Hippen, Sharon Lee Age 75, of Blaine, formerly of Fridley, passed away April 19, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Leland and Viola Johnson; sister, Barbara and brother, Richard. Survived and will be missed by her husband and partner in life of 55 years, Donald "Butch"; daughters, Jill (Paul) Leonard, Jody Hippen and Jane (Lyle) Beckman; grandchildren, Nicholas, Christian and Brayden Leonard, Justin Powers, Nicholas and Benjamin Beckman; siblings, Beverly, Wendy and Danny; and numerous other relatives and friends. Her passions in life were her love of family and friends, cooking, entertaining and gardening. Special thanks to her Allina Hospice Care Team. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota. A celebration of her life will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, with gathering one hour prior at: Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel. 612-781-1999 2610 - 19th Avenue NE, Mpls.