Gary Walter HILPIPRE

HILPIPRE, LEONARD, ELLIS, BAXTER, MENNIG

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 3/21/2009 at 10:27:39

March 19, 2009
Wright County Monitor, Clarion, IA

Gary Walter Hilpipre

Funeral services for Gary Hilpipre, 56, were held Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at United Church of Christ Congregational in Clarion with Pastor Geoffrey White officiating. Burial was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion. Services were under the direction of Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion. Gary Walter Hilpipre passed away on March 14 at Mercy Hospital in Mason City after a valiant 13 year battle with non Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Gary was born on August 25, 1952, to Marvin and Doris (Baxter) Hilpipre in Clarion. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1970. On November 15, 1975, Gary was united in marriage to Anita Mennig. To this union three children were born. Gary was baptized and confirmed in the United Church of Christ, Congregational in Clarion and remained an active member. He enjoyed serving on various committees, especially the Diaconate Board. Gary dedicated his life to the Lord and to his family. He farmed for over 25 years until the effect of cancer and related treatments prevented him from continuing. Gary worked for Nelson Plumbing and Heating when his health permitted. He loved his family, church, friends and his time spent at their cabin in Minnesota. Gary liked being outdoors; especially fishing, boating, gardening, rock collecting and bird watching. He was a member of the Clarion Coin Club and the Inguadona Lakes Association. A wonderful sense of humor and positive attitude contributed to the quality of his and others' lives. He believed that God determined everything for the best and Gary put his faith in Him.

He is survived by his wife, Anita, three children, BriAnne of Des Moines; Garret and Greg of Denver; his mother, Doris Hilpipre of Clarion, his brother, Terry (Kathy) Hilpipre of Fulton, Missouri; sisters-in-law Laurie (Bill) Leonard of St. Peters, Missouri, and Cheryl (Steven) Ellis of Clarion and also several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his father.