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David Sipes Obituary

SIPES - David Leroy, died on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Claremore, OK. He was born to Mary Esther and Leroy Sipes on November 29, 1931 in Tulsa. He graduated from Central High School in the "Nifty Class of Fifty." He attended the University of Notre Dame before serving in the Armed Forces. He graduated from the University of Tulsa and received AMP from Harvard Business School. He was the CEO of his family's business, Sipes Food Markets. He is survived by: his wife of 47 years, Beverly (Berkey); son, Terry Sipes of Denver, CO; daughter, Lizabeth Liebeskind (Hank) of Hastings on the Hudson, NY; daughter, Marianne Brown (David) of Tulsa; son, John Sipes (Robbin) of Tulsa; son, Scott Sipes (Marlow) of Tulsa; 10 grand children; his sister, Marietta Conway (Jim) of Naples, FL; and many nieces and nephews. David's interests included art, theater, cooking, writing and music. He was a gifted pianist who enjoyed playing for family, friends, parties, and restaurants. His family is grateful for the kindness and care given to him in the Alzheimer's Unit at the Veterans Center. Rosary: 7 p.m., Tuesday, February 26 at Cascia Hall Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 27 at Church of Saint Mary. Memorials may be made to Neighbor for Neighbor or to the Alzheimer's Association-Tulsa Chapter. David Leroy Sipes VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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Published by Tulsa World on Feb. 26, 2008.

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Dan Spencer

March 18, 2008

Dear Mrs. Sipes and Family,
Mom passed along the obituary to me over the weekend and it saddened me deeply. It's been 25 years or so, but I do still think of you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief. Sincerely,

Dr Michael Keleher

February 27, 2008

Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.

From your God Son

Sheila Kerlin Prince

February 26, 2008

Beverly, my life long friend, I was so sad to hear of David's death. Please know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. Please extend my sympathies to your family, and I look forward to spending some time with you when we come to Tulsa.

Maggie Keleher VanSickle

February 26, 2008

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Joan Turner

February 26, 2008

Dear Sipes Family~You have all been in my thoughts this past week. I send my love and condolences to you. A great memory I will always have is when David played the piano for us at Thanksgiving in 2001; the smile on his face and joy we all had singing with him. Love, Joan xo

Betty Jane Haddock

February 26, 2008

As a friend I send my condolences . We were good friends in high school. He wrote a song for me . He was a really good man. We had a lot of fun. I still have the letter he wrote to my husband about me. My deepest sympathys are with you.

Harold & Jean Treat

February 26, 2008

We have to take my sister to the Dr. so won't be able to attend David's funeral but wanted you to know we are thinking of you during this time.
Our prayers are with you.

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