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Altha Klepper Obituary
1940 - 2017
Altha "Ann" Klepper, 77, departed this life, Friday, August 11, 2017. She died of ovarian cancer "the silent killer".
Ann was born March 11, 1940 in Springfield, Missouri to Austin and Naomi Dotson Shumate. She was fourth in the family of five children. In the spring of 1958 she graduated high school. In November of that same year she married Kenneth H. Klepper. Early in their marriage, Kenneth enlisted in the Navy. Altha became a military wife. Together they had three children, and lived on both coasts. In 1977 they settled in Myrtle Grove. Altha was a traditional homemaker. She had a giving heart and did volunteer work through the decades. In her later years Ann enjoyed many crafts. Altha made her home in Pensacola for 40 years.
She is preceded in death by many loved ones and is survived by family, friends and neighbors, who will miss her greatly.
A Celebration of Ann's Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel and will be followed by a reception at the funeral home. Ann will be inurned with her husband at Bayview Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ann's name to the Manna Food Pantry, 116 E Gonzalez St, Pensacola, FL 32501.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.
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Cynthia Shumate
August 20, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of your loss! The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. The loss of someone close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Glad we got to know each other a bit communicating through emails.
Rest in peace Aunt Alta
Liz Smith
August 18, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sorrowful time.
Laura Teer
August 17, 2017
Jovonna, Nicky, LeeAnn and family
Frank and I send our prayers and condolences. May God bless you all. Laura & Frank
Wanda Woodward
August 14, 2017
May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time!
Donna Shumate
August 14, 2017
Altha was A great friend I will miss her a lot.
Nicole Fewin
August 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. Charles Dickens
Debra Barker
August 14, 2017
Sorry for your loss she will be greatly missed
Gail Shumate
August 13, 2017
My most heartfelt sympathies for your loss
Jovonna Teer
August 13, 2017
Love you now as always.
August 13, 2017
May God provide comfort and strength as you endure the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to your family. ~ 2 Corthinians 1:3,4
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Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel & Bayview Memorial Park3351 Scenic Highway 90E, Pensacola, FL 32503
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