Cole Stephen VanEpps

Cole Stephen VanEpps, 28, beloved son, brother, and friend, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. The world lost a light in the dark that day.
Survived by his parents, Karen and Jason VanEpps; sisters, Caitlin Shea and Cydney; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cole's passion in life was to help others see the value and magic they never knew they were capable of. His smile brought smiles to others, and he worked tirelessly to lift others up. He was working towards becoming a therapist, so he could help people the way others helped him. Cole never met a stranger. He could make the most antisocial person talk for hours, exchange numbers, and then meet for dinner next week. He loved his family, his friends and his dogs. He enjoyed hiking in the mountains, walking his dog, playing games of all types, especially when he could slip in a made-up rule. Cole had a way of making everybody laugh, be it with a story or his ornery pranks. He also got a few chuckles or crazy looks with his dance moves and his singing ability, but that never stopped him; if anything, it just made him do it more. You could talk to Cole for hours or sit in silence. Everything he touched truly turned to gold and every life forever changed from knowing him.
Vigil and reflections will be at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025; Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am on Friday, March 14, 2025, both will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Andover.
Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025, upstairs at Chicken N Pickle off Greenwich Rd in Wichita. Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
In honor of Cole, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 North Hillside, Wichita KS 67219.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.