Mrs. Barbara Rae Kipen, Age 81 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Newaygo, died Tuesday, September 25, 2007 in Grand Rapids. She was born Barbara Rae Fenton in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Beulah Fenton on January 20, 1926.  She married Orville "Red" Kipen and he preceded her in death.  She was a Assembler/Inspector for Lear Siegler until her retirement. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Howard City.  She was a member of American Legion Post #381. She is survived by her daughter in law Susan Dickinson; 3 grandsons Pat, Don & Mike; 
4 step grandsons Jafar, Kile, Dakota & Dilan;  4 great granddaughters Ashly, Summer, Ray Lee & Hannah;  2 step great grandchildren Chandra & Kristen; her dear friends Ron & Mary Bailey; her son Wayne and her daughter Michelle.  

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