Timothy Lipps Sr.

Timothy Francis "Tim" Lipps Sr.

Timothy Francis "Tim" Lipps Sr., of Petaluma, CA, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20th at the age of 64. Born Aug. 8, 1952, he was the youngest of four siblings. Tim was raised in Berkeley, CA where he proudly served as an Altar Boy at St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church and attended St Mary's College High School. Upon graduation he joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 6), completed the apprenticeship program and began his career as a Journeyman Lineman. After 35 years in the IBEW, he retired from his position as the Superintendent for the City of San Francisco, Overhead Lines Department.
Tim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Lisa, adoring children, Timothy Jr., and Meredith (Andrew), granddaughter, Harper, Sister Sally Lampi (Bill), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Katherine Lipps and his brothers, Donald & William.
Tim took great pride in his work and was a proud family man. He was a member of AARL (call sign KF6ZCS), an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors (hunting, camping, fishing), enjoyed gardening and a dedicated Catholic. Tim truly had a heart of gold. He cherished spending time with his family and loved them with all his heart.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Oct, 26th from 4 – 8PM, and a rosary at 7PM at Adobe Creek Funeral Home 331 Lakeville St., Petaluma, CA 94952. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30AM at St. James Catholic Church 125 Sonoma Mtn. Parkway, Petaluma, CA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Donations can be made online at www.stjude.org<http://www.stjude.org> or by mail at 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences available AdobeCreekFuneralHome.com 707-789-9000

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