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Hildie Tripson Obituary
Vero Beach - Hildie Anne Tripson died unexpectedly at home from natural causes on April 18th, 2021. She was born on June 6th, 1952 in Opalocka, Florida. She was a graduate of Winter Park High School and moved to Vero Beach in 1970. She instantly fell in love with the town, and not too long after met the love of her life, Mark Tripson, on a blind date. They were married at the Driftwood on July 20th, 1974.
Hildie was a talented businesswoman and operated a successful floral and plant business. She was ahead of her time, starting a plant rental business back in 1981 long before it became en vogue. She owned Waldo's Garden Flower Shop and transitioned into the event venue business with Waldo's Secret Garden in 2010. She has been creating centerpieces for the Ocean Grill for the past 30 years. Hildie cherished her 50+ year friendships with people in Vero, from her lunch crews, family crews, florist crews, wedding crews and cow crews, and would make them all feel so special. She lived for family values like loyalty, respect, and lots of love.
She volunteered with the Mental Health Crisis Line, was past president of the Indian River County Historical Society and served on the board for saving the Heritage Center in downtown Vero Beach. Hildie was a lifelong collector of all things, refusing to part with anything even when the American Pickers crew came calling. She loved caring for all living things; dogs, cats, fish, livestock, geese, pigs, goats, turtles, racoons, and possums and nursed many litters back to life right in her kitchen. Her door was always open to Friends old and new. Whether there was a crowd of 10 or 30, everyone felt welcomed, and no one left with an empty stomach.
Hildie was a devoted Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister ... and treasured her role as Mimi to her five Grandchildren. She was a warhorse, always ready for battle. It has been said you would rather tangle with a tiger in a telephone booth than mess with her kids or grandkids. Between holidays and Wednesday night family dinners, she kept everyone together, even after Sam died. She never gave up, until her dying breath.
She is preceded in death by her Father (Donald David), Mother (Ann Stewart), Stepfather (Dr. Richard Stewart) and Son (Sam). Hildie is survived by her Husband Mark, Son Rob (Tiffany), Daughter Charlotte, Daughter-in-law, Kristen and Grandchildren Will, Isabella, Jack, Alice Ann, and Lillie Belle.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting The Florida Cattlemen's Foundation a 501(c)(3) Donations can be sent to: PO Box 421929 Kissimmee, FL 34742
Please put "Hildie" in the memo line or donate online.
Or The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary 501(c)(3) 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
Please put "Hildie" in the memo line or donate online.
A celebration of Hildie's life will be held at Waldo's Secret Garden (5000 12th Street Vero Beach, FL 32966) on Saturday May 15, 2021 at 4:00pm.
Arrangements by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook is available at www.lowtherfamily.com.
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Kelly Jackson
May 20, 2021
I just can't believe it. Hilde. Just a genuine, unique lady. Awesome family. You definitely left your mark here and will be greatly missed. God bless and comfort her family. Until we meet again...
Debbi and Dennis sanchez
May 16, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robin Patton
May 7, 2021
Hildie Tripson was the kind of woman that you enjoyed spending time with. Somehow, she connected with everyone she met. She was a woman of many talents and passions. She and I shared many stories about our lives, our wedding experiences, our families and our fur babies. I will always cherish those conversations, her laugh and that last hug. My thoughts and prayers are with Mark and the family as they go thru this difficult time.
The Griffiths
May 6, 2021
Hildie made our dream wedding come true. She was a treasure.
SANDRA P FONTANA
May 2, 2021
Hildie was truly a Vero Beach treasure. She touched the community on so many levels-- always with a warm embrace, a laugh, and her generous spirit. Seems like I had already known Hildie forever when she became a banking customer of mine; and, later, I was thrilled whenever I'd run into her around town. My heart goes out to Mark and Charlotte, and the rest of the Tripson family. Take comfort in those who surround you at this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
Butch and Betty Conk
April 25, 2021
Rob, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Stanbridge
April 25, 2021
Hildie - a lovely person and great friend. Will see her smile in so many historical preservation projects throughout the county.
Susan Thomas Burke
April 25, 2021
What a lovely person! I’ve known Hildie and Mark for 40 years. Evenings at Susan Scott’s home Old Riomar. My brother Ed Zachary lived there. She was just cool!
Elaine Kromhout
April 25, 2021
When I taught Charlotte at Indian River State College, her every smile reminded me of Hildie. Hildie's easy, warm, approachable emanation of light filled any space, indoors or out. I did not know her well, but we saw each other occasionally. She represented one of those valued hubs that connected the local agricultural community with the education world, two aspects of life in the Indian River area we both knew well. I distinctly remember one day that, while I walked distractedly, stacks of essays in hand, through the Koblegard Student Union, I had the delightful experience of her greeting me with her shining eyes, warm voice, and ever-electric smile. She made my day just by saying hello and asking how I was. That smile and the genuine warmth that generated it lives on in Charlotte. Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Because of Hildie, the world was a more beautiful place.
Shelley Christman
April 23, 2021
To Mark and the entire family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved working with Hildie in the floral world. She taught me many tricks of the trade ,and was kind of a mentor to me. She knew the business well. She gave me the honor of the Ocean Grill centerpiece when she was away for her son's wedding out of town.
What a great lady taken way to soon! RIP Hildie
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