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Trent Gene Jeppson
1934 - 2020
Trent Gene Jeppson
1934 - 2020
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BORN
1934
DIED
2020
Trent Jeppson Obituary
1934 ~ 2020
Our beloved dad, grandpa and great grandpa, Trent Gene Jeppson, passed away peacefully on his and Mildred's 66th wedding anniversary, April 16, 2020. She preceded him in death 3 1/2 months ago. Trent died of heart disease and age.
Trent was born May 2, 1934 to Ervin and LaRue Jeppson in Union, Utah, the third of eleven children at the height of the Great Depression. He developed a strong work ethic at a young age. He married Mildred Brown April 16, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was at his side 65 years. Truly, they have given us, his children and grandchildren, the most important thing-a good example.
Trent was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In Midvale and the Sandy Granite area, he served in many capacities and leadership roles. During the summers of 1982-1986, he donated labor, time and equipment to improving acreage owned by the Midvale Stakes called Starpoint in Scofield, Utah. He was Mayor of Midvale City January 1982-December of 1985; President of UTA Board in 1991.
He will be sorely missed.
Trent was preceded in death by his wife Mildred, son Kreg (Alecia Mower Jeppson Taylor), and is survived by his children: Marilyn Webster (David), Brian (Brenda), Jan Phillips (Brad), and Karen Warren; (Scott) 19 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren.
Our family expresses sincere thanks to Inspiration Hospice and Sunrise Assisted Living in Sandy for making his last twenty-two months easier.
Due to the coronavirus, Trent's funeral will be closed. We plan to stream the service. No flowers please. Thanks for the extraordinary love and support we felt at our mother's funeral from friends and family. Our Dad was so happy to talk to you. We invite you to listen to an audio recording of the funeral at www.goffmortuary.com after the funeral. The recording will be posted at the bottom of Trent's obituary.
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Susan Perri
April 22, 2020
Dear Jeppson Famly,
We were so sorry to read of the passing of Trent. He was a wonderful man and a true friend. He and Mildred served as our home teachers and we loved our association with them. Trent often helped Frank with his backhoe in our yard. Trent and Mildred were a loving and dedicated couple who will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May you feel peace and comfort.
With love,
Susan and Jenny Perri
Connie Mahoney
April 22, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Trent's passing. He was a man of integrity and outstanding in every way. We have many good memories with Trent and his wonderful family.
Much Love,
Connie Burgon Mahoney and Allyn Mahoney
Donna Jackson
April 21, 2020
My condolences to Trent's family. I knew him from Midvale City and worked with him often inspecting his mobile home park..he was a wonderful person.
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Kenneth "SCOTT" Duncan
April 21, 2020
We will miss you Uncle Trent. Until we meet again There is a large Family reunion going in Heaven.
Dee Young
April 20, 2020
The world has lost a truly great man! His influence, personal interest he took in me and his wonderful example have meant so much to me throughout my life. As my bishop, he conferred the Aaronic Priesthood upon me and ordained me to be a Deacon. As my Stake President, he guided me and many more young men and women in my age range to make good decisions that would shape our lives to this day. He showed me what good men do each day to live a good life. He honored and magnified his priesthood. His seemingly effortless commitment to eternal principles made so many of us want to make the same choices he did in our own lives. He taught us the importance of covenants and the security that they provide us. He was a man of integrity. He was a good guy every day of the week. He raised a wonderful family and posterity. He served his church, his community, his business associates and did it with quiet kindness. Thank you Trent.
Dee and Tami Young
Paul Young
April 20, 2020
Trent has meant so much, to so many, for so long,
it's difficult to comprehend the immediate future without his booming voice or genuine handshake - the bond of his word.
Trent's testimony is also something we can all rely on. Until we meet again dear friend.
Blessings to his family at this tender time.
Stacy Beck-Shemenski
April 19, 2020
So sorry for your family's loss. Trent was my grandpa Ernest Beck's neighbor On Fern drive.Trent was a great neighbor and friend to my grandpa and to our family. May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around your family and comfort you all during this time of sorrow.
Paul Sharp
April 19, 2020
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your father a great man that I worked for and was a leader of mine in my youth. I was so happy to have been able to see him at the viewing of the loss of your mother. You were all as great young children that I truly loved to see in the Midvale 5th Ward.
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