Idaho State Journal, 04/06/09

MONTPELIER, Idaho — Donna Ipsen, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009. She was born July 25, 1927, in Woodbine, Iowa. As a young girl, Donna moved with her family to Geneva, Idaho, where she attended elementary school. In 1936, she graduated from Montpelier High School and began a 14-year career as a switchboard operator for the Bell Telephone Company.

In February 1949, Donna married Don Ipsen, of Bennington, Idaho, in the Salt Lake City Temple and they recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. She was an active leader in the Cub Scout program for many years, but was especially known for her talents at sewing and computerized embroidery.

Donna also drove and managed the mail routes in Afton, Wyoming, and Garden City, Utah, for the U.S. Postal Service. She also enjoyed an active role in the management and acquisitions of the Ipsen Hereford Ranch.

Donna is survived by her husband, Don; and five of her six children, Loren (Sharon) Ipsen of Boise, Bret (Peggy) Ipsen of Houston, Lillas Ipsen of Idaho Falls, Mark (Becky) Ipsen of Dingle and Jay Dee (Miho) Ipsen of Payson, Utah. Donna was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Sue. She was also the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Montpelier 2nd Ward LDS Chapel. Interment will be in the Montpelier Cemetery.