Services held for Brian Scott Yepma

Brian Scott Yepma, 51, of Becker, Minnesota went to his Heavenly Home on November 15, 2016.

Graveside services were held on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sinclair Township Cemetery with the Pastor Jeremy Davies officiating. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with arrangements.

Brian was born on October 1, 1965 at Superior Wisconsin to David and Darlyne (Stenlund) Yepma.  Brian graduated from Clearbrook High School in 1984.  He entered the United States Navy in 1984 and was honorably discharged in 1988.  He worked for Aconite Construction for a number of years as a laborer and then an operator.  He married Robin Swain on July 4, 1992.  Brian enjoyed tinkering in the garage, restoring snowmobiles, riding snowmobiles and anything to do with nature, such as wild life cameras, fishing and deer hunting or taking 5 mile walks down the trails with his 3 little dogs.  Brian grew great strength from his faith, his favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 42:16.  He was a kind, fun, loving man, always helping others.  He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who shared in his life.  Blessed be his memory!  

Brian’s family would like to thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy and for your presence at this celebration of his life.

He is survived by his sister – Tammy (Rick) Ingamells of Bagley, MN

Aunt – Bev (Jeff) Wagner of Solway, MN

Aunt – Sharon (James) Morris of Fosston, MN

Step-brother – Steve Moen of Gonvick, MN

Step sister – Debra (Tony) Vigil of Leonard, MN

 Son – Keegan Swain and Robin of St. Cloud, MN

Cousins – Wade Morris, Wayne Bitz, Troy Wagner and Nathan Moen-Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, great aunts and uncles, his former mother-in-law - Jill Thiessen.

Messages of condolence may be sent to ceasefuneralhome.com