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KIPFER: David Harold of RR#1 Varna

September 17, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 50 Condolences

KIPFER: David Harold of RR#1 Varna

Peacefully surrounded by his family in his home, on Friday, September 16, 2016 of R.R.#1 Varna in his 64th year.  Beloved husband of Hessie (Wynja) Kipfer for almost 43 years.  Dear son of Jenny (Jolly) and the late Cecil Kipfer (2014) of Hensall and son-in-law of Teresa and the late Gerrit Wynja (2002) of Egmondville.  Dear father of Karen Kipfer-Pryce and Dwayne Pryce of Winthrop, Jenifer Clark and John Rudd of Hanover, and Jeremy Kipfer of R.R.#1 Varna.  Dear grandfather of Drew, Alysha, Ryan, Anthony, Darcy, Rebecca, Brittney, Courtney, Kyle; Justin, Joshua, Jaxson, Graycee, Gavin; Kyra and Kelsey.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy and Gord Page, Shelley and Gary Dayman, Shannon Roche (Smale), Gerben and Jeanette Wynja, Allen Wynja, Gerda and Gary Dill, Martin and Mary Wynja, Hilda and George Ridley, Corrie and Larry Moir, and Sandra and Troy Hoggart. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by brother Dan Kipfer (2014), sister Lynda Jane (1999) and husband Cliff Jardine, brother-in-law Jeen Wynja (1967) and sister-in-law Frances Wynja (2015).

A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.  Cremation with interment Bairds Cemetery, Bluewater (Stanley Township).  Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Childcan would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Joanne Reid

    September 26, 2016 at 7:58 PM

    Hessie: I was shocked to hear of Dave’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
    Joanne Reid

  2. Glen & Doreen Harburn

    September 25, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    Dear Hessie & Family;

    Sorry for your Great loss of Grampa David. You will always be in our prayers. I will always remember my great fishing and hunting trips with my friend Dave, plus lots of other memmerable trips, especially the one to the kitchener’s farmer’s market , with with all the animals in the back seat, licking our ears ( lol ) love you all ////.

    P.S Bi Golly you guys have a lot of Grand- babies Hessie I’ll bet your going to be kept busy Hessie. (God bless you all )

  3. Sandra and Craig Gerth and family

    September 25, 2016 at 2:18 AM

    Dear Aunt Jenny, Hessie, dot and Shelley, and family , we were so sad to hear of Dave passing, all our love and prayers to you at this time

  4. Bill Rowan

    September 22, 2016 at 4:43 PM

    Jeremy and Hessie and family, My thoughts are out to you. lots of good memories.

  5. Melissa

    September 22, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Ok behalf of the Visouvath families, we are would like to express our deepest sympathy for your greatest loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…..May Dave rest in peace.

  6. Wayne and Cindy Jolly

    September 21, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    Dear aunt Jenny and Hessie,and family-We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing away.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

  7. Mary Moffatt

    September 21, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    Jenny, Hessie and family,
    My sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  8. Jeanie Pizzati

    September 21, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    Our Love, thoughts and prayers are with you Jenny and families. Our deepest condolences,
    Helen Klemke, Joan & Stephen Caldwell, Jeanie Pizzati and families.

  9. Linda McAdams

    September 20, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    Dear Hessie. I am sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this difficult time.

  10. Ken Saunders

    September 20, 2016 at 6:07 PM

    So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Prayers go out to the family at this time.

    Ken Saunders
    London, Ont

  11. Chris and Debbie Bell

    September 20, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    So sorry for the loss your family is our prayers god bless

  12. Leroy & Wilma Hoffman

    September 20, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    Hessie, Jenny and family

    So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Praying God’s perfect peace for you at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  13. Chrissy and Caleb Dignan

    September 20, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    Jenny… Our deepest condolences our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We love you so sad to hear of his passing.

  14. ELIZABETH JOLLY

    September 20, 2016 at 1:19 PM

    Dear Aunt Jen, Hessie, Dot ,Shelley, and families;
    We too were shocked to hear the news about David’s passing. Our sincere condolences, and our prayers be with you.
    Love Bette (Jolly) and David Nicholl

  15. Dixie Van Amerongen

    September 20, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    Jenny, Hessie and the family

    So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Praying God’s perfect peace will wrap around you at this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  16. Harve Hoggart

    September 20, 2016 at 9:52 AM

    Dear Hessie, Karen, Jenn, Jeremy and Grandkids:

    Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves memories that no one can take.
    Our deepest sympathy to you all.

    from
    Harve, Yvonne and families

  17. Don, Christina, Tim, Christopher and Jeff Jolly

    September 19, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    This was such a shock. God be with you and your families, especially now.

  18. Marilyn Govier

    September 19, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss. May the precious memories you hold help you get through the tough times ahead. Blessings to the Kipfer and Wynja families.

    Marilyn Govier & Family

  19. Jim Oesch

    September 19, 2016 at 8:38 PM

    Hessie ,Karen ,Jenn ,Jeremy and grandkids

    Remember him for the laughter and smiles he put on your faces and know his love was for you all !
    RIP Buddy and suffer no more ❤️

  20. Laverne & Elaine Harbuurn

    September 19, 2016 at 7:55 PM

    Dear Hessie and Family: Our deepest sympathy .We shared so many good times with Dave . He will always be remembered .

