Oscar L. Hibpshman

Reverend Oscar L. Hibpshman, 82, passed away July 17, 2003. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Blanche M. Hibpshman, of the family home; children, Larry Hibpshman of Juneau, Alaska, J. David (Nita) Hibpshman of Pueblo, Terry (Fredda) Hibpshman of Lexington, Kentucky, and Carol (Frank) Pierce of Houston, Texas; siblings, Norma (Pete) Lira of Pueblo, Clifford (Lily) Hibpshman of Pueblo, Earl (Ruth) Hibpshman of Kenai, Alaska, Alice Mace of Pueblo, and Mark (Joan) Hibpshman of Denver; sister-in-law, Mildred Hibpshman; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Lowe and Ethel Hibpshman; brother, Richard Hibpshman; and brother-in-law, Loren Mace. Oscar was born April 28, 1921, in Shattuck, Oklahoma and served in the U.S. Air Corps during WWII. He was a Baptist pastor and an engineer. Member of First Southern Baptist Church. He will lie in state at the funeral home Friday from 2 until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 until 10 a.m. Graveside committal, 11 a.m. Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery with a memorial service following at 1:30 p.m. at First Southern Baptist, 301 Cleveland. Those who desire may make memorials to First Southern Baptist Church, Gideons International or Alzheimer's Association, through the funeral home.