Mrs. Velma Eirene Eppen passed away at the Battlefords Union Hospital on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the age of 93 years.

She was the loving mother of: Shirley (Ottar) of North Battleford, Patricia (Gary) of Saskatoon, Jim (Darla) of North Battleford, Debrah (Allen) of Wilkie, Roger (Loretta) of Lloydminster, Brian (Pearl) of Lloydminster; sister-in-law, Judy Eppen; nieces and nephews: Terry, Robert, Laura, Derek, Darrell, Brian; grandchildren: Sheldon, Beth Ann, John, Michelle, Jennifer, Kristian, Brendan, Michael, Michelle, Tyler, Timothy, Jesse, Megan, Ryan, Ashley; great-grandchildren: Lukah, Anders, Kai, Emma, Gabriel, Dominic, Kaidin, Carissa, Kaleb, Sawyer, Charlotte, Riley, Skylar, Austin, Emmett, Alexander, Palmer, Lennon, Cooper, Beckett, Wren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jack; parents: Ander and Hilda Anderson; daughter, Patricia; in-laws: Peter and Helena; Betty and Alex Riel, Doreen and George Leffler, Ron Eppen.

Velma was born February 9, 1932 at the farm in the RM of King George.  Jack and Velma were married on October 2, 1952.  Velma’s schooling was for a Nurses Aide.  In their early years they farmed in the RM of King George. In 1956 they moved to North Battleford and established Eppen’s Transport, and Eppen’s Moving & Storage.  Between the family business and raising six children they were very busy.  In their retirement years they entertained at senior homes in the Battlefords and surrounding area with Hap Boyer, Edna Weum and Frank Materi.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to the Cancer Research or to Mental Health.

Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. held at the Eternal Memories Funeral Service Garden Chapel – 1332 100th St North Battleford, SK.

Interment to follow at the North Battleford City Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 70 North Battleford, SK.

Condolences for the family can be made www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Tim Scaife Funeral Director.

• Date : 2025-08-29
• Location : Wilkie, SK