Shani Apland led members of the Church Choir in the singing of the hymn 'Just A Closer Walk With Thee'. Soloist, Dawn Hepp sang 'God on the Mountain', and niece, Anita Verlangen sang 'Amazing Grace'. A tribute was given by Terry Murray. Honorary bearers were Lew and Edmund Lindgren, Ernie Sasyniuk, Terry Murray, Murray Pappin, Jerry Ernest, Dale Murray, Merle Fassett, Bob McLean and Kim Nelson. The interment followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jared Hepp serving as the urnbearer. A reception followed at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, March 28th, 2008 2:00pm, St. Andrew's United Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens