Darlene Nipp
May 6, 1945 ~ February 20, 2010
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Paul Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Faulkton Cemetery. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service at the funeral home.
Darlene K. (Allbee) Nipp was born May 6, 1945, the first daughter of Milton and Arlene (Glanzman) Allbee. After attending Onaka grade school, she attended and graduated from Faulkton High School in 1964. She met and married Richard Nipp on July 18, 1964. Together they had three sons: David, infant James Ray & Jason.
After working several places she started working at the John P. Shirk Home/Faulkton Health Care Center, where she worked for 23 years until health issues forced her to retire.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary as well as a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary, where she was very dedicated to their causes. Darlene served multiple terms, as the local chapter president, as well as the district American Legion Auxiliary president.
All during her health issues she always had an upbeat outlook at life and the future. She was a woman of both compassion and courage and she will be greatly missed.
Darlene is survived by her loving husband, Richard of Faulkton, SD; and sons: David (Renee) Nipp of Sparrow Bush, NY and Jason Nipp of Yorkville Il.; two grandchildren: Krystal and James Nipp both of Sparrow Bush, NY; her mother, Arlene Allbee of Faulkton, SD; two sisters: Marcelline (Jerry) Schumacker of Oakes, ND and JoAnne Keldsen of Litchfield MN; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, father and her infant son James Ray.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Darlene’s arrangements.
MINISTER
Pastor Paul Smith
CASKETBEARERS
Brent Koens
Gary Spriggs
Larry Spriggs
Kevin Tanner
Bernie Vogel
Kelly Melius
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All Her Friends
USHERS
Bob Cooper
Harold Hadrick
ORGANIST
Diane Hansen
SOLOIST
Matt Harmel
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
"Just Look At Us"
MUSICIAL SELECIONTS
"Because He Lives"
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
Faulkton Cemetery
Faultkon, South Dakota
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David and family,
SO sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Sorry to hear of your loss. Darlene was a great person.She always had a smile for everyone.She was fun to work with at the nuring home. She will be missed.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
DAVE SORRY TO HAVE READ ABOUT YOU’RE MOM’S DEATH IN THE PAPER. SHE WAS A VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING PERSON WHEN MY GRANDMA WAS AT THE HOME.
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Darlene was a very special person to me as I know she was too many. She will be missed so much. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss of a mom, sister and a daughter. May your many wonderful memories keep a smile in your heart while God guides you through this very difficult time! Michelle, Todd and Family
My sympathy is with Darlene’s family at this time and always…I got the pleasure to be a part of Darlene’s dialysis car pool…her and my mother put on many miles together…she is a grateful person…may you cherish all the memories and hold them dear….
Richard,
I just heard from Marilora that Darlene has left us. I send you my sympathy and may all of the memories over the years comfort and sustain you and your sons during this time.
Carol
To the Nipp Family – sorry for your loss – my condolences to the entire family
JOdy
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one Darlene.I met Darlene through the American Legion Auxiliary when I was a District President. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Sincerely, Violet Wicks
JoAnne K. and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this
difficult time. Remember the good times.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sympathy to Darlene’s family.
Our sympathy to the family
Sorry to hear of your loss and know that our sympathy goes with you and your Family. Was good to see you both in Onida.
Dave and family sorry to hear about your mom.
Jason and family…I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Please know you are all in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about Darlene. We hadn’t heard untill now, you are in our thoughts and prayers.