Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or Glenwood Public Library. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Patricia J. Lipsett, 77, of Glenwood, Iowa entered into eternal rest on Sept. 9, 2009 at her home in Glenwood. She was born Aug. 5, 1932 in Colfax, Iowa to Rev. Jacob Warren and Mary Wilhelmina (Heer) Taenzler. Pat graduated from Glenwood High School with the Class of 1950 and earned a teaching degree from Drake University in 1952. She taught elementary school both in Pacific Junction and Glenwood. Pat was united in marriage to Richard Lee Lipsett on March 12, 1952 at the First Christian Church where she remained the pianist and organist for over 60 years. The couple raised their four children, Joe, Carol, Laura and Ed in Glenwood.
Pat enjoyed her family immensely, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended as many of their events as possible. She was a sports enthusiast and was especially fond of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Music brought Pat great joy as she shared her talent with those around her. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
Preceding Pat in death were her parents and husband Richard in 1992. She is survived by her children, Joe & wife Lori Lipsett and his children, Chris and Curran Lipsett; Carol Fisher and son, Justin Fisher; Laura Lipsett Long & husband Wayne Long of Columbus, Ohio and children, Jeff and Carrie; Ed & wife Rachel Lipsett of Olathe, Kansas and children, Nicole, Sam, Amanda and Regan; siblings, Phyllis Harold, Jake Taenzler, Bob Taenzler, Betty Smith, Mary Potts all of Glenwood, Iowa; Margaret Hart of Atlantic, Iowa; Julie Schneckloth of Bellevue, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation:Sunday, September 13, 2009
6:00 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Monday, September 14, 2009
10:30 AM
202 N. Vine St.
Glenwood, IA51534
6 Condolences
To all the Pat Lipsett family – Now my Dear “1st Grade Teacher” and friend of over 57 years in no longer there to share hard candy during church, stories of the Hawkeyes and many other wonderful hugs and memories. I will miss her dearly yet memories remain as they have in hearing the ghostly tenor chords of Dick still singing in the choir. What a Blessing it has been to know and Love PAT! May God now comfort you all!
Carol,and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We have set at many baseball games together over the years, from watching our children to watching our grandsons. I will miss seeing her next summer at the ballgames.
Please know that you are all in our hearts and our prayers.
Connie and Jim Clark and families
Ed and family,
Our prayers are with you during these hard time! Remeber all of the great times you had with your mom!
Tony and Julie Boles
Laura, Carol, Eddie, and Joe:
I am deeply saddened to hear of your mother’s passing! Pat was such a wonderful, dear person and she had a sense of humor that kept me laughing!
Laura: I remember those fun days that you would play the piano and we would belt out our own rendition of Fascination and the Basin Street Blues…your mom would be cackling like a witch in the other room! I’m sure we kept her entertained with our stupid songs, but I’m also sure we hurt her ears at the same time! This is just ONE of the great memories that I will always carry with me.
Pat was indeed a person that cannot be forgotten.
Laura – we were very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. I know you cherished the moments you had with her over the last years. Please let me know if I can do anything at this time of grief and sorrow for you and your family/
Carol, Laura, Eddie & Joe: We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I was so glad to see her at my mother’s visitation. She was so happy when I asked about all you kids and how you all were doing. We all lost a truly great lady, mother and grandmother. My deepest condolences to you and your families in the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Sign Guestbook