Matthew A. Tippin

TIPPIN, Matthew A., 31, died peacefully at home in Valrico, Fla. June 22, 2003. Survived by his parents, Gerald and Bonnie Tippin of Valrico, Fla.; sisters, Debra J. Bennett of Harrison, Ohio and Diane L. Ha uter of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; brother, Robert J. Tippin and sister-in-law, Angie of Aurora, Ill.; grandmother, Charlotte Tippin of Toledo, Ohio; and numerous uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He g raduated from Naperville Central H.S. in Naperville, Ill. in 1990, where he lettered in diving, gymnastics and tennis (winning state competitions in all 3). He attended the Univ. of N. Carolina on a diving s cholarship where he finished in the Top 10 in conference and NCAA competitions. Matt loved the retail business and managed the family Hallmark store in Tampa Palms where his friendly and caring demeanor ende ared him to everyone he met. He will be missed by all! For those who wish, the family requests any gifts to:LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609; TBAN, 7402 56th St. N., Tampa, FL 33617; or Tampa Care Clinic, 4200 N. Armenia Ave., Ste 3, Tampa, FL 33607. A Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003 at Bay Life Church, 1017 Kingsway Rd., Brandon, FL STOWERS-BRANDON