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Kenneth Dale Sipe
Marjorie Haley and Mercer Lloyd Sipe, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Gresham High School and then went to the University of Oregon where he was on a football scholarship for one year. After three years, he attended dental school at University of Oregon, earning a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD). During his final year of dental school, he joined the Navy and later served in San Diego and then in Japan, where son David was born. After discharge from active duty, Ken moved his family to Goldendale where he set up his dental practice and lived for many years. Kim and Sherri were born in Goldendale. Ken served as a trustee at the United Methodist Church of Goldendale, deacon at the First Baptist Church of Goldendale, and then an overseeer at Goldendale Grace Brethren Church. In 2002, Ken and Elaine moved to Marysville, Washington, to be closer to Kim and Sherri who live in the area. There he became an elder in the Seven Lakes Baptist Church until his health no longer allowed this. In 2015, Ken and Elaine moved to Mukilteo, Washington, and later to Everett, Washington, as their health needs changed.
Ken loved his Lord and Savior with all his heart and spent much time in the Bible, reading and learning the Scriptures. He also loved his wife and family and thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren. He would talk to anyone and everyone, and always had a question or story to share. Ken had an eye to see people in
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Donna Lee Whipple
Cora Mae Stewart, mother, March 7, 1992; Lois Caldwell, sister, September 20, 1991, and James Stewart, brother, October 21, 2004.
A celebration of life will be held in early summer 2023. Details will be provided when the date is determined.
Memorials can be made in Gracie’s name to World Vision, www.worldvision.
org.
Revelations 21:4-5: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And He that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.
Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel, 300 W. Broadway, Goldendale, Washington, (509) 772-2636.
need and did what he could to meet those needs. He enjoyed skiing, spending vacations in southern California on the beach, hiking, reading, cutting timber, and burning slash piles, which sometimes got a little too big! Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
2022 was a big year, as both Ken and Elaine celebrated their 90th birthdays and then celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary! Quite an accomplishment!
A committal service with military honors for Ken was held Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, Washington.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo.
The family appreciates all the love and support shown over the years. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Samaritan's Purse.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. Evergreen-FH.com for the Sipe family.
(1930-2023)
Donna Lee passed away peacefully January 26, 2023. She was born as Donna Aletha Winn December 14, 1930, in Monroe, Utah. Donna Lee was the oldest child of Milo Winn and Aletha Baker. They preceded her in death, along with her youngest sister, Geneal. She is survived by her sister Veoma and brother Melvin.
Donna Lee married Eugene Whipple February 13, 1950. Gene passed away in February 1991. They were the parents of three children, Terri, Kathi, and Fred. Fred passed away in June 2014. In addition to raising the children, she worked at Pan Am Airlines. Donna Lee managed Charlotte Ray’s House of Frames in Seattle for many years. She worked in penny stocks and advertising sales. Donna Lee was a veracious reader and an avid storyteller. While working for the State of Washington, she was able to travel the world and did so on her own much of the time.
Donna Lee was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her remains will be interned at a future date in Monroe, Utah.