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Michelle Beaulieu Obituary

Michelle "Shelly" Sipe Beaulieu

Michelle "Shelly" Sipe Beaulieu passed away June 21,2013 in Abilene, TX. She was born April 17, 1970 in Eau Claire, WI to Penny and Cy Sipe. They moved to Lawrence when she was an infant. She attended St John's Catholic School, Central Junior High School and Lawrence High School graduating in 1988. She then went on to receive her Teaching Certificate from the University of Wisconsin River Falls in 1996. She started her career at Whiteman Air force Base in Warrensburg Missouri, before moving to Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, working with children which was her passion.

She was preceded in death by her father Cy Sipe and brother Mike Sipe. She is survived by her 3 children Nash, Janae and Bella, mother Penny Sipe, sisters Margo Wilde, Terri Corrie, Julie Stowe and Debbie Filkins. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

The family will greet visitors at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Monday July 1, 2013 from 7pm-9pm. Memorials may be sent to Champions Church 7474 Abilene, TX 79606.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2013.

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Karen Bentemann

July 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in this loss. May you all be comforted by Gods precious hands.

Le-Thu Erazmus

July 2, 2013

Dear Debbie,

Sorry to hear of your sister's passing. She was taken too soon. God must have other plans for her. Now she's with Martin (my brother) watching over you and her loved ones. Know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Warm Regards,

July 2, 2013

To the family of Michelle,

May you draw ever closer together as family. And the words of (Jeremiah 29:11,12) bring you comfort and hope.
~DM/JW

July 1, 2013

I have very fond memories of Shelley from church activities, K of C events, camping at the lake. I am so sorry to read this. Prayers to Penny and family, Rob Edmiston

July 1, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you Penny and your family. We will remember you all in our prayers. Walt and Janie Lesher

Katie Easum-Northern

June 30, 2013

I am sorry to hear the sad news. I remember many fun play dates with Shelly in grade school. My mom was good friends with Shelly's mom. We had class's together in Central Jr. High and also Lawrence High. My thoughts and prayers are with Shelly and her family. Katie Easum Northern

Patricia Neis

June 30, 2013

shelly will be deeply missed i remember many nights at her house with the girls. such a short time on earth for her. my prayers and thoughts with her family and children.

June 30, 2013

I spent many hours playing with Shelly at the lake when we were kids. My heart is with all of you in this time of sorrow. ~ Wendy (Albertson) Traul

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