Marvin William Phipps Jr. (Bill), 71, lifelong resident of Hutchinson, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Bill was born December 10, 1952, to Marvin and Peggy Phipps, and the second-eldest of 7 siblings. He graduated from Nickerson High in 1970 and attended Hutchinson Community College.
A very proud and supportive father and grandpa. He loved family, always putting them first. He married and had two children, Jason and Yvonne, and later married the love of his life, Rita.
Always willing to help out in any situation, Bill was known as "Mr. Fix-it" at work. He could fix anything, and was a skilled machinist, mechanic, and painter. In addition to being employed for years at Cessna (later Eaton) And Takako, Bill was the owner of Countryside Auto, a business where he worked alongside his father and brothers to restore automobiles. At home Bill loved to landscape and improve his home, listen to oldies and watch comedies. He always had a project. He was fastidious with his work, re-doing it until it was just right. He even managed to keep a green, perfect lawn in the middle of winter.
Bill had a huge sweet tooth for pies, pastries and ice cream, you could always count on him to bring home something sweet from the grocery store. A home that Bill and Rita built themselves next door to the house he grew up in. Bill was also a prankster of pranksters, always planning elaborate practical jokes on his siblings and friends. Bill loved to laugh and joke around. He was always up for adventure and trying new things, even building a five-man pyramid while water skiing at Kanopolis lake.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; a half-sister, Cheryl Siaz, and nephew Jeremy Edwards. He is survived by his Wife, Rita Phipps of Hutchinson, KS; son, Jason Phipps of Los Angeles, CA, daughter, Yvonne (Mike) Warkentin of Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren, Payton Warkentin of Manhattan, KS; Sydney Warkentin of Hutchinson, KS; Bailey Warkentin of Hutchinson, KS; and Gage Warkentin of Hutchinson, KS; two sisters, Pam (John) Edwards of Hutchinson, KS; Cheri Phipps of Hutchinson, KS; four brothers, Mike Phipps of Hutchinson, KS; Doug Phipps of Camden, TN; Robert Phipps of Hutchinson, KS; Randy Phipps of Hutchinson, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory.