Obituaries
Jimmie Hepp
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Jimmie Lane Hepp, 68, of Sheridan and Upton, Wyoming, passed away on February 9, 2023, at his home in Upton, Wyoming.
Jim was born in Buffalo, Wyoming February 13, 1954, to Zane Hepp and Ramona (Hepp) Jacobs. He graduated from Sheridan High School as an FFA member in 1972 and married that fall. He was blessed with three girls, Syrenda, Echo, and Myria.
Jim began shoeing horses at 17 years old and continued his entire life for many cowboys and ranchers. He worked as a ranch hand at several places throughout Wyoming and Montana. He was an avid gun enthusiast with a knack for refinishing guns for family and friends. He also spent time as a hunting guide, truck driver, and outrider for chariot racing clubs. “Pretty good at all trades, master of none.” He was an all-around cowboy, and “ every cowboy has that one horse that defines a big part of their life, for Jim we would have to say that horse was a big tall half-app by the name of Ol’ Bill”.
Jim is survived by his girls, Syrenda Hepp, Echo (Hepp) Wulff, Myria, and her husband, Josh Burgess. His grandkids are James, Colleen, Colleen, Julian, Clayton, and Dierks. His mother Ramona (Hepp) Jacobs, and siblings Wade (Ellen) Hepp, Kevin (Debbie) Hepp, Cleve (Shirley) Jacobs, Chris (Ginger) Hepp, Jack Jacobs, Maggie Michelena, and Connie (John) Graham. Stepmother Alice Hepp and step brothers Lany (Jody) Bangerter and Kim (Dorothy) Bangerter. As well as Aunt Patty Hepp and many nieces, nephews, cousins and so many friends.
He is preceded in death by his father Zane Hepp, Uncle Earl Hepp, sister Zana Kay Hepp and both sides of his grandparents.
We invite all family and friends to a celebration of life on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Big Horn Mountain Eagles at 1760 Commercial Ave. in Sheridan, Wyoming at 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be served and there will be a cash bar.
Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
bruce collins
February 14, 2023 at 7:42 am
I feel very fortunate to have been able to cowboy with two good hands like Jim and Wayne Kuhl
Clifford Gorzalka
February 14, 2023 at 1:37 pm
Sorry for your loss Kevin. We’re thinking of you.
Korby Collins
February 15, 2023 at 9:02 am
To the entire Hepp family. We are deeply saddened by Jim’s passing. We love you all and have you all in our hearts and parayers
Ken & Teresa Gorzalka
February 17, 2023 at 6:47 pm
We met Jim in high school. It wasn’t long and we all became good friends. Time passed and we all got married and went our own ways. Jim was one of those friends that was always a friend and though we may not have gotten to see him as much as in school, every time we met up with him it was as though we had just seen him yesterday. We read of all the things he did over the course of his life and know how he came to meet and have so many friends!
We shall certainly miss you Jim as will many others whose lives you touched so positively. God Bless You !
Mary Sickler
February 17, 2023 at 9:22 pm
So sorry for your loss Ramona. May God Bless and be with your family now and always. Just know I often think of you. You’re in my prayers.
Julie Gerlach
February 19, 2023 at 10:06 am
Sincerest sympathy Mona and all of you kids. Jim’s personality shines through in this great photo. While he leaves us all too soon, he filled his life and time here with many friends and family filled with memories.