Prairie Rose Cremation & Funeral Services

In Memory

Donald Jepsen

August 29th, 1940 - May 2nd, 2024
Donald Jepsen

Donald Henry Jepsen, 83, of Crossfield, AB, passed away Thursday, May 2 peacefully in his sleep.  Don was born in Edmonton to Henry and Catherine Jepsen.  Both parents were born in Denmark.  Don's mother passed away when he was very young.  He left home at 15 years old.  

While working in Crossfield, Don was introduced to his future wife, Milly.  Don and Milly were married October 9th, 1960.  He, later worked for Atco and in 1972 went out trucking on his own. Soon after their daughters were born, Sandy, Lynda, and Teresa.  

Don and Milly started Don Jepsen Trucking in 1977 and for the next 40 plus years the trucking company was a huge part of their lives.

Don leaves to mourn his two daughters, Sandy (Greg) Wicks and  her daughter, Stacey (Mitch) Graham and her daughter Hailey; and Teresa (Ken) Wicks and her sons, Josh ( Kim) Holstein and his daughters, Aleeah and Chelsey and Cody Holstein. Don also leaves his nieces, Carrie (Mike) Jepsen and Karen (Ken) Klassen and her children, Brooklyn and Nash and his nephew, Chris (Liz) Jepsen and his children, Dayne and Ben.  Don leaves to mourn his special friend, Marg Barker and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his loving wife, Milly; his daughter, Lynda Falk and her husband Glen; his brother, Nigel; his sister-in-law, Pat; and his parents, Henry and Catherine.

An open house will be held to celebrate Don's life at the Crossfield Community Hall, 900 Mountain Ave., Crossfield, AB, on Friday, May 10th at 2:00 p.m.

 In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alberta Children's Hospital, my.childrenshospital.ab.ca/give/, STARS Donations, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB  T2E 8M7 or a charity of your choice.

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Dave Kirby
3 months ago
I spent several years working for and with Don! It was most enjoyable and we shared lots of laughs and memories. I learned a lot from Don and he will be missed!. I often felt like a younger brother to Don as he treated me so well during my time at Jepsen Trucking! Elsie and I send our condolences to Sandy and Greg and family and to Teresa and Ken and family!
Lance Wotherspoon
3 months ago
Had known Don for many years and did a fair amount of business with him, always good to work with and always had a smile.
He will be missed.
Gwen German
4 months ago
Best neighbor ever!!! Always remember the smiles and laughter. Treasure the memories, thinking of all of you ♥️
Jody mossfeldt
4 months ago
Don came into the local Registry office often, always leaving with a pleasurable visit with all of the girls in the office. Don was always kind, and left with a smile. Will be a greatly missed member of the community. Thoughts with the family.