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Kim Whipple

January 14, 1950 — April 24, 2017

Kim Alan Whipple, 67, Fargo passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle from medical complications following a transplant.

Kim was raised in Ypsilanti, ND and graduated from Montpelier High School. He attended NDSU earning a degree in Soil Science. He began his career with the Forest Service and then worked for the Soil Conservation Service. Kim met his wife LaVon Hewson while he was in Dickinson. They were married on September 14, 1974. They lived and raised their family in many small towns in ND, NE and SD with most of their time spent in Sidney, MT.

Kim left an impact on many people in his life. He was a quiet, gentle man. His has been a lifelong coach and fan. His advice and presence in the stands will be missed by his family.

Kim is survived by his wife of 42 years LaVon, son Chad Melisa Whipple with grandsons Duncan and Trace in Boise, ID; son Casey Kerri Whipple with grandsons Tarley, Bryce, Gabe and Cael in Kindred, ND and brothers Loren Betty Whipple, Fargo and Stacey Whipple Char Kapp, Jamestown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Charolette Whipple, an infant sister, Sandra and his father in law, Donald Hewson.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM with a visitation one hour before at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Wright Funeral Home - Moorhead

605 2nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Wright Funeral Home - Moorhead

605 2nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

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