Lorene Lipinski

Lorene Martha (Schulz) Wickholm-Lipinski
Lorene went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Lorene was born November 20, 1919 in Clark, South Dakota. She was 96-years-old. She attended school in South Dakota, Minnesota, and graduated from Centralia High School in 1938.
Lorene was proceeded in death by her parents Bessie A. Day and George W. Schulz; her husbands, Bob Wickholm, and Bernard Lipinski; five sisters, Elenore Schulz, Lucille Reichardt (her twin), Helen Morrow, Clara Grant, and Wilma Carlson; her grandson Robby, and step-daughters, Caroline Losh and Jay Beckman.
She is survived by Fred and Cathy Wickholm, Richland, Washington; George and Bev Wickholm, Congress, Arizona; Gail and Luis Burris, Shelton, Washington; John and Donna Lipinski, Greenville, South Carolina; and David and Diane Lipinski, Centralia, Washington. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Lorene worked to provide for her family in many jobs over the years. She was employed at JC Penny; Boeing Aircraft during World War II; Centralia Plywood; Lewis County Extension Service; and Centralia College.

She was active in the community. She volunteered at the Borst Home. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and served as a Deacon. She was a life member of the Order as Eastern Star Chapter 14. She is currently a member of the Cooks Hill Community Church. She loved to do all kinds of crafts.
She loved her family and her greatest joy was when they, and especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, would visit.

A memorial service is planned for 11:00 AM Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Cooks Hill Community Church, 2400 Cooks Hill Rd, Centralia, WA  98531
A private family graveside service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, October 14 at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, 1822 Van Wormer, Centralia, WA  98531

Memorial donations may be made to Centralia Hospital or Cooks Hill Community Church

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