Arthur Sipma

Background

Sipma, Arthur was born on September 7, 1932 in Friesland, The Netherlands. Son of John and Maria (Hoekstra) Sipma. came to the United States, l948.

Education

Student, Yosemite Junior College, Modesto, California, l965.

Career

Partner dairy, Ripon, California, l95l-55; owner, Ripon, California, l957-62; volunteer, Peace Corps, East Pakistan, l962-64; with milk service department, Jersey Crown Dairy, Manteca, California, l964-67; agent, Calfarm Insurance Company, Escalon, California, l967-.

Achievements

• Arthur Sipma has been listed as a noteworthy insurance company official, farmer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Escalon United Way. With United States Army, l955-57. Member Escalon Chamber of Commerce (board directors l970-72), Lions (secretary Escalon l98l-89).

Interests

• Avocation: boating.

Connections

Married Joan E. Dykstra, March 2l, l965. Children: Gretchen, Heidi, Anneke, Arjen.

Father:

John Sipma

Mother:

Maria (Hoekstra) Sipma

Spouse:

Joan E. Dykstra

child:

Arjen Sipma

child:

Heidi Sipma

child:

Gretchen Sipma

child:

Anneke Sipma