Carol Joan (Hamblen-Owen) Gepner Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Joan (Hamblen-Owen) Gepner (Yakima, Washington), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 4, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Carol has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Hamblen and Beth Hamblen; her sisters, Phyllis Stone and Jeanette Owen; and her daughter Linda Robinson.

She is survived by: her daughters, Brenda Zahler (Curt) of Yakima, Cheryl Owen of Yakima and Janice Owen (Harley Hudson) of Yakima; her stepchildren, Keith Gepner (Judi) of Arlington and Denise Jantz of Tri-Cities; and her sister Norma Cossel of Anacortes.