Gary Jepson, 1946-2015

Published 9:53 am Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Memorial services for Gary Jepson, 68, of Milaca will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Milaca Evangelical Free Church with the Rev. Dan Clausen officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Gary Jepson

Gary Wayne Jepson was born June 13, 1946, to Raynard and Sylvia (Nelson) Jepson in Albert Lea. He grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School.

He was united in marriage to Marcie Lafore Aug. 3, 1994, in Foley. Since 2003 they made their home north of Milaca.

Gary operated Jepson Siding Replacement Windows and Seamless Gutter Co. He loved tractors and he had a collection of scale models of all makes of tractors. He loved going to old tyme threshing shows and log sawing shows. Gary attended many shows before and after retirement. Gary was also an active member of Milaca Evangelical Free Church.

He passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Marcie; children Jacalyn (Paul) Snell of Shakopee, Barry Jepson of Birchdale, Chad (Stacey) Lafore of Birchdale and Jennifer (Steve) Lafore of Foley; grandchildren Tyler Snell of Shakopee and Sabrina, Justin and Bonnie Lafore of Foley; siblings Raynold (Bunny) Jepson, Jeanene (Boyd) Reese, Alan (Pat) Jepson, Robin (Jan) Jepson and Julie (Jason) Eckert; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcha Ann; parents Raynard and Sylvia; and brother, Gordon Hanson.