Stacy Pippitt

Stacy Dean Pippitt Stacy Dean Pippitt, 53, of Burden, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. Born October 4, 1968, in Dodge City, Kansas, he was the son of Larry and Judith (Byers) Pippitt. His family moved to Newton, Kansas in 1975 where he was raised and educated, graduating from Newton High School in 1987. Following high school, he attended Amtech in Wichita, receiving a certificate in electronics. Stacy worked in computer technology for Bizmart for a short time before beginning his career as an engineer for Santa Fe Railroad. Stacy was married to Tammy Gatton in December 1996 at the Burden United Methodist Church. The couple made their home in Burden, and Stacy continued his career as an engineer, working for the South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad. The couple had five children and later divorced. Stacy remained an engineer and was currently working for BNG Railroad. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton. He enjoyed going to car shows, restoring John Deere tractors, collecting model trains, and listening to music. His family includes four children, Cody Pippitt, Shay Pippitt, Allie Pippitt, and Jace Pippitt all of Burden; his step-mother Joan Pippitt of Harrison, AR; and his aunt Becky (Pippitt) Shumard and husband, John of Newton. In addition to his parents, Stacy was preceded in death by an infant daughter Elly Ann Pippitt. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Burden Cemetery under the direction of Miles Funeral Service. Memorials have been established in Stacy's name for SIDS Network of Kansas and Burden United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com.