Ann Stipher
June 23, 1947 - August 29, 2016
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Ann Stipher
June 23, 1947 - August 29, 2016
Obituary
Ann Wilkinson Stipher, 69, passed away at 7:00am, on Monday August 29 after a long battle with cancer.
Ann was born in LaPorte, IN on June 23, 1947 to Jeanne and Ken Wilkinson. She was raised in South Bend, IN with her five siblings. Ann attended Ball State University and then became a flight attendant for TWA.
Ann and Steve Stipher were married on April 8, 1972 in Indiana. They resided in Phoenix, AZ and Danville, CA before settling to raise their family in Mission Viejo, CA where they have lived for the past 30 years.
There was nothing Ann loved more than her family. She was a devoted, loving and loyal wife, mother and grandmother. She and Steve were best friends and spent 44 years together living life side by side. After growing up in a large family and taking care of her younger siblings, Ann knew she wanted to be a mother. Raising Jason, Amy and Ryan was her greatest joy and motherhood suited her perfectly. As much as she loved being a mom, being a grandmother was her ultimate delight. She spent countless hours with each of her four grandchildren, spoiling them with the gift of unconditional love. She was active and fun, always taking them on adventures to the park, pool or the lake. She enjoyed having them spend the night, going to the movies and treating them to ice cream. She was an important and special part of their lives.
Ann also loved her home. Whether she was doing a woodworking project, planting in her garden or cooking a meal for her loved ones, she was as creative and handy as they come.
Surviving along with her husband Steve are her three children: Jason (Beth) Stipher of Laguna Niguel, CA Amy (Dave) Loros of Costa Mesa, CA and Ryan (Rae) Stipher of Anchorage, AK. She is also survived by four grandchildren who were the light of her life: Luka (8), Lilly (7), Finley (5) and Olivia (3).
A funeral mass will be held at St. Killian’s Church in Mission Viejo, CA on Tuesday, September 27, at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to City of Hope. City of Hope is a world leader in the research and treatment of cancer. To honor Ann’s memory please visit this link http://cityofhope.org/cardsforhope or call 866-693-HOPE (4673).
15 responses to Ann Stipher
Jeanne Reid says:
September 13, 2016
Our thought and prayers are with you and family at this sad time. We’ll always remember Ann from when you live near us in Danville and how friendly and happy she always was. I still have appetizer recipes from her collection and will think of her when I use them.
Jeanne and Don Reid
September 13, 2016
Mary Curtis says:
September 14, 2016
Many prayers for this lovely lady and her beautiful family. May God bless them all granting them peace of soul during this difficult time.
Mary Curtis says:
September 14, 2016
Lit a candle in memory of Ann Stipher
Amy Loros says:
September 19, 2016
My Mom was the best mom in the world. She was so patient, she was always there for me and everybody in our family. I remember when she went with me to the brownies camp out when I was 8 and it was pouring down rain she was the camp leader so she helped me and all the girls keep dry with fun Activities.She showed me how to be a mother to my Lilly. She stayed with me for 2 weeks in my home to show me how to do all the “Mom” things. As a mom daughter I treasured Our Endless hours of conversation all the time we spent doing lunches, parks and lots of fun activities with my kids. I will forever miss our daily talks. I feel blessed to have had such a good teacher to call my mom. I know she can see my girls up in heaven and that she’s guarding and guiding my family. Mom I will forever love you and I will always instill in my kids what a great person you were and they will never forget you. Love You Mommy Amy
karenperkowski says:
September 23, 2016
Oh my Ann was one of the strongest women I have ever known!! It was like she could do it all & with such ease & grace..
You will certainly be missed by all:bangbang::heart:
Bless you