Kathryn “Katie” Phipps of Lincoln, NE passed away May 22, 2025, at Eastmont. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Drive, Lincoln. Inurnment will be at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln.
Katie was born January 7, 1928, in Mitchell, NE to William and Ida Wallace and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She married William (Bill) Phipps in 1947, in Lincoln. Her loving husband passed away in 2008.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandi (Steve) Fredrickson; son, Jerry (Cheryl) Phipps; grandchildren, Troy (Andrea) Barker, Monica (Brent) Rose, Camille (Steve) Price, Lindsey Phipps, and Scott (Sara) Fredrickson; great-grandchildren, Sydni (Ben) Billesbach, Shea Price, Tyler Barker (fiancée Morgan Peters), Joshua Barker, Adley Rose, Harper Rose, Eloise Fredrickson, and Axel Fredrickson; 1 great-great-grandchild, Felicity Billesbach; sister-in-law, Bobbie Harms; brother-in-law, Dale Hinrichs; and many nieces and nephews.
Katie worked many years as an accountant at Hollywood Bowl in Lincoln. After retiring she decided to go back to work at Union Bank, working with customers and leading many bus tours through Nebraska and across the country with her friend, Donna Gill.
After moving to Eastmont in 2019, she made many new friends there and led an active life with her Eastmont family, bridge friends and church family.
We are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing Sandi, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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In Sympathy & friendship,
Cinda and Dennis.
Loosing a Parent is one of life’s hardest time to go through! Sandy , so sorry for your loss! You & Family are in our Prayers!
God bless. Thinking of you❤️. Love you, Bob & Cheryl Lindburg
So sorry for your loss . Looks like she was a wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. 🙏🙏Thinking of you at this time.
Ryan and Deb
I knew Katie through her volunteer work with the Lincoln Municipal Band. She was always such a bright and cheerful light each time I saw her! Katie, Donna, and Alma were a fun dream team of volunteers, making us all smile and laugh – and accomplishing a ton while they did it. Thinking of Katie’s family and friends at this difficult time.
To Sandi and Jerry and families
We were your former neighbors on Glade Street. Your mom and dad were two of the loveliest people we have ever known. They were exactly what perfect neighbors should be. John enjoyed helping your dad with yard and roofing issues, and Katie was such a sweetheart. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathy go out to you at this difficult time. I know Katie enjoyed a wonderful life. Love, John and Julia Welch
Sandi,
I’m sorry I didn’t make it to Katie’s funeral this morning. She was a very special lady when I was working at Hollywood Bowl in my early years. One of my special memories about her and her family was a Cornhusker State Games Volkswalk. One of her grandkids was doing the event with me and we ended up running the entire way. I haven’t had much interaction with her lately but I will definitely miss her!