Los Angeles, California
1916 - 2016
November 13, 1916 - April 21, 2016 Irvin S. Kipper, affectionately known to generations of Los Angeles grandparents, parents and kids simply as "KIP," died on April 21, 2016 at the age of 99. Kip was born in Fort Worth, Texas. In the early 1920's his family moved to Los Angeles. He graduated...
Read MoreKip was a kind and gentle soul who helped to support me through a difficult time, many years ago. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing and extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Gertrude, Donald, Robert and their families. I'm sure he will be missed by many Angelenos who had the pleasure of interacting with him at Kip's Toyland. He is definitely a Los Angeles legend.
Loraine Warshaw
April 25, 2016 | Auckland, New Zealand
To the family of Mr. Kip.
My mom, Pauline Anderle worked for Mr. Kip when he had the store at the Town and Country. My childhood was coming to the store everyday after school to check in with mom and Mr. Kip. He was a happier part of my childhood because of his smile and the fact that I could go into a toy store everyday and touch things. Then my two girls were introduced to the Mr. Kip experience and then my grandchildren. Thank you Mr. Kip for being the person you were and now... Rest!
Bonnie Anderle Bunyik
April 25, 2016 | Woodland Hills, CA
