Kenneth Jepson passed peacefully away in his sleep at the age of 80 in January 2010. Kenneth was born to Horace and Clare Jepson in Birmingham, England and moved to California in 1967 with his beloved wife, Jean. Kenneth was a mechanical plant and project engineer and lived in Modesto since 1970. He was a Toast Master for 11 years, belonged to the Handicapped Society and was a “Young at heart” instructor. Kenneth was always willing to assist in fundraising for the Modesto Symphony Guild and was an avid supporter of the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. He enjoyed traveling and returned many times to the United Kingdom.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; sister, Jean Johnson of North Wales, U.K.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Please send charitable donations to Community Hospice Foundation, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356.
Memorial to be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Season’s Restaurant, 945 McHenry Ave., in Modesto. Arrangements are entrusted to Allen Mortuary. Please share your memories at www.allenmortuary.com.