GORDON KIPP Obituary

Gordon Kipp passed into eternity on March 20th. He was born August 17, 1919, in New York. His family relocated to Deland, Fla. when he was five. A graduate of of Stetson University, Mr. Kipp was a newspaper man before serving in World War II. After WW II, he taught briefly and then started working for the Daytona Beach New-Journal rising to the position of regional editor with his own byline "Orbiting Appolloland". Mr. Kipp was civic minded and engineered many environmental and historic groups. Married in 1949, Mr. Kipp remained a faithful husband to Betty Kipp. They had four children: Cathy Boyle, Mike Kipp, and the twins Patty Bacha and Jack Kipp. Mr. Kipp joined the Ormond by the Sea Rotary and served in different capacities, while spearheading many civic projects. Mr. Kipp was also proud of his affiliation with the Ormond Beach Historical Trust. Some of his greatest accomplishments were saving the Ormond Indian Mound and the Three Chimneys. Mr Kipp was predeceased by his son Mike, his sister Esther and his good friend Don Bostrom. He leaves behind his family mentioned above; his niece Nancy Kieronski and her family in Naperville, IL; and his grandsons: Shawn, Keith and Kyle, plus. two great grandchildren: Noah and Liam. His extended family includes wonderful Rotarian friends and members of the Historical Trust. A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 25, at 3 PM at the Anderson Price building at 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to Ormond by the Sea Rotary c/o Bernie Strasser 235 Riverside Dr. Ormond Beach, Fl 32176; or to the maintenance of the Three Chimneys, care of Ormond Beach Historical Trust on East Granada Ave.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Mar. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for GORDON KIPP

10 Entries

March 28, 2011

My heart and prayers go out to you, Cathy and your family in this time of sorrow. I will let the "Grasso family" know of your dad's passing. Although I didn't know your father, he must have been a wonderful man. He sure left behind very honorable children. Brenda Heck (Daytona Beach, Fl.)

Donna Craig

March 26, 2011

I didn't know Mr. Kipp but his daughter, Cathy, was one of my roommates in college. I remember being impressed (more like blown away!) when she told me she was going home one weekend for a "family meeting". How forward thinking he must have been, to take time to listen to his family when the time came for major decisions that affected them all. Made me wish I knew him then, makes me sad I didn't know him later. My thoughts are with the family.

Myra Frasure Cunningham

March 25, 2011

Mr. Kipp was my favorite Sunday School teacher at Ormond Union Church. More than fifty years ago I still remember that he made sure that we high school students had time each class to discuss any issues important to us. He taught us to respect each other's opinions and to look to the Lord for help. Today I count his daughter Cathy as one of my favorite friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are all blessed to have known him this long.

Steve and Shelley Sahd

March 23, 2011

Although we never had the privilage of personally knowing Mr. Kipp, I have been able to gain some wonderful insights thru my friendship with his son, Jack. Gordon's accomplishments speak for themselves. He was not confused about what is important in life and we rejoice that he has reached the finish line.
May the Peace of Christ be with Gordon and his loved ones, always.
Prayerfully,

Ken Edwards

March 23, 2011

My father Ron Edwards (Local Historian) who has already went home to be with the Lord and Mr. Kipp spent a lot of time together sharing local history. Dad always said Mr. Kipp was a wealth of knowledge and a very nice man. The "Old Timer's" are slowely departing but like dad and Mr. Kipp have left a legacy in this local community. On behalf of the Holly Hill Historical Society of which I am a officer we would like to thank the Kipp family for sharing Gordon Kipp with the rest of us...he was a great man! May God Bless!

Ray Kieronski

March 23, 2011

I met Gordon and his family when I married his niece, Nancy. Gordon made me feel a part of his family and we shared both happy and sad times. I will remember the Florida history stories he shared of the WWII submarine watchtowers along the coast, the first sugar plantation site and tales of John D. Rockefellar and Ormand Beach. Gordon (and his wife Betty) was an avid bird watcher and nature photographer and I remain thankful for the time he took to take my family to his special viewing sites. I will miss talking with him, sharing a meal and celebrating birthdays. My sympathy to his family.

Christopher & Sally Beaton

March 23, 2011

Gordon Kipp epitomized the American Dream! Gordon served as a prime example of what Tom Brokaw called “The Greatest Generation.” Besides serving his country in World War II, Gordon built a very successful career in the newspaper business and helped his community in numerous capacities, some of which are also of interest to me. He was married for an amazing 61 years, a feat becoming much less commonplace today. He and Betty gave birth to four great kids. He even published a novel which I purchased and read! Over the past 26 years, I have become best of friends with son Jack Kipp (and since 2003, his lovely wife, Margaret), and have heard many of his stories and fond remembrances of growing up and living with Gordon and Betty (and the siblings) in the Ormond Beach area.

Christopher & Sally Beaton
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VICKI REESE

March 23, 2011

I didn't know Mr. Kipp personally; however, I admire his civic work. I did know his daughter Cathy Boyle & see where she got her teaching skills. I knew her when I went to Seabreeze Sr. High. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. May the memories that are too painful to remember now, someday soon bring a smile to your face. Cathy, remember you always liked that I was one who smiled. My maiden name is Davis.

Edward Kipp

March 23, 2011

Gordon inspired us all and will be much missed, but never forgotten.

Elaine Wait

March 23, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Kipp. Our condolences to you and your family.

Elaine, Arcadia Home Care

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