Virginia Faust, Kiphart, Bockman

Virginia Faust, Kiphart, Bockman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022. She was born September 1, 1927 to Clarence E. and Mary L. (Wiles) Faust in Noblesville, IN. On April 21,1946 she married Robert T. Kiphart who died on June 7, 1973. She married Ray Bockman on September 27, 1974 who proceeded her in death on May 6, 2004. She lived in Madison county, mainly Pendleton Indiana, for forty eight years of her life.

She graduated from Pendleton high school with the class of 1945. While living in Pendleton, she belonged to Ladies Auxilary of the Pendleton fire department. She was also a lifetime member of Eastern Star #138 in Pendleton. After working several years at Roll Coater in Greenfield, she accepted a position with the Pendleton Banking Company where she became the first woman officer of that bank. She retired after ten years, moving to Warsaw Indiana and was office manager for Rayco Steel Process Company, which Ray Bockman owned.

Most of all Mom loved her sons and grand children. We had many wonderful Christmas celebrations at her house!

She also loved to crochet, sew and paint. One special joy for her was making personalized birthday cards for her loved ones. She loved to cook and was “famous” for her yeast rolls and cream puffs. She was a very generous lady and contributed to many organizations as well as the First Christian Church. Her rag doll cat named Coco was her beloved companion for 18 years.

She is survived by:

Five sons, Steve (Sandy), Jeff (Jana), Robert (Barbara) and Rory (Becky) Kiphart all of Warsaw, IN and Rodney Kiphart of Anderson IN.

Grandchildren, Matthew Kiphart of Warsaw IN, Elodie Ray Kiphart of Strasbourg France, Meghann (Kyle) Wyman of Warsaw IN, Kyle (Fiance Alyssa Ashton) Kiphart of Leesburg IN, Leah (Tom) Green-Whitehead of Fishers IN, Zachary (Bobbi) Kiphart of Anderson IN, Brenden (Sara) Kiphart of Mentone IN, Amanda (Steve) Kiphart and Rachael (Nick) Kiphart both of Lombard IL

Step grandchildren, Samantha (Daniel) Harshman of Roann IN, Desiree (Chad) Griepentrog Warsaw IN, Hans (Autumn) Griepentrog Warsaw IN, Brittany (Ryan) Griepentrog of AR, Taylor (Axel) Rizzo of Warsaw IN. Blake, Logan and Whitney Pilcher of North Webster IN.

Seven great grandchildren (and one on the way) and ten step great grandchildren.

Step daughters, Debra Aalbregtse of Warsaw, Sharon Thompson of Frisco CO, and Sandra Bockman of Cape Cod MA.

A sister in law Jenette Bockman of North Webster IN, several nieces and nephews and her loving, wonderful sister, Eve Bevelhimer of Warsaw, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Ross Kiphart, a brother Joel Faust, a sister in law Frances Faust and an aunt Rae Williams of Ripley TN, and her companion Coco.

A very special thanks to Jeff and Jana Kiphart who moved in with Mom so she could be at home.Also to the Promedica Hospice team from Fort Wayne IN: Linda, Savannah, Forrest and all for the special care they gave to mom and her family. Also to Barbara Rowley who sat with mom when needed.

Visitation is from 4:00 – 6:00 on Monday, November 14, 2022 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court Warsaw, IN. Funeral service in celebration of Virginia’s (Ginny’s) life will begin at 6:00 PM in the funeral chapel with Gary Boschain conducting the services. Burial will take place Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon in Mendon Cemetery in Pendleton IN.

The family kindly request the memorial donations to:

Promedica Hospice

2720 Dupont Commerce Ct #210, Fort Wayne, IN 46825