David Hans Jeppson

David Hans Jeppson age 86 passed away peacefully on Friday March 10th 2022

St George, Utah —

David Hans Jeppson, age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 10, 2022, due to factors incident to age. He was born on January 8, 1936 in Holladay, Utah, to Rulon and Ruby Parrish Jeppson. On June 1, 1956, in the SLC temple, David married June Almond, thus securing his opportunity to continue what would become their epic 65-year-long love affair.

After growing up on family farms in the Salt Lake valley and Southeast Idaho, David completed his bachelor's degree in Business Administration at University of Utah in 1958. After farming for a brief period, he changed course, completed a Master's degree in hospital administration at UCLA, and eventually would work for many years as the executive vice president for Intermountain Healthcare. He was a past president of the American College of Health care executives. At the height of his career, he was regarded as one of the nation's foremost healthcare executives.

David and June raised their family largely in Farmington, Utah, after which they lived their retirement years in Toquerville & St. George. David served faithfully in many LDS church callings including bishop, stake president, mission president, temple presidency and sealer.

David was passionate about the outdoors, gardening, basketball, skiing, swimming, and other sports. He traveled the world for business and leisure.

David will be remembered particularly for his love of life, his friendliness, his warmth and humor, his willingness to lift others and his commitment to living like his Savior. He and his wife, June, will be remembered for their exemplary life-long partnership. He will be missed dearly and remembered lovingly.

David is survived by wife June, and children Jeff (Valanne), Jim (Janette), Joe, Jerod (and late wife Sharon), Jay, Jill (Darren), John (Heather), Jordan (Amanda), 31 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren (with 4 more on the way) plus two sisters, Lynn and Barbara. He is preceded in death by brothers, John and Bruce, daughter-in-law Sharon, and granddaughter Jazymn June.

The family would like to thank all medical personnel and friends who participated in his final weeks of life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to higher education, missionary work, or the humanitarian aid of your choice.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 18 at the LDS chapel at 881 South River Road in St. George, Utah, from 10am-noon. All are welcome to participate in the family graveside service via the following Zoom link:

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Published by Deseret News from Mar. 13 to Mar. 18, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for David Jeppson

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43 Entries

Tracy Farnsworth

March 7, 2024

I miss Dave and still think of him often. His life and example left a lasting impact upon me.

Val Compton

March 7, 2024

The sweetest man he cared about everyone.

Steven Wilson

March 7, 2024

A stelar example to me and everyone who ever met him of everything good in the world. A dear friend.

Val Compton

December 12, 2023

He was one of the nicest and sweetest man I´ve ever known. I don´t think you ever met a stranger.

Robb Menaul, Seattle

September 14, 2022

Dave was an inspiration to me as 19 year old college student wondering about hospital administration as a career. At UW he made time to advise me about college and graduate school and military service. His enthusiasm was compelling. I owe him much.

Brady & Sarah Sargent

March 18, 2022

So very thankful to have served under the leadership of Pres & Sister Jeppson's. Love these two. Many memories and great lessons about life learned from them. Saddened about the passing of Pres Jeppson. Pres and Sis Jeppson you are two very Christlike people. Love you. Thank you.

Bill Ennis's"

March 17, 2022

Very sorry to hear about "President Jeppson" passing on. We met 16 years ago in the La Verkin Stake. He was always smiling, friendly, warm, and fully engaged with whomever he was speaking. My condolences to his family, as he was a wonderful man.

Mike Cook

March 17, 2022

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Mike Cook

March 17, 2022

I never had the opportunity to meet David Jeppson. But what I do know is this, his sons certainly blessed my son life, Michael Cook Junior with all their efforts on his behalf to make our home more wheelchair accessible. I am eternally grateful for them and I know that they come from great stock. All my prayers and love to the Jeppson family and hopes of peace and love moving forward. Tenley love Michael and Karen Cook, formerly from Farmington Utah now living here in Northern Virginia.

Mary Hatch

March 17, 2022

Dave was the kindest and most humble man that I have met. A true gentleman, a healthcare hero and a dedicated family man. Condolences to June and his family. Dave your influence will be missed..

Sam and Maren Paget

March 16, 2022

What an incredible influence Dave Jeppson had on our lives and those of our children. "Itchy" reached super hero status in our eyes. He was the best Bishop we ever had! He and June were some of our dearest friends. He took our son Thad to a Jazz game with some pretty sweet seats! He also let Thad work to pay off some things he bought for him. Dave told the story far and wide of explaining to our daughter Erika what happened to Brownie the cow! He apologized thousands of times for Ozzie eating our bunny Thumper. We shall always remember his warm chuckle, and his advise for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you Jeppsons!

Steve Wilson

March 16, 2022

David my hero, mentor, inspiration and friend I´m grateful and blessed by my cherished association. My love to June.

Walt Draper

March 16, 2022

Dave and June moved to the old 24th Ward on Wall Street in Salt Lake City shortly after they were married. I was about 14 years old at the time and I remember how nice Dave was to all the boys in the Ward. I've thought about him many times over the years with great fondness. My sympathies to his family.

Lew Jeppson

March 16, 2022

So sorry to hear about David's passing. He and I are first cousins. We both had memberships in the old Deseret Gym. Often I would run into him in the hallway on the south side of gym. I came to look forward to these meetings. He was always so positive and affirming. I now miss Bruce , John and now David.

Tracy Farnsworth

March 16, 2022

Dave Jeppson blessed and influenced my career perhaps more than any other person. His name and memory will never be forgotten.

