Sondra Lee Hipsher, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:02 am, Friday, October 25, 2019 at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born May 29, 1939 in Wabash, to Charles Edward and Phyllis (Sampson) Vrooman.
Sondra was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School and a 1960 graduate of Ball State University. She married Jerry R. Hipsher on June 22, 1963 at the Wabash Christian Church. Sondra was a medical technologist at the Wabash County Hospital and for Dr. Robert LaSalle. She was a member of Wabash First United Methodist Church. Sondra loved spending time with her five grandchildren, attending their activities, and cheering for them. She also enjoyed playing tennis, water skiing, ping pong, and traveling
She is survived by her husband, Jerry R Hipsher of Wabash, two daughters, Kari (Howard) Halderman of Wabash, and Kelli (Richard) Halderman of Zionsville, Indiana, five grandchildren, Jenna Halderman of Wabash, Jacki Halderman of Zionsville, Joe Halderman of Wabash, Jeremiah Halderman of Zionsville, and Jake Halderman of Wabash, her sister, Susan (Jon) Ogan of Wabash, and her caregiver and friend Tina Boggs. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, November 1, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, with Rev. Nathan Whybrew, and Pastor John Cook officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8pm Thursday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, and one hour prior to the service, Friday at the church.
Preferred memorials are First United Methodist Church or Alzheimers Association.
The memorial guest book for Sondra may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.