Paula Jean Kippes

Paula Jean Kippes was born May 19, 1966, in Sterling Colorado and passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, in Greeley, Colorado.

She was the daughter of Don and Patty Kippes and was the best sister and aunt we could have ever asked for. Paula loved life and brought a smile to everyone she was around and could always make you laugh.  She loved working outdoors and worked for Kraemer North America for over 25 years, she has helped build many of our Colorado bridges.  She will be extremely missed by all who had the opportunity to be a part of Paula’s life.  Paula had an angelic voice and is now singing with the angels in heaven.

Paula is survived by her father Don Kippes, her sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Darwin Everett.  Her sister and brother-in-law Shelly and Don Devie, sister Donna Breidenbach, nieces Brooke Everett, Ashlynn Breidenbach, Shanna (Kenny) Serafinko; two great nieces Harper and Hayden Serafinko; nephews Colton Devie Cayde (Tiffany) Devie.

Paula was preceded in death by our beautiful mother Patty Kippes; grandparents Alex and Florence Kippes, Phil & Irene Zink, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.A private memorial service was held for Paula in Sterling, Colorado and she will be laid to rest next to her mom at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, Colorado.