La Grande, Oregon
Max Willard Sipp, 86, of La Grande, died March 22, 2001, at his home.
His memorial service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. The Rev. Doug Hale of La Grande will officiate.
Mr. Sipp was born Nov. 10, 1914, at North Plains to Arthur and Blanche (Willard) Sipp. He married Enid Maxine Ware on June 9, 1936, at Vancouver, Wash. They lived in Bates and Hereford before moving to La Grande in 1977.
Mr. Sipp was a heavy equipment operator, logger and rancher. He also worked for the Oregon Department of Transportation. He loved the out of doors, hunting and fishing. He will be missed by all.
Mr. Sipp is survived by his wife of 64 years, Enid, of La Grande; a daughter, Myrna German, and a son, Clayton Sipp, both of Baker City; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn McConeghey of New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Sipp.
Contributions in Mr. Sipp’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St., La Grande, OR 97850.
Used with permission from: The Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, March 30, 2001
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor
