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Catherine Mary Lipera
04/25/2011 — 11/26/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Polson, MT
Catherine Mary Lipera
Catherine Mary Lipera, 86, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on November 26 at Wynnwood in Richland, Washington.
Catherine was born and raised on April 25, 1925 in Polson, Montana. After High School, she moved to Spokane to fulfill her goal of becoming a nurse. She attended Whitworth College and Deaconess School of Nursing, later earning a Bachelor's Degree from Central Washington University. After completing her nursing education she moved to Tacoma and married Frank Lipera on June 4, 1948. Tacoma became home for over 50 years then Richland for the last four years when she and Frank moved to be near their daughter and family.
For approximately 20 years, Catherine taught the certified nursing assistant course at Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma. She loved teaching and watching her students grow to fulfill their dreams in nursing.
Catherine enjoyed reading, trips to Hawaii, friends and especially her family and grandson David.
Survivors include husband, Frank Lipera; son, Roger Lipera and wife Anita Pomerantz; Nancy Richmond and husband William, along with grandson David Richmond.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel Lakewood, Washington, with burial to follow at Mountain View Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice at Tri-cities Chaplaincy.
Dear Lipera Family . . . Many wonderful memories flowed when I saw Catherine’s picture this morning. I’m sorry for your loss and thankful I knew your family. Catherine was a great teacher. I’m sure her students think about her often. Blessings and Peace. Gwen Rockwell Sailer Roger’s teacher at Baker Jr. High. I remarried 11 years ago, hence the different name.
My condolences Frank.
Dave Wheeler
Dear Frank, I was saddened to hear of your dear Catherine’s passing and unfortunately I will not be able to attend the service on Saturday but my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort and support you and your family at this time of great sorrow! Your longtime friend Dave Schweinler
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Catherine Mary Lipera