Sherry (Wirt) Philipson

January 11, 1942 ~ May 17, 2008 (age 66) 66 Years Old

Sherry Philipson, 66, residing in Mishawaka, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 5:10 a.m. following fifty-one years of perseverance with many illnesses.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Born January 11, 1942 in South Bend to Victor & Beulah (Workman) Wirt, she has lived in this area all of her life. Despite many obstacles that came her way since the age of 15, Sherry had a strong constitution, and would not let anything get in her way. Her zest for life, and determination was evident as she touched many lives, especially at Indiana Vocation Rehabilitation Center in South Bend where she was employed for twenty-eight years.

As Sherry Wirt, she was united in marriage to Beare C. Philipson, Jr. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2000. Her three children, Lori Moreland of South Bend, Beare C. "Chuck" (Tina) Philipson, III of Mishawaka, and David Philipson of South Bend survive her. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a sister, Vici Willis of South Bend, a brother, Van "Butch" Wirt of LaPaz, and a brother-in-law, Jim Willis of South Bend.

Services for Mrs. Philipson will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend. Rev. Peter Rowe, pastor of Apostolic Temple, South Bend will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Porter Rae Cemetery at Potato Creek State Park, North Liberty, IN. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

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