LIPPA, Dorothy

DOROTHY LIPPA 1947 – 2024 Mrs. Dorothy Lippa of Coutts, AB, beloved wife of Mr. Frank Lippa, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
Dorothy was born August 8, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana where she grew up on the family farm west of Sweet Grass, Montana. Dorothy received her education in Sunburst, Montana, graduating in 1965. She furthered her education at Dahl’s Beauty School in Great Falls, Montana. She worked as a beautician at Elma’s Beauty Shop in Cut Bank, Montana until meeting Frank Lippa, getting married in 1973 & moving to the farm East of Coutts, AB.
Dorothy loved being on the farm, working alongside Frank, raising her 3 boys Casey, Lucas & Blaine. She spoke fondly over the years of all the wonderful memories made raising her family. During her younger years, Dorothy continued to do hair for the neighbours, taught Sunday School at the Grain Hall & helped with the hot lunch program when the boys attended Coutts School. In 2014, Dorothy & Frank moved to Coutts, AB.
In her later years, she enjoyed baking, crocheting, spending time with the grandkids and visiting with family and friends. Dorothy was an avid crocheter, making afghans for all her boys and grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 51 years, Frank Lippa; sons Casey (Jodi), Lucas (Jana) & Blaine; grandchildren Declan & Moxon, Rylan & Garrett, and Easton, Harper & Avery. She is also survived by sisters Joyce (Ron), Mary (Terry) & Vivian; and brother Joe (Carmel), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was pre-deceased by her parents Joseph & Hilda Taule and brother Victor.
A Viewing will be held from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th STREET SOUTH. Lethbridge, Alberta.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Main Street Milk River, AB. An open viewing will be held one hour prior to the service
The family invites you to join them for a luncheon immediately following the service.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 pm, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Sunny Site Cemetery, East of Coutts, Alberta.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.