Lee (Helen) Lepp entered the presence of her Lord and Saviour on November 2, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident, at the age of 80 years.
Lee was born in Radner, Saskatchewan on March 5, 1933 to Abram and Mary Neufeld, the fifth of eleven children. In 1948, the family moved to Coaldale, finally settling in a community after moving too many times to count.
In 1956 Lee married Edward Lepp and together built a life north of Vulcan where they farmed for almost 50 years. Ed and Lee enjoyed many winters in Yuma and traveled all over North America in their R.V. After Ed’s passing in 2004, she continued to go south in the winter and had many travels with her good friends Esther Mensinger, Helanda Hartung and Betty Anderson.
Lee leaves to mourn: children Jean (Mel) Vaselenak, Karen (Jim) Laturnus, Dawna (Al) Lyon and Ken (Carrie) Lepp, 9 grandchildren: Alan Vaselenak (Tamara), Janel Martens (Benny), Kyle Laturnus, Devin Laturnus (Anamaria), Renae Hale (Robbie), Sarah Lepp, Colin Lepp, Erin Lepp, Andrew Warren and 3 great-grandchildren along with 7 siblings Liz Ens (Abe), John Neufeld (Lucy), Dave Neufeld (Rose), Edith Unrau (Bill), Louise Wiebe (Tex), Peter Neufeld (Glenda) and Jack Neufeld (Anna Mae), sisters in law Elenor Cummings (Del), MaryAnn Bergen (Henry) and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Ed, siblings and their spouses Mary Friesen (Bill), Kathy Epp (Melvern) and Abe Neufeld (Bernice).
Celebration of Life Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Vulcan Cultural Recreation Centre (504 – 4th Ave. South), Pastor David Skinner officiating.
Inurnment at a later date Coaldale Cemetery.
On the morning of November 2nd, Lee and Esther were on their way to Lethbridge to pack shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. In honour of her memory and in lieu of flowers, please pack a shoebox or donate to Samaritan’s Purse, 20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, AB T3J 5H5..
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Dear Jean, Karen, Dawna and Ken
So sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. Your parents were such wonderful people and good friends to my mom and dad (Norm and Malita Lebsack). I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you in these difficult days. Treasure the good memories.
Peggy
Dawna and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. You are in my prayers.
Susan
So sorry to hear of Lee’s passing ! She was such a reserved lady, but fun to be around at the same time. Our thoughts and prayers go to the girls and Edith & Bill and the family.
Dear Family
We realize that we have been separated from each other through time and distance but want you to know that we recognize your sudden loss. We can only imagine the shock and pain. We wish you God’s healing and grace .
Love and Blessings to you all
Ken & Mary
Jean Vaselenak: Margon and I wish to express our sincerest condolences to you and your siblings and families, and to Lee’s sister and brother-in-law Liz and Abe Ens. It was such a shock to read about your Mom’s untimely passing in such an horrendous accident. She was a delightful person and will be missed by many. The only consolation is that she is reunited with Ed. God bless you all.
In deepest sympathy, Margon and Henry Thiessen
We are very sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. We met her at Sarah’s graduation here in Beeville, Texas. We all just loved her! What a fun and friendly lady she was. We send prayers to the entire family during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Belinda, Danny Olivares & Family
Dear Sarah & Lepp Family,
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
May the memories of your grandmother and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean, Karen, Dawna & Ken. So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your mother. Your parents were such wonderful neighbors and I will always remember how they (especially your mother) always seemed to be able to carry a smile through whatever life on the farm brought them.
Your Mom was my friend of long ago. We worked together in Coaldale. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the special times.
Marlene Loewen
It is with such fond memories of your mom that I send my thoughts and prayers to all of you. She was a wonderful lady and many happy memories of our growing up in the community come back to me. May your families find strength in each other during this tragic time.
Jean, So sorry to hear that your Mom had passed away and do remember meeting her many years ago. I have not seen you for a long time but have never forgotten your kindness growing up together. I am living in Colorado and pastor a small church here. Will be praying for you and the rest of your family that God would strengthen and comfort you all. God bless you. Bill
I still remember the great time we had at Sarah’s graduation party here in Texas with Lee and Carrie. She just fit right in with the family..so friendly and so nice. We have a picture of her and my mom..the grandmas. Gabe and Sarah’s grandma. She will be missed! Our prayers are with you Sarah, Carrie, Ken and all your family..
Karen, Jim and family,
I have been thinking about you. I am sorry you lost your mom so suddenly. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Charlene
Dawna and Lepp Family.
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
Remember the good stuff.
My deepest condolences.
John
We meet Lee at Sarah’s graduation party in Beeville Texas. What a first impression she made. She truly was a lovely person, we still remember her smile. Sarah our thought’s and prayer’s are with you and all of your family.
Deepest Sympathies
Noe Cantu& Liz
So sudden. Lee loved life, treasured her family and was such a good friend. I have such fond memories of times past and recent times together, – her laughter,her joyful naure and youthful spirit. She has now joined the “great reunion” in God’s presence. My love and condolences to Jean, Karen, Dawna, Ken and families. Ruth Stinson
Dear Jeanie, Karen, Dawna, Kenny and all the Lepp’s,
We were so very, very sad to hear this tragic news … though mere words cannot express adequately what we want to say. Aunty Lee will always be loved fondly and dearly remembered by all of the family at Dave & Rosemary’s “Home Place” and by everyone whose life she touched.
We wish we could be in Vulcan tomorrow, one of the prices we pay for living far away. But know that we will be there in our hearts. We are just so very happy that we got to see her along with Dawna, Al, Jeanie, Mel, Kenny & Carrie in Victoria this past summer … and we hope the echo of our hugs from that day resound in all your hearts.
Much love and deepest condolences,
Tammie & Rick
Jean, Karen, Carrie, Dawna and family. I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady, and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
We met Lee on the bus trip to the east coast last month. She was a lovey lady. So sorry. From Nanton
We met Lee on our trip to the east coast last month and shared several meals with her and Ester and three weeks on the bus. She was a lovely woman and we appreciated her a lot. We are very sorry for this tragedy. Our deepest sympathies. Dave and Dianne Halbert. Nanton
To all the families of our friend Lee Lepp.
Our deepest sympathies for your loss of Lee.
We feel the loss of a truly special and caring person, which we had the privilege of knowing for many years.
Bruce, Peggy, Brad and Dean Plausteiner and staff of Professional Optical.
Dawna and the rest of the Lepp family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Toni Luini (Tucker)
Ken, Carrie & Family,
Our deepest condolences, your Mom was a dear lady Ken and will be remembered fondly.
Trish, Cade, Graden & Cameron Vachon
What a tragic loss of a wonderful woman !! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m away sorry I can’t attend the service.
Ron Deitz