Helen Lena Jipp

December 13, 1924 - November 22, 2017

Helen L. Jipp, 92 of Ft. Calhoun passed away November 22, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 1 at First United Methodist Church in Blair with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private inurnment will be held at the Ft. Calhoun Cemetery. Helen L. Jipp was born December 13, 1924 in Fort Calhoun to John and Elizabeth (Gross) Burmeister she was one of ten children. She attended Long Creek grade school a one room school house, and Fort Calhoun High School, graduated in 1942. On May 7, 1949, she was married to George Jipp. She was a member of First United Methodist since 1975, Eagles Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors of American member. She taught Sunday School and bible class, and was a Cub Scouts Den mother, and YMCA assistant. She is survived by her sons: Steven and Gayle Omaha, Keith and Lowin Hawkins of Logan, IA, Phil and Jenifer Starks of Omaha; four grandchildren: Andy (Kim) Jipp of Omaha, Nicole (Lucas) Rickersen of Dewitt, IA, Amy (Tom) Schwertley of Logan, IA, Doug(Kendra) Jipp of Logan; and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, four sisters and five brothers. Memorials may be directed to the Methodist Women’s Auxiliary.