Ada Marlene Jipsen, the daughter of E. Wayne and Lillie (Tyson) Bird, was born on August 31, 1939, in Oakland, Iowa. She passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 87 years and 3 days.

In 1941, when Ada was two years old, the family moved to the Wales, Iowa area, and she attended Wales Lincoln Consolidated School. On October 30, 1955, Ada was united in marriage to Dwaine Jipsen. They farmed south of Wales and were blessed with four children: Gary Dwaine, Kenneth Dale, Bryce Edward and Jody Lyn. Ada was a wonderful supporter of her kids. She loved sports and attended all sporting events for her kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ada even played in a women’s softball league. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, painting, reading, and working on puzzles. She was a beautiful knitter and crocheter and made afghans for all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ada and her sisters were very close and especially had fun playing cards and dominos together. Over the years, Ada traveled to all 50 states, later in life, she enjoyed traveling on bus tours. Ada loved butterflies and had quite a collection of them. Ada was a long-time member of the Wales Presbyterian Church and after it closed, became a member of the Red Oak Presbyterian Church. She was involved with the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and worked many hours volunteering in the Lemon Tree Gift Shop and cafeteria. Ada loved her companionship with Kenneth Stone. Until his passing, they spent many winters in Texas.

Ada was preceded in death by her parents; two sons: Kenneth and Bryce; granddaughter, Nicole Jipsen; grandson, Jared Jipsen; two brothers: Dannie and Bryce Bird; sister, Connie Severn; and brothers-in-law: Dan Severn and Gary Moyer.

Ada is survived by her two children: Gary (Darnett) Jipsen of Red Oak, IA and Jody (David) Parris of Emerson, IA; 11 grandchildren: Kelli Jipsen, Jenna (Shannon) Gravett, James (Jessica) Jipsen, Macayla (Curtis) Pribnow, Dalton (Paige) Jipsen, Tera (Mackenzy) Lang, Jake (Sierra) Avery, Chrys (Kevin) McKinley, Jeremy Dilocker, Mallory (Sean) Sampson, and Dalton Dukes; 26 great-grandchildren: Mykinzie, Max, Sylas, Taylor, Hunter, Sawyer, Brooklyn, Onyx, Rawlings, Royce, Anson, Waylon, Ivy, Olyvia, Isaak, Sophia, Liam, Monixx, Lenoxx, Beckham, Envy, Peyton, Josie, Maci, Dalton Jr, and Colton; 3 sisters: Janice (Tom) Penry of Red Oak IA, Lana Moyer of Red Oak, IA, and Pam (Marvin) Wagner of Mankato, KS; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak, Iowa

Visitation with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until service time at 1:00 p.m.

Burial will be at the Belknap Cemetery, west of Oakland, Iowa

Memorials may be directed to the Red Oak Presbyterian Church or Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Ada’s arrangements and serving her family.