Barbara J. Lippold

October 22, 1934 - March 6, 2021

Barbara Jean Lippold, age 86, of Clare passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant with her family by her side. Barb was born to Mary and Virgil Brinkman on October 22, 1934 in Hazel Park, MI, then moved to Three Rivers, MI. Barbara then moved to Clare her senior year and graduated from Clare High School, in 1952. She was united in marriage to Raymond Lippold in May, 1981, at the Clare United Methodist Church. She spent many years working as an EMT and Manager for Clare County Ambulance Service. She loved her career helping people and saving lives. Barb loved to spend time with her family and see new sights with husband Ray. She loved growing fresh vegetables in the summer, cooking, baking, watching wildlife, the peacefulness of nature and her church family at United Methodist Church of Clare. Barb is survived by her children: Philip (Jacki) Bradley of Clare, Eric (Sophie) Bradley of Williamsburg and Rod (Pam) Lippold of Clare. Her grandchildren: Carrie (Kyle) Kalinowski, Kristy (Larry) Reeve, Jill (Mike) O’Donnell, Jena Bradley, Dirk (Jennifer) Kruskamp, Troy (Ashley) Kruskamp, Heather Lippold; 10 great grandchildren, her sister Gail Brinkman O’Connor, of League City, Texas, nephews Matt and Greg Smith, niece Jodi Stoyanov, 1 great nephew and 2 great nieces. Barb is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Ray, her angel baby, and her grandson Mason Lippold. A Graveside Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare at 11 A.M. with Pastor Jackie Raineri officiating. Arrangements were handled by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com