Stella Rose Whipple

Your life was a blessing,

Your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words,

And missed beyond measure.

Stella Rose Whipple, 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at the Life Care Center in Lewiston, after a five-year battle with cancer.

Stella was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Lewiston, to Tex Stanford and Pina Geneva Bolon. She was one of six children. She married William Allen Whipple on Dec. 4, 1964, in Reno, Nev. This union was blessed with three children, Tamara, Tim and Cori. Stella and her family made their home in Quincy, Calif., until she moved back to her hometown of Lewiston with her grandson, Marcus, in 2009. Stella was affectionately known as "Rusty" in the Quincy area and "Babe" to her family. She took great pride and passion in her ability to paint and quilt. She dedicated herself to working with and helping others in every way possible, as seen by her loved ones and anyone gracious enough to be in her presence. She was truly one of a kind.

Stella is survived by her siblings, Lee Thorton, Carl Stanford and Melinda Leddige; her children, Tamara Woolsey, Tim Whipple and Cori Huggins; along with her 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tex Stanford and Pina Geneva Bolon; along with her brothers, Tex Stanford and Paul Stanford.

For details and information surrounding the upcoming memorial services honoring Stella, please contact Cori Huggins by email at cori_huggins@abcglobal.net.