Leon Richard Jeppesen
July 16, 1936 – January 27, 2025
Brigham City – Husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, thinker, planner, organizer, fixer and mentor, Leon Richard Jeppesen, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, in his home surrounded by family members.
Leon was born July 16, 1936, to Marvin R. Jeppesen and Grace Jeppesen. He grew up working on the family farm. Leon had a long, successful career including working at Big J Mill, as a surveyor, installing the Corinne water pipe and his “hobby” as a beekeeper; but he is best known for his contributions and leadership in the test engineering group at Thiokol, which he retired from after 44 years.
He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1954. He met his wife, Clara Garbe, in Yellowstone, which became a special place for the rest of their lives together. They were married on November 9, 1956, in the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Leon enjoyed taking care of his yard, garden and orchard and sharing fruits and vegetables with others. He was skilled with his hands and spent many happy hours working on projects in his shop. Leon loved driving road trips, including road trips to all 50 states, and spending time at the “Family Cabin” at Fish Lake.
Leon was an active member of Brigham City 7th Ward, where he served in Sunday School, Young Men, and the Bishopric. Leon and Clara served a mission together at Martin’s Cove.
Leon and Clara are the parents of eight children: Richard Jeppesen (Laurie), Chandler, AZ; Dennis Jeppesen, Brigham City, UT; Gary Jeppesen (Cindy), Perry, UT; Brent Jeppesen – deceased; Bruce Jeppesen (Amy), El Dorado Hills, CA; Kevin Jeppesen (Sally), Perry, UT; Judy Snyder (Steve), Salt Lake City, UT; and Scott Jeppesen (Brenda), Greer, SC. They have 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, brothers Claude and wife LaRaine, Kent, Rick, and sister Linda John and husband Denton.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 7th Ward, 531 North 100 West, Brigham City, Utah. Viewings will be held the night before on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah, with a family Viewing prior to the service on Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., at the church. Interment will be at the Brigham City Cemetery.
The service will be livestreamed on his remember page: https://www.myers-mortuary.com/obituaries/leon-jeppesen where condolences, memories, and pictures may also be shared with the family.
Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Brigham City.