Hugh F. Hipsher

Hugh F. Hipsher, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away February 13, 2009.

Hugh was born May 18, 1919 in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma to Warren and Nellie Fuller Hipsher. He grew up in Cleo Springs and then attended business school in Indianapolis. Hugh enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1941 and served his country during WWII. He was united in marriage to Joyce Anderson in 1958. Hugh worked for many years for the Sturgis Chair Company, a job that he enjoyed very much. He also enjoyed traveling and did so extensively.

Hugh was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister June Evans. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Joyce Hipsher, by his daughters, Jan Hipsher and Joy Barker. He is also survived by his brother W.L. Hipsher of Tulsa, Oklahoma and by his eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

The Hipsher family wishes to express their great appreciation to the staff of Trinity Nursing Home and Shawnee Mission Medical Center for their generous and loving care.

Memorial contributions may be made in Hugh's memory to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Memorial Service

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.

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