Michael “Mike” Dale Hepner, 52, passed away peacefully at his home in Tooele, Utah, on Jan. 23, 2016, in the loving care of his “ex-wife” of 19 years. Mike was born July 22, 1963, to Bill and Diane Hepner in Vallejo, California, and later moved to Utah with his family. He had two loving big sisters, Connie Tapp, who lies in Vallejo, California, and Donna Cornell. Mike met his wife Jessica (Christensen) Hepner and daughter Cortney Christensen in 1991. He welcomed his son, Christopher Hepner, to the world in 1993. Mike loved muscle cars. He ran a body shop on Broadway with his father for many years.
Mike was a very charming and outgoing person. He had the greatest sarcastic sense of humor that made people love to be around him. Mike was a loving father and friend and made such an impact on so many people’s lives.
Mike enjoyed fishing, camping, and concerts. He loved being with friends and family, working on his ’69 GTO Judge and being with his beloved dog and partner in crime Cyrus J. Wonderwog, who followed Mike to heaven two days later. Mike is met in heaven by his loving parents Bill and Diane Hepner. On Jan. 30, Mike welcomed his sister Donna Cornell to heaven. Mike will be badly missed by his family and friends, but he will always be in our hearts. His family would like to thank the many people who loved and cared for him in his battle with congestive heart failure, especially his caring hospice nurses. Funeral services will be held at New Life Christian Fellowship Church to be announced at a later date.