Nola Jean Hepker
June 21, 1951 - August 12, 2020
Washington
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Nola Jean Hepker
June 21, 1951 - August 12, 2020
Washington
Obituary
Nola Jean Hepker, 69, of Bellingham, Washington, and formerly of Maquoketa, passed away Aug. 12, 2020.
In honoring her request, no services were held. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Nola Jean was born June 21, 1951, to Orval and Nola Ruth (Widel) Hinz of Elwood. Nola Jean graduated in 1969 from Delwood High School.
Nola and her husband and best friend, Robert Leroy Hepker, were married June 10, 1970, at the old Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa and were blessed to celebrate 50 years of marriage earlier this year.
Nola was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was fiercely devoted to her family and lived her life as an expression of that devotion. She was kind, thoughtful, compassionate, honest, resilient, sassy, and always had the best advice.
Nola was a crafter extraordinaire her whole life, and she could sew anything from baby clothes to quilts. She cross-stitched, knitted, embroidered, tatted, and crocheted. She was also an avid and life-long reader.
In 2013 she suffered a stroke and slowly lost her vision, but we were blessed to enjoy 7 more years with our beloved Nola. She continued to crochet afghans for family and friends up until the week before her death.
Nola is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Robert, her daughters, Theresa, Cathi (Hud Hudson), and Cheri, and her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Robert Hepker, and we share her belief that they have been reunited.
5 responses to Nola Jean Hepker
Gil Hinz says:
August 24, 2020
Robert and family. You have my deepest sympathy.
Terry Sacks says:
August 25, 2020
Thinking of you and your family with love!!
Jann Trenkamp says:
September 23, 2020
Sorry for your loss of NOLA. Many thoughts & prayers! Muriel Miller Arrowood; Jann,LaVerne,Grace & Eric Trenkamp
Jan Hinke says:
February 13, 2021
Rob, I just heard about this. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you hopes for peace and my condolences.
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May 5, 2023
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