Obituary of Ervan Poepping

Ervan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer, at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose at the age of 82. Ervan was born December 9th, 1930 on the farm near Strome, Alberta to parents Valentine and Alma Poepping. He met Doris Deardoff, and they married in 1957. They resided on his family farm and raised five children together in their 55 plus years together. They worked the land side by side, raising broiler hens and dairy cows for many years. Farming took up much of their time, but Ervan enjoyed his Elks Lodge activities and commraderie, fishing, a cold beer and a good game of cards with family and friends when the opportunity arose. He and Doris retired from farming in 1995 and moved to their current home, an acreage east of Camrose. Left to cherish Ervan's memory are his loving wife Doris; children Mic (Janet), Penny, Ken, Jim (Karen) and Tamie (Jiri); nine grandchildren Lacey (Ben), Lindsey, Matthew (Sharalyn), Andrew, Audrina (Leon), Shelby, Amy, Nicole and Isabelle; four great-grandchildren Zachary, Emma, Johnny and Lukas; and sisters Laverne, Shirley and Donna (Eric). Ervan was predeceased by his parents; his parents-in-law; brother Norbert; sister Jeannie; and brothers-in-law Norbert, Delmond, Radar, and Bill. A Funeral Service was held 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2013 from St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, South of Strome, with Rev. Leon Kler officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the St. Peter's Roman Catholic Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the St. Peter's Cemetery Fund (Box 570 Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0) or to the charity of one's choice.