Tippetts_Marvin_Kenneth_1 December 1942
HURRICANE, UT_Marvin Kenneth Tippetts passed away at the age of 67, January 18,2010 in his and Lola’s home. He was born December 1, 1942 in Malad, Idaho to Truman and Minola Thompson Tippetts. Marvin married Helen Gibson in 1960. They had one daughter Karry Louise Tippetts Scott. They divorced in 1976. Later, he married Lola Francisco in Toquerville, Utah, December 3, 1989. It was love at first sight. Loves of his life were his daughter Karry, grandchildren, and his wife, Lola. His favorite actor was Jerry Lewis, whom he was mistaken for all his life and his sense of humor was a lot like Jerry’s. His favorite movies were westerns, his hobbies were working on cars and he had a model car collection. He will be missed by all his loved ones and said his goodbyes very peacefully. He is now with his Savior Jesus. He is survived by his wife, Lola; daughter, Karry; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Tiffany Phillips; six great-grandchildren; step-children: Merlin J. Gibson, Sheryl, Jennifer Mercer, Sally Elliott, Mike, Becky Gibson, Kevin, Pete Alvie, Debbie; 22 step-grandchildren; 14 step great-grandchildren and 10 brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held in Murray, Utah Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Murray City Cemetery, 5490 South Vine St. A visitation will be held in Hurricane, Utah Monday, January 25, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 14 North Main St., Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 635-9922.