In 1965 Jim purchased his 2nd ranch where he and his family lived until he retired. During retirement, Jim lived at several places in or near Valentine. As his health declined, he lived in Care Facilities until his death.
Jim’s life revolved around working with his brothers, whether it be haying, working cattle, sharing equipment and workforce (all 6 kids). The Epke family did most everything together, sharing holidays, birthdays, camping trips, fishing, and lots of card games.
Jim was a man of integrity and honesty. He was a quiet man who was loyal, generous, caring, hardworking, and one of the most dependable neighbors always willing to help. He was well respected and known for the quality of cattle that he bought and sold. Jim especially enjoyed working cattle on horseback.
Jim loved his cattle, horses, and dogs. He enjoyed a good game of pitch, drinking coffee and visiting with his friends and neighbors. He loved his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and was especially close to his Sisters in Laws, Betty Lou and Delores Epke.
One of his favorite pass times was driving around looking at cattle and countryside. His favorite conversations consisted of cattle and ranching.
Some of Jim’s special interests were antique cars, trucks, tractors. He enjoyed watching the KC Royals, Huskers, and his Grandsons Rodeos when they were close to Valentine. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, a Cherry Todd Electric Board of director, and a member of the VFW.
He is survived by Sam Epke, Anchorage, AK, Joni Jorgenson (Dustin), Hershey, NE, Grandchildren Tucker White, Wichita, KS, Cooper White, Hershey, NE, Allie and Jenna Epke, both of Tacoma WA.
Graveside service was held on Friday, Nov. 22 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was in charge of service arrangements.
In 1965 Jim purchased his 2nd ranch where he and his family lived until he retired. During retirement, Jim lived at several places in or near Valentine. As his health declined, he lived in Care Facilities until his death.
Jim’s life revolved around working with his brothers, whether it be haying, working cattle, sharing equipment and workforce (all 6 kids). The Epke family did most everything together, sharing holidays, birthdays, camping trips, fishing, and lots of card games.
Jim was a man of integrity and honesty. He was a quiet man who was loyal, generous, caring, hardworking, and one of the most dependable neighbors always willing to help. He was well respected and known for the quality of cattle that he bought and sold. Jim especially enjoyed working cattle on horseback.
Jim loved his cattle, horses, and dogs. He enjoyed a good game of pitch, drinking coffee and visiting with his friends and neighbors. He loved his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and was especially close to his Sisters in Laws, Betty Lou and Delores Epke.
One of his favorite pass times was driving around looking at cattle and countryside. His favorite conversations consisted of cattle and ranching.
Some of Jim’s special interests were antique cars, trucks, tractors. He enjoyed watching the KC Royals, Huskers, and his Grandsons Rodeos when they were close to Valentine. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, a Cherry Todd Electric Board of director, and a member of the VFW.
He is survived by Sam Epke, Anchorage, AK, Joni Jorgenson (Dustin), Hershey, NE, Grandchildren Tucker White, Wichita, KS, Cooper White, Hershey, NE, Allie and Jenna Epke, both of Tacoma WA.
Graveside service was held on Friday, Nov. 22 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was in charge of service arrangements.
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