Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sipperley, Brian Scott December 1, 2016
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Lakewood News-Sat. Dec. 3, 2016

BRIAN SCOTT SIPPERLEY
Sunfield, MI - Brian Scott Sipperley, age 59, of Sunfield passed away 
unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 1, 2016.

Brian was born in Dec. 7, 1962 to his parents, Nowell and Beulah Sipperley, 
of Lansing. He grew up in Lansing with his parents and three sisters and 
spent many weekends in Sunfield with his grandparents, Philip and Catherine 
Sipperley. Brian married Kathy (Sweet) Sipperley on December 14, 1990. They 
met each other on a blind date and were married eight months later. He became 
an instant father to kathy's two children, Casey and Kelli Aten, and about a 
year later they added to their family when their daughter, AnnMarie was born. 

Brian had many fond memories of spending time in Sunfield when he a a 
children, so when they decided to buy a home for their family they chose to 
move to Sunfield. Brian was employed by the city of Lansing at the Wastewater 
Treatment Plant, where he worked his way up  to a supervisory position. He 
retired in January of 2014 after 31 years of service.

Brian enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and camping and he was an avid 
supporter of the NRA.  During the spring and summer of 2016, Brian and Kathy 
went camping 20 weekends, visiting various campgrounds around the state of 
Michian. After his retirement, Brian picked up a few new hobbies, which 
included making homemade bread, homemade sauerkraut and the best apple pie in 
the world!

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Nowell and Beulah Sipperley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathy; his three children, 
Casey (Rachel) Aten, Kelli (Jon) Witham and Ann Marie Sipperey and his very 
special "soon-to-be son-in-law" Cody Harshman. Brian and Kathy haven nine 
grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Brenda (Rick) White, Kathy 
(Rob) Nortman and Stacey Crampton and many wonderful nieces and  nephews.

A funeral mass was held at St. Edwards Catholic church in Lake Odessa on 
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Please visit a special 
webpage made for Brian at www.rosierfuneralhome.com to light a candle or 
leave a condolence. The family is served by the Independent Family Owned 
Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Burial and Cremation Services.

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