Elsie Hepner, 84, of Casper, WY and formerly of Saratoga, WY passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center surrounded by loving family.
She was born to Clyde Dayton Ankney and Delpha Mae Ankney on May 7, 1930 in New Philadelphia, OH. She married her husband, the late Harry L. Hepner Jr there in Ohio. They were united in their marriage on July 31, 1946. It was on their way home from a trip to California to visit Elsie's sister, Alma, that they found their way to Saratoga. Shortly thereafter, they moved their belongings and made it their home for many years.
Elsie's favorite pastime was to play Bingo, she loved the chance at yelling out that elusive word "BINGO!"
Elsie is survived by one brother, Russell, and her six children, Larry (Joanne) Hepner of Saratoga, WY, Terry (Catherine) Hepner of Decatur, MS, Patty (Dutch) Johnson of Nampa, ID, Rich (Joan) Hepner of Casper, WY, Bob Hepner of Sinclair, WY, Tom (Dawn) Hepner of Shirley, NY and also 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her siblings Clyde, Anna, Alma, Gertrude, Ruby, Ruth, Fern, Hazel, and Clarence (Red) and one granddaughter Lenae Harbison.
A celebration of life for Elsie will be held January 17, 2015 at the Cemetery Chapel in Saratoga at 1:00 PM. A reception will follow from 2-4:00pm at the American Legion in Hepner Hall.
Memorials in her name may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary of Saratoga and mailed to:
American Legion Auxiliary of Saratoga
403 East Bridge Avenue
Saratoga, WY 82331
To share your memories of Elsie or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.