- Date Of Birth: May 13, 1936
- Date Of Death: October 22, 2019
- State: Indiana
Ruth Evelyn Sipkema, age 83, of Fair Oaks, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home.
Ruth was born on May 13, 1936 in Hudson, South Dakota. She is the daughter of Jim and Louetta (Richeson) Coberly, both deceased. Ruth married Daniel Sipkema Jr. on April 8, 1955 in DeMotte, Indiana. She was a homemaker and farmers wife. Ruth was a member of American Reformed Church, worked in the kitchen at Christian Haven, a former Fair Board president and member, 4H leader, and Girl Scout leader. She loved sewing and did alterations for Thread’s apparel, enjoyed Bunko club, and spending time with her family.
Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Dan Sipkema Jr.; children: Diane (Richard) Higgins; Daniel (Chris) Sipkema; Norma (Doug) DeVries; Norita (Bill) Dykstra; Melissa “Chub” Dunlap; Mike (Tiffany) Sipkema; Scott (Amy) Sipkema; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Coberly; and sister, Millie Zea.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Jerry Coberly, George Coberly, Doris Schwanke; grandson, Brad; son-in-law, Jeff; and daughter-in-law, Dawn.
