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VICKI SIPE Obituary

VICKI LOU (COOLMAN) SIPE, 71, earned her wings on Saturday, Feb 20, 2016, in Fort Wayne surrounded by her son and family. Born Sept. 6, 1944, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Beulah (Boots) Coolman. She graduated from North Side High School. She went on to graduate from Ravenscroft Beauty College. She worked as a hairdresser, going on to successfully owning Hair Designs by Vicki. She also worked for Lindenwood Cemetery and as a caregiver for Benchmark. She loved spending time outdoors and at the lake. She was a devoted mother to her son, Zachary whom she loved watching at the racetrack. Surviving are her son, Zachary Sipe; former spouse, Verl Sipe; stepchildren, Lori (Bill) Marciniak of New Jersey and Kenny (Jill) Sipe of Michigan; siblings, Sharon (Rob Martin, Larry (Judy) Coolman, Debbie (Louis) Townes and Frank Sutton; four grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Mike Courtney of The Journey Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial at Lindenwood Cemetery.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 25, 2016.

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Mary Smith

February 25, 2016

To The Sipe Family sorry for your loss Vicki was well loved and a caring person, Now she is in the care of God.

February 25, 2016

We do not suffer when we die John 11:13.

Linda Kendall

February 25, 2016

I met Vicki while I was in re-hab at Kingston back in December 2015. She was across the hall from me and we met through a mutual friend! We usually sat with each other at meals in the Dining room and we enjoyed each other's company! I continued to visit her after she got moved to another home. I met her sister Debbie and Vicki looked great that day and said she was feeling better! Elke and I planned to visit her soon and take her dinner! I am sorry for your loss and I will never forget her!

Doris Mobley

February 24, 2016

My sister n law Debbie Townes my brother Louis and my niece Jonika Townes-Wallace and all the family. I never got to meet your sister but if she was anything like you I know she was a wonderful person. Just wanted you to know my prayers are with you and your family. I am hugging you with all my heart. If you need a listening ear you know where to find me. A phone call away. I love you all so much. All will be well in time. My condolences. Doris Brantley Mobley.

Don and Lois Roebel

February 24, 2016

Zac and Verl and all of Vicki's family, you are in our prayers. Wish we could be there to support you. May God bless you.

Jeanne Shifflett

February 24, 2016

You were a wonderful friend for so many years,I wish we hadn't lost contactSo sorry for your loss Zac,your Mom was truly a wonderful lady

Gary Hubbard

February 24, 2016

I'm going to miss our times together Zac Vicki and myself going out to eat and Zac and I always telling Vicky that it's her time to pick she will be missed dearly

Nathan Hubbard

February 24, 2016

God Bless You

Nathan Hubbard

February 24, 2016

God Bless You

jimmy deaton

February 23, 2016

i am saddend by the loss of my friends loss

Sue Metcalf

February 23, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Zac at this most difficult time. Your mom touched so many lives, loved by many and will be greatly missed. You were the love of her life.

Joyce Mattingly

February 23, 2016

Vicki will be in my heart forever. She was a wonderful lady. My prayers to you Zac. You were her greatest joy.

Mike and Ann Wright and family

February 23, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Zach, and your family, during this time of sorrow. Vicki was a special lady and she will be missed.

February 23, 2016

' I so sorry for your loss. I am sending my most heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. Please know that GOD cares about you PSALMS 29:11

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