Obituary of Leanne Marie Pipke

PIPKE, Leanne Marie April 6, 1963 – February 17, 2020 On Monday, February 17, 2020, Leanne Marie Pipke of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 56 years. Leanne will be deeply missed by husband Terry; children Clark (Kaylee), Carl, and Lane (Erika); grandsons Avery and Nate; siblings David (Lorna) Baxandall, Daryl (Cordelaine) Baxandall, Lisa (Douglas) Wakaruk, Dean (Cynthia) Baxandall; sister-in-law Linda Steedman (Peter); along with numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Leanne was predeceased by parents Arthur and Deanna Baxandall; parents-in-law Jack and Ella Pipke. Leanne was a devoted, loving wife and mother; she loved her life in the country and took immense pride in their family farm. One of her biggest blessings were grandsons, Avery and Nate; she embraced every opportunity to gently teach and guide her little farmers. She was so proud to be their Grandma. Leanne, a passionate gardener, made their yard one of welcoming beauty. There wasn’t much she couldn’t do ~ every season on the farm saw her fully involved ~ from calving time to seeding to harvest ~ she was part of it all. An excellent cook, Leanne could pull together a meal, for 2 or 30, with ease and confidence; there was always room at her table for one more. Leanne’s heart was gentle, kind and forgiving, her laughter infectious, her smile beautiful and her spirit feisty. Thank you for all the goodness you brought to the world Leanne, you will be forever remembered and loved. Rest In Peace Sweet Soul ~ you will be greatly missed. A Private Funeral Service and interment will be held at the Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church with Pastor Roger Urquhart officiating. A Time of Tribute for Leanne’s Life will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre (4802-47a St.) in Vegreville, Alberta. To those who wish to pass a memorial donation in memory of Leanne may do so to the “Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church.”