Bernice Elise Pepin

Bernice Elise Pepin, 90, passed away peacefully July 27, 2019.
Bernice was born July 23, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of Adolph M. G. and Ella "Edla" Johanna (Larson) Sjogren.

Bernice married Herschel M. Pepin, in 1952. She enjoyed her accounting profession and retired from Moundsview School District after 25 years. After she and Pep retired in 2007, they moved to Pocatello to be closer to family. They had been married for 62 years before Herschel passed away in 2014.

Bernice enjoyed traveling, reading, working jigsaw puzzles, and dancing. Her family was her greatest joy. Her eyes lit up the world and happily greeted everyone she met. She loved life and pushed boundaries for the good of her family.

Bernice is survived by her daughters, LynnRae, Denise, Kathleen, and Laurie Ann; grandchildren, Michael, Devon, Vanessa, Sara, and Alex; and her great-grandchildren, Hunter, Warren and Eleanor.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel M. Pepin; brothers, Skip and Bertil; and her parents, Edla and Adolph Sjogren.

As per her wishes no public services will be held. A private interment will follow at a later date in Minnesota. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Wilks Funeral Home 211 W. Chubbuck Road.

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