Lipai, Gordon (1983-2011)
LIPAI, ALBERT, MOSES, LIHPAI
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 2/23/2011 at 10:38:36
Gordon Lipai
April 06, 1983 - February 13, 2011
Storm Lake, IowaGordon Lipai, age 27, of Storm Lake, died February 13, 2011, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Gordon K. Lipai was born on April 6, 1983, to Kedsen and Mosihnia Lihpai in Micronesia.
Gordon attended school and graduated from Pohnpei High School on Pohnpei Island and later attended a community college in Micronesia.
In 2006, Gordon was united in marriage to Becky Peter in Micronesia. This union was blessed with two children, Mason and Dina. Gordon moved to the United States in 2007 and settled in Storm Lake in 2008.
Gordon enjoyed spending time fishing, diving, and participating in other water activities, especially on the island. He was a dedicated worker in production and also stayed active by playing basketball and video games. Gordon loved to sing and often shared his talents in the choir. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish in his memory include his wife, Becky; his children, Mason and Dina; his father, Kedsem Lihpai; stepmother, Marieta Albert; his brothers, Steven, Rick, and Morgan; his sisters, Cellia, Janaleen, and Macy; his grandmother, Selle Moses; his nieces; nephews; other extended family; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mosihnia Lihpai; his brothers, Bruce and Kevin; his grandfathers, Gustav Moses and Samson Lihpai; and Enna Lihpai.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. February 16, 2011, at Gordon's home, 700 Russell Street, Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. February 17, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Interment: February 17, 2011, at the Storm Lake Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa.Copyright © 2011, Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home
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