Wayne C. Vipond
Of Prospect Heights

Wayne C. Vipond was born November 20, 1931 in Altoona, PA to Robert and Evelyn (nee Calvert) Vipond.  He died October 26, 2013 at his home in Prospect Heights.

Wayne was into birding.  He served as a judge for bird singing competitions as well as raising canaries.  Wayne was a fine art painter, particularly an innovator of painting with acrylics on foil.  He received several awards for his work.  Wayne enjoyed playing golf, bridge and badminton.

Wayne is survived by his wife Dorothy Bobco; his children Mark Vipond, David (Liz) Vipond and Julie Woodruff; his grandchildren Haley, Mindy and Heather Vipond and by his sister Donna (Joseph) Haas.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation Friday, November 1, 2013 from 3 PM until the time of service at 8 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights.  Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to a charity of your choice in Wayne’s name.


 

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004