Kathy Breinholt (Caldwell)

March 16, 2022

Having Dave Jeppson as our bishop made a difficult time for me and my children bearable. He loved, counseled, blessed, and encouraged us. Getting to see him and June occasionally through the years brightened my day. I am forever grateful for the influence Dave was in my life. I am forever better for having known him. Love and gratitude goes out to his family for sharing their husband and father with us. May you be comforted in knowing how much he loved all of you.

Ben & Camille Mangelson

March 15, 2022

Thank you and God bless you till we meet again.
Sister June Jeppson our prayers for you at this time.

Douglas R and Trissa H. Fonnesbeck

March 15, 2022

Douglas R and Trissa H. Fonnesbeck

March 15, 2022

Douglas R and Trissa H. Fonnesbeck

March 15, 2022

Dave was a great friend, mentor and leader. A great person! He was a leader who has made a difference in this world. Best wishes and prayers to June and the family.
Sincerely Doug & Trissa

Di Smalley

March 15, 2022

My thoughts and prayers go out to June and family. David was a great leader and a fine man.

Sharla Rawson Whittekiend

March 14, 2022

President Jeppson is a fine man, one of the best men I've met on earth. He has many good things to do on the other side while he waits for us all!! What a reunion it will be! I love you President Jeppson

Julie Jeppson Harward

March 14, 2022

David is NY first cousin, our dad's were brothers. I have always loved David, he is beyond kind..generous..so caring! He loved his pecan trees and loved sharing..and they were so delicious! I loved serving in the temple..I would be standing at a post and would see him coming down the hall with those kind smiling eyes..he would walk right over to me and give me the warmest hug...I will miss him..what a reunion he must be having with the Jeppsons in heaven! Sending all my love to precious June. A lady equally yoked with her good husband!

Bill Zurcher

March 14, 2022

Dave was such a blessing in my life growing up in the Boise 6th ward. Such a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. He was our young mens leader for several years and we all looked up to him. He and June were newly married and he was working for General Mills at the time. Such a nice young couple and such a good example for us young teenagers. I
still remember the trip where he took us to southeastern Idaho among many other vivid memories of those times. We all love love you, Dave Jeppson!
Bill Zurcher, Holladay, Utah

Kathy Smock and Children

March 14, 2022

Bishop Jeppson was a blessing to our family when we moved from
Michigan to Utah in 1987. It was quite an adjustment for us and our three children to go from the mission field to Zion! Bishop Jeppson was loving, caring, helpful, considerate and the most wonderful friend as we adjusted and were given callings and responsibility's in his Ward. We loved our interaction with all the Jeppson´s who lived in the Ward. Our love and sympathy to all the family.

Porter Hall

March 14, 2022

Dave Jeppson was so inspirational in my life. I will always love him for showing me the way. He could make you love the Savior and love life no matter what. I think of him often and will pray for his wonderful family

Mark J. Howard

March 14, 2022

There will only be one Dave Jeppson!!!! He was one of a KIND!!!

Ryan D. Miller

March 14, 2022

Thank you with all of my heart for what you taught and showed me! President Jeppson, your impact on my life cannot be measured.

Patti Lichfield

March 14, 2022

I will miss President Jepson-he was such a gracious kind man-and June was always so kind-my best to her!!!

Dixie Hatanaka

March 14, 2022

My humblest condolences Sister Jeppson. President Jeppson will be dearly missed. He and you changed my life forever! Many prayers and blessings for you. I love you so very much!

Valerie Compton

March 14, 2022

Sr. Jeppsen I am so sorry for you and your families loss. I have so many wonderful memories of you and your husband when you lived here in Toquerville. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

William turley

March 14, 2022

What a man! What a rigorous influence he had to a wee boy from Ireland on his Mission! Special memory's! Thank you for all your help!
Much love. William

Alyce Stemmons

March 13, 2022

President Jeppson was an amazing mission president. He was exactly who I needed to lift me up and teach me how to be more like my Savior. I grew so much under his leadership. He leaves a huge void in the world, but has blessed so many. My sincere condolences to June and the rest of his family.

Mikelle Moore

March 13, 2022

Dave was a legend in my early career and someone I had the pleasure to meet multiple times. He was the perfect example of compassion, kindness, wisdom and grit. I send my sympathy to his family.

Scott Thredgold

March 13, 2022

Dave was one of my most influential role models, as a father, husband, business leader, and Church leader. Our prayers are with June and the family. May you all be blessed with an extra measure of sureness of the eternal nature of families.

Brian Pontius

March 13, 2022

My deepest sympathy to the family. President Jeppson was an amazing example, friend, and leader. He was my Mission President when I arrived in England in December 1995. He had a way of uplifting and inspiring unlike anyone I have ever met. Every time I spent time with him I left feeling like I was his favorite missionary. His kindness and love is something I will never forget and I have used his example in my own leadership positions both in the church and the workplace. I will be forever grateful for being able to know and learn from him.

Janice Jeppson Hunter

March 13, 2022

I will definitely miss this sweet giant of a man. So many fond memories of him at family gatherings, in the ward, in our Stake and especially in the Temple. He told me about a month ago that he was going to report to Dad when he sees him again and let Dad know how is family is. Thank you Uncle Dave.

Patricia Robison Gullett

March 13, 2022

I am so blessed to have known Uncle Dave. The stories my mom told me about growing up with him always made me laugh. He´s always been so fun and a real character. He has been such a great example to me and I will miss him.

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