  21. Cathy& Eric

    September 19, 2016 at 6:05 PM

    Sorry for your loss. May your memories carry you through this difficult time. God Bless
    Cathy and Eric Harrison and family

  22. Mike & Linda Haggitt

    September 19, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    so sad to hear of your loss…our thoughts are with you all..god bless…

  23. Craig & Tish Dill

    September 19, 2016 at 1:46 PM

    Hessie & Family sorry to hear of Dave’s passing , thinking of you & your family at this time

  24. Don and Brenda Triebner

    September 19, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    Dear Jenny, Hessie and family, So sorry to hear of Dave”s passing. Praying for God’s peace and comfort in your lives at this difficult time.

  25. Dianne (Jackson) Gieb

    September 19, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Dear Hessie, Karen, Jen, Jeremy and families….

    We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing and want to extend our heartfelt thoughts. We love the memories we have from our years as neighbours …. Just want you to know we care deeply!

    Dianne

  26. Cheryl Talbot

    September 19, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    MY thoughts and prayers are with you Hessie Karen Jennifer and Jeremy and family. A neighbour for many years.

  27. Vicki and Randy Geoffrey

    September 19, 2016 at 6:41 AM

    Dear Hessie and Family,, So sorry to hear of your loss a husband, a father, and a grandpa. Holding you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time..

  28. Dave and Pat Brodie

    September 18, 2016 at 10:49 PM

    Hessie, and family:
    Sincere sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Dave and Pat Brodie

  29. Bill and Kim Preszcator, Colton , Quaid and Colby

    September 18, 2016 at 9:52 PM

    Truly sorry to hear of Dave passing…..Our thoughts are with you all at the very sad time!

  30. Krys Kipfer

    September 18, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    Dear Jenny, Dorothy, Shelly, Hessie, Karen, Jeremy and Jennifer and families,
    We are thinking of you at your time of loss. Dave lived his life with gusto. He was blessed with a wonderful family. We will remember the many happy moments in his presence. May he rest in peace and his family share the memories he has left for you.
    Krys and family

  31. Doug and Vicki Campbell

    September 18, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    Dear Hessie and Family
    Deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Dave. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time.
    Doug and Vicki Campbell

  32. John and Rita Hoogenes

    September 18, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    So sorry to hear that Dave passed. Away
    Deepest sympathies

  33. Lloyd and June Cooper

    September 18, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to you all, cherish your memories they last forever. Thinking of you all.

  34. Stewart

    September 18, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Sorry for your loss of Dave. My condolences to all.

  35. Kathy Smith

    September 18, 2016 at 7:17 PM

    Dear Hessie and Family : I was sorry to hear of David’s passing you are in our thoughts and prayers.With Sincere Sympathy.From Mark and Kathy Smith (Nigh).

  36. Melonie Miller

    September 18, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to the Kipfer family… Jennie , Hessie and family ..
    We have known the Kipfer family for a long time and Dave was a good customer at the store.. Good people ..

  37. Pat & Peter Pryde

    September 18, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    Hessie and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all at this time.

  38. Gordon& Laura Hoggart

    September 18, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    Dear Hessie and family, We were so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy…thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  39. Michelle Newhouse(Vanstone)

    September 18, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    Dear Hessie, Karen, Jen, Jeremy and families,

    I was so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a great friend to Dad right up until the end. He will be sadly missed by many. Cherish the memories and know that he will be watching over all of you now.

    Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.

  40. Andy effie kuipers

    September 18, 2016 at 4:41 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to Hesse and family at the losecond of dear husband father and grandfather …from andy and effie kuipers

  41. Jim, Linda, AJ and Scot Ferguson

    September 18, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    Dear Hessie, Jenny and family:

    Our thoughts and hearts are with you at this time.

  42. Brian & Michelle Schon

    September 18, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    So sorry to hear of David”s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

  43. Chris Vanstone Wurm

    September 18, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Very sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Hugs!

  44. Deb Cooper

    September 18, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    Hessie and Family

    Dave and I send all of you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and Dad and Grandpa. I know he will be missed by many but like my Dad, his antics will live on in the stories told about him. Take care

    Dave,Deb,Kirsten and Luke Cooper

  45. Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber

    September 18, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Dear Jennie, Hessie, and families.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember Dave will always walk beside you, unseen and unheard.
    Love Dianne.

  46. John and Joyce Morgan

    September 18, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    Jennie, Hessie and family
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

  47. Cherry Hoste

    September 18, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring comfort through this difficult time.

  48. Harv & Evelyn Vincent

    September 18, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    Hessie and family,
    Sincere sympathy in your great loss Praying for God’s peace and comfort in your lives during this difficult time.

  49. Nick & Anita

    September 18, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    We are saddened to hear of the loss of Dave..our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

  50. BARBIE COKER

    September 17, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    Dear Hessie & Family:

    Very sorry to hear of David’s passing – you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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