- Date Of Birth: June 26, 1928
- Date Of Death: March 5, 2016
- State: Idaho
Wanda Hepper passed away peacefully at her home in Meridian on March 5, 2016. Wanda was born the youngest of four daughters on June 26, 1928 to Joseph and Willena Blaser in American Falls. When she was a young girl she would wash parts in her father’s garage for extra money. She loved fishing with her dad. She moved to Boise, Idaho when she was 18 years old and got an apartment up by the Depot. She was a bookkeeper for numerous businesses downtown. She met her soul mate Ted Hepper while he was driving a taxi.
Ted and Wanda were married July 1, 1949 at Ted’s parent’s farm. They built their first home on the adjoining 5 acres. It was a 1 bedroom log and brick home. They raised their four children, Tim, Terri, Tina and Tedi there. There was always something fun to do. They raised 32 Shetland ponies, Charolaise cattle and always had many animals for the kids to raise and play with. Wanda always loved animals, especially her little dogs. She would bring in baby bunnies in the winter to keep them warm. Even bringing in a premature calf at one time and keeping it in the kitchen. The family was always camping, fishing and water skiing at Lucky Peak. Ted built a cabin in Lowman and the family went there all the time. Wanda made sure her children were always busy with dance lessons and music lessons. When her daughters wanted to snow ski she was instrumental in getting a ski bus in Meridian. It was full every Saturday. Wanda was extremely funny and the most generous woman. She would lend a helping hand to most anyone. She adored her family.
Wanda is survived by; her four children Tim Hepper (Kris), Terri Miller (Jon), Tina Hepper and Tedi Hepper, her grandchildren Jason Hepper (Sandy), Camille Douthit (Tom) and Brittney Efaw (Kyle) and her four great-grandchildren Allison, Alexis, Sadie and Max. She is also survived by her sister June Marshall (Don) and her sister in law Emma Bales as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers that helped take care of mom. We appreciate all you did and the love and compassion you gave her. Especially Betty, Bobbi and April, she loved you very much.
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