Jay L. Ipson, 72, died Dec. 9, 2006, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.
He was born April 20, 1934, in Dodge City, the son of Ralph L. and Alice Garton Ipson. He graduated in 1952 from Alden High School. A longtime Hutchinson resident, he retired from his position as receiving manager for Sears.
He belonged to the First Baptist Church, Hutchinson.
On Sept. 21, 1963, he married Shirley A. Biggs. She died Jan. 31, 2005.
Survivors include: a sister, Sharon Powell and her husband, Stewart, Coronado, Calif.; a brother-in-law, Clarence Biggs and wife, Carol, Seattle, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Krehbiel, Hutchinson; and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kay and Larry.
Graveside service will be at 11:30 p.m. Thursday in Penwell Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Gary Salmans presiding. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Hutchinson. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Reno County or First Baptist Church, both in care of the mortuary.