Jay W. Fippinger
April 02, 2016
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Jay W. Fippinger, 78, passed away April 2, 2016 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Visitation will be held Friday, April 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines and the funeral service on Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. at Creekside Church, 2743 82nd Place in Urbandale. Burial will be at Ankeny Memorial Cemetery.
Jay was born and raised in New Jersey. He earned his degree from Cornell University followed by 2 years of service with the U.S. Navy. He then spent 52 years working with Wycliffe Bible Translators, participating in the translation of the New Testament into the Tai Dam language of SE Asia.
Jay’s interests included tennis, hiking, camping, a lifelong interest in music, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Dorothy; his brother, Robert; children, Anne (Jeff) Mawhinney and Paul Fippinger; grandchildren, Kristen, Matthew, Susannah and Emily Monnik; and his nephews and nieces. Jay was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are preferred to Wycliffe Bible Translators, 11221 John Wycliffe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32832 or www.Wycliffe.org. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mark Kline
04/08/2016
God's blessings to you Dorothy and your family! Jay was a great example and encouragement throughout my 20s while at Cornerstone Community Church together. He put his trust in me at a young age with the missions team and that meant a lot! It was a great time of ministry together and it definitely helped prepare me for eldership. I also just loved listening to him pray. I always felt like he was speaking with heartfelt reverence to our God. A special man!!
Absent from the body but present with the Lord!
Phil Casey
04/08/2016
Dear Dorothy, may our Lord grant you an extra measure of His comfort and peace in these days and weeks. You and Jay have our undying thanks for your years of service in the translation of the New Testament into Tai Dam. On behalf of many workers using that translation today to reach the Tai Dam, thank you! Phil and Susan Casey
Jim & Jody Dean
04/06/2016
Dear Dorothy and family,
Jody and I send our condolences to you and yours as the Lord has called Jay home. What an inspiration he was as he spent his life in the translation of the New Testament to the Tai Dam language. It has been a privilege of ours to know you and your family while you attended the Cresco Community Chapel. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
In His love, Jim and Jody
Bob and Nancy Beversdorf
04/06/2016
We have known Jay and his family for many years and also his work among the Tai Dam. We had many opportunities to be with Jay and consider him a godly servant of Jesus Christ.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, especially at this time.
Becky & Dana Fister
04/06/2016
We were so sorry to hear of Jay's death and are praying that God will give you strength to meet the challenges of each new day during this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Jay and your family at the Cresco Community Chapel. His faith and dedication to God's work was an inspiration to many.
Jackie Walkwitz
04/06/2016
My sympathies to you as you grieve Jay's passing. I met you many years ago when I first began my journey that included service with WBT and am thankful for your service for these years. May our Heavenly Father bring you much comfort in this time.
David & Linda Leeper
04/05/2016
Dear Dorthy,
We are saddened, but yet filled with joy, knowing that Jay is rejoicing and dancing with the Lord! Sending you our love and sympathy.
Charles & Darlene Fizer
04/05/2016
Dear Dorothy and Family: Darlene and I send our love and sympathy at this sad yet joyous time of Jay's home going. Indeed he was a faithful man all these years both to his family and to the work God gave him to do.