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Doris K. Tipton
In Memory of
Doris K.
Tipton (Potrafke)
1928 - 2015
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Obituary for Doris K. Tipton (Potrafke)

Doris K.  Tipton (Potrafke)
DORIS K. TIPTON (nee Potrafke) age 86. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Janyce Tipton and James W.; dearest grandmother of Abby and Gabby; dear sister of the late Bill Potrafke (Shirley, deceased); aunt and great aunt. Doris was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Norwood High school in 1946. She married her high school sweetheart Jim in 1948. In 1964 Doris and Jim moved to Brecksville, Ohio and together they founded the Tipton Machinery Company in Greater Cleveland. She enjoyed her many new friends and neighbors while raising her children and assisting with the company. Doris and Jim retired to Parrish Florida in 1992 and enjoyed their golden years at River Wilderness Country Club. In 2012, following Jim's passing, Doris moved back to Brecksville to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. A memorial service for Doris will be held at NOSEK-McCREERY FUNERAL HOME, 8150 BRECKSVILLE RD. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 on TUESDAY, APRIL 14, at 4 p.m. The family will receive friends from 3-4 P.M. prior to the service. www.Nosek-McCreery.com
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