Gerhard Ervin "Kip" KIPPING

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Gerhard KIPPING Obituary

KIPPING, Gerhard Ervin ''Kip''
Passed away January 4, 2010, surrounded by family after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born May 6, 1923, in Fuhr, Germany and was the "baby brother" of Illse "Elsie" Mensing. Kip worked in the baking industry and retired from RAINBO Bakeries in Sept. of 1980. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and proudly recalled his days on the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien. He was a member of Fourteenth Avenue Baptist Church; International Brotherhood of Bakers, & the Macular Degeneration Society of Sacramento, CA. Mr. Kipping is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Helen L. Kipping. He also leaves behind his 4 "daughters of the heart", Wilma Santos, Donna Garfinkle, Judith and Dave Younker, and Deborah Patterson as well as, Janet Buckingham, of NV. Grandfather of 8; great grandfather of 17 and great great grandfather of 1. He will be remembered by family and friends as someone who while facing the uncertainty of his own mortality did so with grace, dignity, courage, and good humor. The family wishes to thank the "Angels" of Mercy Hospice for their care, support, and compassion. We ask that donations be made to Mercy Hospice in lieu of flowers. Mercy Hospice c/o Mercy Foundation, 3400 Data Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. Services for Kip will be Saturday, January 9, 2010, at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento CA at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend a reception following the services at Fourteenth Ave. Baptist Church, 6240 Fourteenth Ave. Sacramento, CA.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 7, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerhard KIPPING

8 Entries

Donna Garfinkle

January 4, 2011

Hey Kipper Man,

Today is your 1 year anniversary and I miss you so much. It just is not the same during football or baseball season. I don’t have my baseball or football buddy. We did have a lot of fun with the games talking trash about all of them. Mom is doing better than I thought she would and I told you don’t worry about her that we will take care of her. I guess by now you have met Daddy & Jack and been re-united with Granny & Aunt Evelyn. Tell everyone how much we love and miss them. Until we meet again…. I Love You,
Donna

Judy Younker

January 4, 2011

Dear Kip,

Today we celebrate your 1 year anniversary going home. I am not sure celebrate is the right word to use as it has been a very difficult year, especially for Mom. Today Mom and I released balloons at the cemetery for you as we did on your birthday. I picked out Blue Star Balloons, I will always remember you saying “Blue is for Boys” and the stars represent that you are still a bright light in our lives. I miss you more than I realized I would. During your last days, I continually told you it was OK to go and I would always be by Mom and I don’t think I have let you down with this. I envision you being at peace and happy and most of all free from the horrible pain you had to endure. I know you have now met Daddy & Jack and now know what a wonderful Dad/man they were. I love you and miss you and will one day see you again.
With Love,
Judy

Wima Santos

May 7, 2010

Opa,

Yesterday was your 87th birthday and you were on everyone's minds. Mom, Kim, Kayla, Judy, & Kristina brought a dove, Happy Birthday balloons, and flowers to your final resting place. They released the bird, balloons, and sang "Happy Birthday" to you. Did you hear them singing to you?

I miss your hugs and your booming voice as I walked in the door, saying "........there's my #1 girl". You will always be my #1 Dad and I love and miss you so, so much

Your #1 Girl,
Wilma

January 15, 2010

I loved Kip almost from the first day I met him. I think he was the finest man, next to my Dad, Noel Turner, that I've ever known. I remember how every Friday nite my mom & dad, Helen & Kip, & Keith & his wife would all go to the "Goose Club" in West Sac for the best pizza, then go to Mom & Dads to play "Aggravation" or Marbles as they called it. Daddy had made a huge wooden board and they played partners. They would all get so INto it and so carried away it was hysterical. I used to love to listen and tease them later, and Kip was my favorite to pick on. He was so
good natured and such a loving, giving man. But it was when he took the kids to raise that my love and respect for him reached new depths. I lived just around the corner & my daughter Wendy is the same age as Kim, so I spent as much time & love as I could with the kids, which was a joy cause they were angels. It never ceased to amaze me how much he gave. I wish I could have seen him over the last few years I will miss him so much. And I"d better see you kids soon. I still live in the same place & have the same phone so let me hear from you. I Love You,
Linda Bradley

Helen and Jeff Carriker

January 8, 2010

I will always remember the youth trips we took in Kip's van. His van had the picture of his 3 grandchildren, Kim, Jimmy and Julie whom he raised as his own children and loved dearly. Kip took us to the snow to ski, Fresno for youth conferences, CBC and Magic Mountain. Those trips were GREAT!

To his family: Janet, Jimmy and Vel, Kim and Steve, Kayla, Matthew and Sabrina, Deserae and Juliana, Jacinto and Marco, your grandpa is in Heaven with your grandma and Julie and will be missed by all who knew him.

Even when he lost his eyesight he always heard my voice and would say, "Is that Helen?" and then he would hugged me. I love your grandpa so much and will miss him.

Steve Carriker

January 8, 2010

To my wife Kim and brother in-law Jim, Your Grandpa was a great man. He raised you and your sister Julie as his own when life challenges became too much. Those that truly know Kip know what you 3 ment to him. Kip you will be missed

Rob & Mary Jo Rudrow

January 7, 2010

Dear Helen,
We are so sad to learn of Kip's passing
We are in Indio and unable to be with you. You are in our hearts and we so wish we could be with you. Kip was a marvelous man. I can still see him bowling and celebrating the time he won the championship; what a man! We will miss him but always celebrate knowing him.

Jim and Grandpa

Kimberley Kline-Buckingham

January 7, 2010

Kip will truly be missed now that the Lord has called him home. It has been some years since I have seen him but I have many fond memories of times shared with him and the family. I will never forget the time Kip took me up in his airplane "the air-knocker" and we get all the way up in the air, and he said: "keep your eyes open girl, if you see a plane heading for us, let me know so I can move!" He had many wonderful qualities and such a sense of humor! He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. To his family: Janet, Jim, Kim, Steve, Kayla and Matthew: may the fond memories overcome the feelings of sorrow and sadness in this difficult time. And Helen, may you find peace in the thought that he is in a wonderful place forever- God Bless

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