Early Life: Eddie was born on May 30, 1917, in Midway, Utah, to Maurice W. and Mabel Andrews Epperson. He attended Midway Elementary and graduated from Wasatch High School in Heber City.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married his sweetheart, Ina "Marie" McMillan. They made their home on the family farm in Snake Creek Canyon where they resided for 62 years. He was an avid horseman; owning and training several racehorses. He raced his horses throughout the country, winning numerous races. He was an accomplished rancher and electrician. He loved his children, grandchildren and their many accomplishments. He looked forward to traveling with his family to high school rodeos to watch his great grandson, Preston, rodeo. His favorite pastime was going to the state park for coffee and bragging about his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. On Thursday morning, January 6, 2005, loving father and grandfather, Eddie C. Epperson, passed away peacefully at the Heber Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Survived By: His daughter, Linda Gay (Phil) Webb, Riverton, Utah; son, Blaine Lyndon (Susan) Epperson, Heber City, Utah; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Marie; his son Don; his parents; and brothers, Robert and Lynn.
Services: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Mortuary: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 7 Jan 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married his sweetheart, Ina "Marie" McMillan. They made their home on the family farm in Snake Creek Canyon where they resided for 62 years. He was an avid horseman; owning and training several racehorses. He raced his horses throughout the country, winning numerous races. He was an accomplished rancher and electrician. He loved his children, grandchildren and their many accomplishments. He looked forward to traveling with his family to high school rodeos to watch his great grandson, Preston, rodeo. His favorite pastime was going to the state park for coffee and bragging about his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. On Thursday morning, January 6, 2005, loving father and grandfather, Eddie C. Epperson, passed away peacefully at the Heber Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Survived By: His daughter, Linda Gay (Phil) Webb, Riverton, Utah; son, Blaine Lyndon (Susan) Epperson, Heber City, Utah; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Marie; his son Don; his parents; and brothers, Robert and Lynn.
Services: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Mortuary: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 7 Jan 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Early Life: Eddie was born on May 30, 1917, in Midway, Utah, to Maurice W. and Mabel Andrews Epperson. He attended Midway Elementary and graduated from Wasatch High School in Heber City.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married his sweetheart, Ina "Marie" McMillan. They made their home on the family farm in Snake Creek Canyon where they resided for 62 years. He was an avid horseman; owning and training several racehorses. He raced his horses throughout the country, winning numerous races. He was an accomplished rancher and electrician. He loved his children, grandchildren and their many accomplishments. He looked forward to traveling with his family to high school rodeos to watch his great grandson, Preston, rodeo. His favorite pastime was going to the state park for coffee and bragging about his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. On Thursday morning, January 6, 2005, loving father and grandfather, Eddie C. Epperson, passed away peacefully at the Heber Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Survived By: His daughter, Linda Gay (Phil) Webb, Riverton, Utah; son, Blaine Lyndon (Susan) Epperson, Heber City, Utah; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Marie; his son Don; his parents; and brothers, Robert and Lynn.
Services: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Mortuary: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 7 Jan 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married his sweetheart, Ina "Marie" McMillan. They made their home on the family farm in Snake Creek Canyon where they resided for 62 years. He was an avid horseman; owning and training several racehorses. He raced his horses throughout the country, winning numerous races. He was an accomplished rancher and electrician. He loved his children, grandchildren and their many accomplishments. He looked forward to traveling with his family to high school rodeos to watch his great grandson, Preston, rodeo. His favorite pastime was going to the state park for coffee and bragging about his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. On Thursday morning, January 6, 2005, loving father and grandfather, Eddie C. Epperson, passed away peacefully at the Heber Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Survived By: His daughter, Linda Gay (Phil) Webb, Riverton, Utah; son, Blaine Lyndon (Susan) Epperson, Heber City, Utah; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Marie; his son Don; his parents; and brothers, Robert and Lynn.
Services: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Mortuary: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 7 Jan 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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