1936
2018
BARBARA LEA JEPPESEN
October 29, 1936 ~ July 2, 2018
Barbara Lea (Fox, Thorson) Jeppesen passed away peacefully at home July 2, 2018 in Vancouver, WA, after a 17 year struggle with Alzheimer's. She was lovingly cared for by her husband Frank Jeppesen.
She was born October 29, 1936 in O'Neill, Nebraska to Robert and Thelma Fox. Graduating from Vancouver High School in 1954, she married high school sweetheart Arnold Thorson in 1955 and started her career as a wife and mother. Barbara married Frank in 1970, remaining together until the end of her life.
Our mom, wife, grandma, sister, aunt and friend is remembered as a consummate housekeeper and cook. She had a flair for decorating, make beautiful ceramic pieces and loved to throw holiday, birthday and dinner parties. She loved dancing, playing cards with friends, the Pendleton Roundup and her many dogs. She kept an immaculate home, and always dressed sharply, having her makeup on and her hair done. She loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and was warm and welcoming to all. It was heartbreaking to see this disease rob her of all the things she loved to do. Please continue to remember as the beautiful loving woman that she was.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Arnold Thorson; her parents; sons Joel Jeppesen and Tracy Scott Thorson and grandson Mark Wieber. She is survived by her husband, Frank Jeppesen; daughter Jeri (Randy) Howe; son Matthew (Dee) Jeppesen; stepson Jerry (Melissa) Jeppesen; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Mary Jeppesen; and brothers Ron Fox, John Fox and Danny (Anita) Fox. Special thanks to Liubov Woke for her love and friendship.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Alzheimer's, it touches so many lives and we can only hope for a cure one day. www.alz.org
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Barbara was a wonderful and beautiful woman. It saddened me to read of her passing. She was so blessed to have a loving husband and family to care for her during her illness. May God give them the strength and comfort.
Hilda Lund
July 11, 2018
Frank and family, My condolences to you and your family. I used to live on 98th Ave. for many years and moved back to Maine in 2006, so maybe you don't remember me, but always enjoyed seeing you walk your dog and chat a bit. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Irene Michaud Sevey
irene michaud sevey
July 9, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith
July 8, 2018
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