TIPPIT Wayne, a veteran character actor who played the role of Palmer Woodward on the hit television series Melrose Place, as well as many other stage, screen and television parts, died August 28 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 76 (DOB 12-19-1932). Tippit was a longtime resident of Ridgewood, NJ before moving to Los Angeles in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Carole Macho Tippit, daughters Sarah Tippit and Kate Tippit Avron, and four grandchildren. A memorial service is being planned for later in September at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Lung Transplant Program in the Womens Guild Lung Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 6732, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
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Dearest Kate and Family,
While We never met your Dad, we certainly know him through you. Your ever smiling personality, your family values and faith pay tribute to your Dad. We pray for your Mom and Family to feel the comforting hand of our Lord as you go through grieving the loss of your most precious father and husband.
Love and Hugs
Judy & Gordon Avron
September 15, 2009
Dear Mrs. Tippit, Sarah and Kate,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Tippit's death. I have wonderful memories of growing up next door to your family! I know my Dad loved to chat with Mr. Tippit about crazy things in the neighborhood. Love and sympathy to you all, Cathy Fontaine Van Volkenburg
Cathy Fontaine
September 10, 2009
Carol & Family,
I'm so Sorry for the loss Wayne will Be Truely Missed..The Past Ten Years have been such a delight To be Visited by Wayne at the Lab The story's I've hear and tale's we talked...Wayne was and always be one of the greats
You and your family will be in My Prayers
Roy C Pritchard
Cedars-Sinai Lab
September 8, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with him on an episode of Seinfeld in which Kramer tillered a Fire Dept ladder truck. Wayne played the Captain, I was the driver. He was a joy to work with, a true gentleman and a consummate professional. My best to the family, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin O'Connell
September 7, 2009
To Gerald Wayne's Family,
He was always special to those who remember his younger days. May your memories give you comfort at this time.
Myrla Holcomb Depew
Class of '49 Tahoka High
Irvine, California
Carl Depew
September 6, 2009
To the family:
RJ and I share in your loss and we are thinking of you all.
Brian and RJ Haney
Chapel Hill, NC
Brian Haney
September 3, 2009
Dear Mrs. Tippit, Sarah and Kate,
I am deeply sorry for you loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Marianne Hughes McGuinness
September 3, 2009
Dear Carol and Family,
Sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Mary and Pat Gebhardt
September 3, 2009
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