Gertrude A. VanEps

Gertrude A. VanEps - Rochester Cremation

Gertrude A. VanEps April 19 1938 – August 11 2023 – age 85

Leaves behind daughter, Diane VanEps, son, Kenneth (Julianne) VanEps,
and adopted daughter, Mary Umpierre. Also a brother, Stan (Cora) King,
niece, Stephanie (Chris) King, nephew, David, and a sister, Sue Dowe.

She was a loving mother with a very generous spirit.  She worked her
job so that she could own her farm, where she was able to enjoy riding
her horse, raising goats and sheep, along with her chickens, all of
which were pampered. She even had a blind chicken that lived very well
and for a long time. She also took in stray cats and adopted dogs.

Revelations 21:3,4 – (3) With that I heard a loud voice from the
throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside
with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with
them. (4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death
will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.
The former things have passed away.

Her Faith will carry her through to the New System, to be in Paradise.
Her laughter and guidance will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hilderbrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester, NY 14626, or any Animal Rescue Organization.

17 Condolences

  1. Tim Nash on August 14, 2023 at 2:41 pm

    Ken
    I am so sorry 🙏

  2. Julianne VanEps on August 14, 2023 at 3:03 pm

    Dear Ken,
    I am SO very sorry. She was the best mom~in-~law a person could ask for. We are lucky to have had her in our lives.

    • Cindy Szalda on August 15, 2023 at 12:02 pm

      Ken, Julie & Family –
      So very sorry for your loss. I may not have met Mom in person but I see she was a very beautiful, very kind lady inside & out. May she rest in peace now and may all of you be comforted by memories with her.👃❤

      • Dorothy Spikes on August 19, 2023 at 5:01 pm

        I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family at this time.

  3. Kathy Beers on August 14, 2023 at 3:08 pm

    My condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss.

  4. Janine and Tom on August 14, 2023 at 3:15 pm

    Ken and Julianne,

    We are so sorry for the loss of your mother/mother-in-law. Sounds like she was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed.

  5. Sheri & Scott Hurt on August 14, 2023 at 4:25 pm

    Dear Ken and Julianne,
    Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in our prayers.

  6. Julianne VanEps on August 14, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    Dear Diane,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing that she will always be with you. Such a special lady.

  7. Jeff Lill on August 14, 2023 at 5:04 pm

    I am so sorry for you Ken and your family for this great loss. May she now rest in peace with God.

  8. Hollie on August 14, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    Ken and Julianne
    We hope you can take comfort in knowing that Gertrude was loved by many.
    Please remember that your friends are here to help ease the burden and hurt.
    Hollie and Matt

  9. Karen Salvador on August 14, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep all those memories close at heart.

    • Ken, Julianne & Diane VanEps on August 15, 2023 at 3:29 am

      Thank you very much for your expression of sympathy at this difficult time.

      ~Sincerely,
      The VanEps Family🐾

  10. Stephanie King on August 14, 2023 at 10:58 pm

    One of the most impactful experiences of my childhood were our summers spent on Aunt Trudy’s farm – mucking out the horse barn, haying, following her around as she did her morning chores, playing in the creek out back, and our quiet evenings watching tv waiting for the cats to come out from their hiding spots. She was a kind and generous soul. I hope her passing was eased by being surrounded by loved ones and that their grief can be comforted by the sentiments from those who knew her and in each other. Love and miss you Aunt Trudy.

    • Ken, Julianne & Diane VanEps on August 15, 2023 at 3:33 am

      Thank you, Stephanie, for your beautiful expression of sympathy. It is much appreciated.

      ~Sincerely,
      The VanEps Family🐾

  11. Christine DeHond on August 15, 2023 at 1:08 pm

    Diane- I always loved the stories about your mom that you told- her fierce independence, her love for the farm and her chickens- I’m so sorry for your loss, but know she’ll always be with you in spirit.

    Christine

  12. Jordan Audet on August 15, 2023 at 2:25 pm

    Deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts.

  13. The VanEps Family on August 22, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    We would like to thank all of you who left your kind expressions of sympathy here. It is very much appreciated.

    ~Sincerely,
    The VanEps Family🐾

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