The Historic Squaw Peak Inn

About the Epleys

Ann Louise Moore was born October 11, 1941 at Paola, Kansas. Her father, Wesley, now deceased, was a music teacher who later entered the family business as grain elevator operator. Her mother, Calista, was a homemaker with a love for antiques and decorating. Since a 2001 tornado destroyed her central Kansas home, she has lived with Ann & Bill. In 1963, Ann transferred to Colorado State College where she completed her education as a teacher. She taught special education in public and Christian schools during her early years of marriage to Bill.

Ann has been constant supporter to Bill, especially in areas of Christian ministry; she is a fine singer and has sung in the choirs Bill has directed for more than 40 years. She loves to decorate her homes and is an accomplished potter, seamstress and cook; and exhibits all around skills related to home improvement; she especially enjoys "hands on" work, and has personally laid thousands of square feet of tile, much of it hand made. In recent years, she has been deeply involved with a new generation of children and takes deep joy in being a grandmother.

William Carey Epley was born October 29, 1941 at Ames, Iowa. Bill was trained as a music educator, and has taught music at all levels from elementary school through university; including Ohio State and Arizona State Unversities. He has a doctor's degree from ASU. He has been deeply involved in church music all his life and has been a real estate broker/investor. Bill continues to supply their 4 fireplaces with firewood, is the family landscaper and restores antiques.

The Epleys have three children. John, his wife Janell, their daughters; Jordan, Jessica and Julianna. Ruthie, who is married Mickey Smith, their sons; Trace, Joshua and Isaiah. Will, who is still in school.

Both Ann & Bill enjoy hospitality; and love to open their home. One of the special benefits of owning their present home is the ability to host large groups in a friendly, informal setting. Coming from a poor home, Bill needed to work his way through college, professional cooking was a part of that work experience; this, coupled with his high school experience of cooking in his family's café has led to a lifetime love of cooking. Ann has become a skilled cook, friends especially rave about her baking.

In recent years, Ann & Bill have attempted to "slow down" a little. Bill has terminated his real estate operations and significantly cut back on teaching and music involvement. Ann continues her many creative projects, at a some what slower pace. They keep a busy schedule primarily focused on family, friends and hospitality. The Epleys own a home in Payson and enjoy sharing time between that and the Phoenix home.

BILL & ANN EPLEY
4425 E. Horseshoe Road
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-4049