Elsie Hepner, 84, of Casper, Wyo. and formerly of Saratoga, 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, Ohio.
She married her husband, the late Harry L. Hepner Jr in Ohio. They were united in 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 was held Jan.17, 2015 at the Valley Chapel in Saratoga.
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
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