Curtis Ray Tipton

Curtis Ray Tipton Resident of Napa The earth has lost one of its most generous souls. Curt passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2009. He was born in Pittsburg, California in 1953 and he lived all of his school years in Antioch California, graduating from Antioch High School in 1971. That same year he married his wife of 38 years, Sherri. They had known each other most of their lives and he adored her tremendously. Although soon after marriage they moved to Southern California where Curt attended seminary, the majority of his working life was spent in the real estate business. He was a true "entrepreneur," establishing two real estate related software companies through the integrity of his word. He carried his deep spirituality with him and it showed in the life he lived. Curt and Sherri are the parents of two children Josh and Kaci. He was so very proud of them. Curt was the son of Ralph and Betty Tipton of Offut Lake, Washington. He is survived by his brother, Keith Tipton (Cheri) from Olympia Washington. Curt will be deeply and sadly missed by Sherri, Kaci, Josh and his wife Daela and by the grandchildren who were the light of his life, Braden, Daela and Zachary of Salt Lake City. Curt was a very important person in the lives of his in-laws; Boots Marceau, Toni Barmore, Lannie, Georgia and Judy Marceau. Curt loved the trees and hiking but his favorite places were Yosemite, Lake Tahoe and Kauai, but Curt's favorite place to be was with his family and friends, where he actively supported their passions. He lived to see his family thrive around him. He loved walking the dogs, laughing, watching movies and especially eating delicious ice cream. Much of Curt's life was spent in the community of his loving friends at First Christian Church in Concord and he had recently made new connections with many of them. They are among the many that will miss him and his goodness. There will be a memorial service at 1pm on Friday May 29, at 1040 Petra Drive, Napa, California. There will be a public visitation from 10am to 6pm on Friday May 29, 2009 at Richard Pierce Funeral Service 1660 Silverado Trail Napa California. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangement are under the care of Richard Pierce Funeral Service (707) 226-7444. Family and friends are invited to send condolences and/or share memories on-line at www.rpfsc.com.