Fern E Lippert

Fern Elizabeth Lippert was born March 18th, 1926 at the Hahn homestead Northwest of Wray. She was the 3rd child out of the 10 children of James S. and Ana F (Hahn) Brown. She lived all of her life in the Wray/Vernon area. Fern attended schools at Wray, Vernon and the Hahn school house finishing the 9th grade.

December 20th, 1942 Fern was united in marriage to Fred J Lippert in St. Francis Ks. To this union 7 children were born, La Rue, Freddie Dale, Judy, Bob, Tom, Kathy and Tim. Most of their married life was spent in the Vernon area farming, ranching and running a grade B dairy. Fern took the responsibility of being a wife and mother to heart. Her days consisted of cooking, cleaning and sewing for her family. She loved her children very much and was always there with motherly advice and always happy to help. In 1973 Fred and Fern moved to Wray and left their farm in the capable hands of their son Tom. While in town, Fern enjoyed being a member of the Rebecca Lodge #123, Wray Vista club and the embroidery club, most importantly she was able to spend many days babysitting grandkids, cooking them delicious food, showing them how to sew (even the boys) and hiding their downfalls from parents and Grampy.  Some of our fondest memories were Grammy singing “Found a Peanut” and “Strawberry Roan” while checking cattle with Grampy; along with playing cards, drinking Russian tea, and trying to beat Grampy and Bertha Anderson at pitch. Every Christmas the grandkids looked forward to getting homemade items she worked on throughout the year. She was always there for anyone in need; whether it was a child that needed a bite to eat, a man down on his luck or her brother Ross in the nursing home, she was always there willing to help. Her grandkids called her Grammy along with almost anyone who met her.

In 2006, Fern moved in with her son-in-law and daughter Allen and Judy Jones. She lived there until July 2011 when she moved to Hillcrest Care Center until being called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 21st, 2012.

Fern was proceeded in death by her son Freddie Dale, husband of 60 years Fred J. Lippert, father James Brown, mother Ana (Hahn) Brown, Brothers Elmer, Don and Ross Brown, sister Esther (Brown) Palmer, sister-in-laws Carolyn Brown, Irene Brown, Marie Anderson, brother-in-laws Zenos Zion, Eddie Palmer, Bob Chartier, Howard Thomas, Jim Lippert, Albert Anderson, nieces Dorthy Veal, Phyllis Anderson, Christine Brown, Lynette Brown, nephews Doug Anderson, Darrell Veal, Jack Zion, Don Wood, lifelong friends Archie and Bertha Anderson.

Survivors include daughters LaRue Jay and husband Joe of Bellvue, CO, Judy Jones and husband Allen of Wray, Kathy Kramer and husband Bruce of Wauneta, NE. Sons Bob Lippert and wife Marilyn of Electric City, WA, Tom Lippert and wife Treva of Vernon, Tim and wife Trisha of Norwood, CO, Sisters Laura Mae Chartier and La Vone Thomas of Laird, Ruby Brownlee and husband Lynn of Kersey, CO. Brother Phil Brown and wife Marriane of Herminston, OR. Sister-in-laws Bernice Zion and Evelyne Brown of Wray, Joyce Brown of Eckley, Jean Lippert of Vernon, grandchildren Terry Jay and wife Bernadette, Deena Crider and husband Brad,  Greg Jones and wife Rosie, Javan Jones and wife Jacque, Blaine Lippert and wife Jessica, Erin Gallegos and husband Jeff, Levi Kramer and wife Jennifer all of Wray, Jacque Clark and husband Brad of Broomfield, CO, Carmen Murray and husband Jerry of Laird, Dawn Stoner and husband Todd of Puyallup, WA, Shannon Krohn of Bothell Wa, Mandi Bliven and husband Ben of Allen TX, Tara Lieurance and husband Chad of Eagle, CO, Beau Kramer and wife Mandi, Sam Kramer both of Wauneta, NE, Autumn Schmelling and husband Brad of Brewer, ME, Kaylee Thorn and husband Cecil, Ben Lippert of Brewer, ME, Brandt and Courtney White of Norwood, CO. 38 great grand children and 1 great great grandson, plus many friends and family.

YOU’RE A SPECIAL GRANDPARENT

You’re a special gift of kindness

Reaching to the heart.

You’re the reigning master

Of a warm and loving art.

You’re the extra bonus

To which family owes its meaning.

You’re a caring force

So good at thoughtful intervening.

You’re the icing on the cake.

The heartfelt volunteer,

Ambassador of loving,

Assistant without peer.

You have mastered parenting,

The secret of concern.

You deserve the ultimate

Respect that you can earn.

Every life you touch

Accepts with love your fond attention.

Magic such as yours

Give life a rare and new dimension.

-Bruce B. Wilmer

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at the Wray United Methodist Church in Wray, Colorado with Rev. Norman Stott officiating. Interment was in the Glendale Cemetery in Vernon, Colorado.  Memorials may be made to the Vernon Fire Department or Hospice of the Plains.  Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments.