Sherman Marvin Kepford

Sherman Kepford, 71 passed away Thursday January 6th, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 PM Monday January 10th at the Fry Funeral home, 220 East Sixth Street in Tipton, there will be no other services. Sherm was born July 5th, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa. The oldest son of Rex and Billie Kepford. He graduated from Tech High School, he attended Grandview College in Des Moines. Sherm married Shirley Morgan on Sept 3rd, 1961 at Staves Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church, Des Moines, Iowa. They had two children Steve and Scott. Moving to Tipton he owned his own business K&K Bookkeeping until he had to retire due to health in 1995. Sherm helped raise money for the show ring at the Tipton fairgrounds while he was a member of the Jaycees. He was chairman of the fund drive. He volunteered for many years calling bingo at the senior center which he loved doing. He served on the ambulance service for eight years and the Tipton Fire Department for 25 years. He also was a past board member of the Tipton Public Library. He had many hobbies; he was an avid reader, enjoyed wood working, playing tennis, baking and making candy. He had a collection of Sherlock Homes and Charlie Chan movies that he would watch each evening. Sherm is survived by his wife Shirley and his two children Scott (Lisa) and Steven (Marta), four grand children Autumn, Drew, Bailey and Noah and one great grand child Payton, his brother Rex (Nancy) and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. He will be greatly missed by all who know and loved him. A memorial fund has been established for the Tipton Fire Department. We want to thank everyone for their help and the many letters, cards and prayers during this difficult time.