Jim Kipp
August 19, 2011
KIPP, Jim – Peacefully, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer passed away at the LHSC Victoria Hospital, London, ON, on Friday, August 19th, 2011, in his 55th year. Beloved husband of Wendy for 32 years. Wonderful father of Jessica (Arthur) Korbiel, Addison (Michelle Agathos) and Cassandra (Dave Minich). Loving son of Jean and the late Donald Leroy (2005) and brother of Donna-Jean (Jim) Clarke. Son-in-law of Audrey and the late Lloyd (2010) Smith, sister-in-law Lynne Hevey, brothers-in-law Dan Smith, Mike (Sue) Smith. Will be sadly missed by his best friend Tim Warden. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 at 11 am. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jim are asked to consider the Melanoma Research Foundation.
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Dear Wendy ~ My sister and I were very sad at the news of your husband's death. It was a privilege to meet you on the 7th floor during Jim's and our dear Mom's last illness. Sending you our most sincere condolences to you and your family. I know how deep and painful a loss you are experiencing, Wendy, and send you wishes for strength, abundant comfort in warm memories, in the love of family and friends and God's peace at this sad & difficult time. Sincerely, Anita & Leah
Wendy I am so sorry to here about your husband. I remember when I saw you in the chemo suite when i was having my last treatment. He was taken way to soon. My the memories you share put a smile on your face every day.
With Sympathy to the Kipp and Smith Family, may the sharing of your fond memories bring comfort to all of you at this difficult time.
Dear Wendy and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.
Dear Wendy and Family, I was very sad to hear about the passing of your wonderful husband and father. I had the priviledge of working with Jim for many years and always throughly enjoyed hanging out with him after our unit meetings. His sense of humour was very unique and his quick witted nature made him a joy to be around. The world has truly lost a good man who will never be forgotten by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Dear Kipp Family, My deepest sympathies for your loss. The stand out memory from working with Jim in London would have to be his great sense of humour. When leaving London instead of the usual words of best wishes, and good luck; on my Bon Voyage card Jim simply wrote “Good Riddance”.
Dear Wendy, Cassandra, Jessica and Addison, I am so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you all at this time. I never had the chance to meet Jim but he sounded like a great husband, and father by the way your mom always talked about him. If there is anything you need, please let us know. Take care of yourself and each other. Melinda Lapierre and Family
Wendy, Jessica, Addison, Cassandra, the Smith and Clarke Families, We were so privileged to have had Jim in our lives sharing with us his friendship and his laughter. It is difficult to understand why he has left us so early. We send our deepest condolences to you all during this time of great loss. We will miss our friend.
Dear Mrs. Kipp, Donna Jean, Wendy and family: We have so many wonderful family memories growing up next door to the Kipp family on Friars Way, it seems impossible to believe that Jim has passed away. It is with such sadness that we send our deepest condolences to all of you at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so deeply sorry for your loss.
Dear Kipp family, I had the pleasure to work with Jim at State Farm. What a wonderful sense of humour, and very skillful with the quick sketches! I quickly understood he was the consummate family man. His desk was a surrounded by photographs and mementos from various eras of his life. I know he looked forward to his vacations with Wendy, in particular the recent runs to Vegas, and he really lit up when he spoke about the trip to Mexico for Jessica’s wedding. Like so many others, I’ll miss the levity he could bring to any situation. My deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathies. I also had the good fortune to work with Jim for several years in the Casualty Unit. He had a great sense of humor and will be missed.
I had the pleasure of meeting Jim when he first joined our Company. Over the years I was always impressed by his professionial manner as well as his care for his fellow assocaites. My sympathies to his family on his passing.
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condloences to you for your loss. I had the fortune of working with Jim for 10 years in Casaulty unit. He will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to the Kipp family. I wish I would of had the opportunity to know Jim more but the stories I have heard at work show how great and funny a man he is. His strength will now live on through all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Wendy and family, We owe you a debt of gratitude for sharing Jim with us for 13 years as our Auto Claims adjuster. His wonderful dry wit and patience in the face of adversity always made his visits a joy. I will never forget the laugh, the clever retorts and the smile he always seemed to wear. I hope in the days and months to come, those memories and others will help you all in this time of terrible loss. We'll meet again Jim but in the meantime, thank you so much for your friendship.
Dear Wendy, Jessica, Addison and Cassandra, we are so sorry for your loss. We'll always remember Jim for his great sense of humour and laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim will be greatly missed. When I first started in the Liability Unit Jim always took the time to answer any question I had and always had words of encouragement for me.
I have been thinking of your family for a while now and will continue to keep you in my thoughts. I have known you for a long time and will always remember Jim fondly. Please take care of yourself and each other.
wendy. cassandra,jessica and addison : its hard to understand why people are taken from us but i hope that you find comfort in each other and cherish all of your memories as they will stay close to your heart forever. my deepest sympathies to all of you. shelley shore
Jim will live on in our memories. He was a great friend during those trying formative years. Our most sincere sympathy to Wendy and family
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Wendy, Donna Jean, Mrs. Kipp and family: We are so sorry for your loss of such a kind and loving husband, brother, son and father. Kaitlyn and I wish to share our condolences for all of you at such a difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Karen Clarke and Kaitlyn McIlwain