Paula S. Pipinich passed away on July 28, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital following a sudden battle with pneumonia. Paula was born in Ennis, Montana, on September 17, 1963. She grew up with her brother, Mike Fairclough, and many of their childhood years were spent in Marysville. Paula graduated from Capital High School in 1981.
In September 1983, Paula and Durk Pipinich were married in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. They spent 10 years between Phoenix and Las Vegas, going where Durk’s employment took them. They moved back to Montana in 1993 and had been living in Marysville since 2016. Paula worked for many years at Wal-Mart in both Arizona and Montana. She enjoyed working and was a supervisor when she was forced to stop working for health reasons.
Paula’s world became smaller as her battle with health issues continued, but she was very content in her home with Durk always by her side and taking care of her dear kitty, Fuzza. Paula cleaned house like no other, she loved to read, she had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed visiting and getting in a few good laughs. The family cabin at the Smith River was one of Paula’s most favorite places. She and Durk had recently spent several nights there enjoying time with family and friends.
Paula was proceeded in death by her in-laws, Dolores and Terry Pipinich, who loved Paula dearly. It brings Durk great comfort to know that Paula is now with his parents, flying with the angels, free of the pain that held her back during her time on this earth. A gathering to celebrate Paula will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, Durk would like to thank everyone for the love and support extended to him since Paula’s passing.
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Marlene Campbell says
My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Paula, especially Durk who was always there for her and gave her such loving care during her many health issues. I will miss visiting with Paula at our family gatherings. We always found interesting topics to discuss. It was so nice to have her amongst us all these years and I will miss her. May light perpetual shine upon this dear lady.
Phylis Shanahan says
My thoughts and prayers for you 🙏. She was a amazing person.
Mike Riley says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Durk. Paula was such a special person. She was always kind and lit up the nights at WM.
Rick O’Connell says
Durk and the Pipinich crew. So sorry to hear of Paula passing. There are some who bring a light so bright to the world that even after they are gone the light shines on. That’s Paula.
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Mary Prout says
A great loss in so many ways,, thank you, Durk, for giving her so much love, you were the greatest gift of her life.
Terry lopez says
I worked with Paula for many years at walmart she was an amazing woman. My fondest memory was them sending us to tulsa for a conference… and then not having a plane to come home on… paula jumped them until they found one for us… we just had to go to Dallas first… lol. The world is a little dimner now.