Donald G. Lipps

Donald G. Lipps Oct. 25, 1938 Sept. 25, 2010 Resident of Avila Beach Donald G. Lipps, 71, of Avila Beach, California, died September 25, 2010, at home with family. He was born October 25, 1938 in Oakland, California, the son of Donald and Katherine Lipps. He was the oldest of 4 siblings. He married Robin Smith in1962 and had three child. Don had an adventurous career with Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years allowing them to live in different parts of the United States. He retired in 1996, but was pursued by Chrysler of Mexico to oversee new dealer-ships for the following 5 years. Don and Robin relocated to Avila Beach, California in 1998. Don enjoyed many things which revolved around family and friends including, sailing, playing golf and tennis, traveling and spending time at the beach and Shaver Lake. At the end of the day you could always find him on his deck enjoying his barbecue. Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Robin; and 3 children; his son Damon and daughter-in-law Vanessa of Rancho Palos Verdes, California; his son Christopher of Fountain Hills, Arizona and his daughter Cory and son-in-law Tim Skreen of Aurora, Oregon; 12 grandchildren, Jason, Nigel and Sean Lipps, Mallory, Larkin, Zoey, Berkeley, and Cannon Lipps, Hannah, Cole, Sarah Skreen. He is also survived by his 94-year old mother, Katherine Lipps Federspiel, sister, Sally and brother-in-law, Bill Lampi, brother, Tim and sister-in law Lisa Lipps, sister-in-law Joyce Lipps and as well as many nieces and nephews, all of which reside in the Bay area. Don is predeceased by his father, Donald George Lipps and brother, Bill. A memorial mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 2005 Berryman St. in Berkeley, CA 94709. A gathering for family and friends will be held in the church hall after the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests sending donations in Don's memory to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Development, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Room 8302, Los Angeles, Ca., 90033 or Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., #29, Los Angeles, Ca., 90027.