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David Clippinger Obituary
He was born in Dearborn, Mich., on June 28, 1964, and grew up in Bridgeton, Mo. He worked for Boice.net as a contractor for Brown Forman. He was a graduate of Seneca High School, the University of Louisville and was a Sigma Pi at the University of Kentucky. David was an active member of Christ Church United Methodist, YMCA youth soccer coach, former Louisville Swim Association (LSA) representative and a proud spectator of any activity that his children participated in.
Besides his wife of 27 years, he is survived by two daughters, Paige and Olivia; and a son, Seth; his parents, Jane and Dick Clippinger of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Mark (Ruth) and his children, Melanie, Evan, Aaron and Noah, all of Cincinnati, Matthew (Alise) of Eugene, Ore., and Jon (Jennifer) and his children, Caden and Emma of Salem, Ore.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sam and Mary Ann Alexander of Elizabethtown; a sister-in-law, Alice O'Brien (Lewis) and her children, Jordan, Allison, Nick, Charlie, Johnie and Abby, all of Elizabethtown.
A service celebrating David's life is at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville. Burial follows in Louisville Memorial Gardens East.
Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home East, 11601 Ballardsville Road, Louisville.
Memorials are suggested to Christ Church United Methodist or Brownsboro Farm Swim Team c/o Tony Finaldi, 4005 Ashridge Drive, Louisville, KY 40241.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Clippinger
Evelyn Nelson
July 14, 2018
I ran across a piece of artwork David did when he was 10 years old and I was his Sunday School teacher at Arlington United Methodist Church in Bridgeton, MO. It made me wonder whatever happened to him. As I read through the condolences I see that he truly was an exceptional Godly man and he graduated to heaven, but will live forever in the hearts and minds of all who loved him.
Kevin Linde
August 6, 2013
The Linde family was saddened to hear that David had passed. He was a great coach to Orry and a friend to us all. He made such an impact on Orry. I am thankful for the several years we were blessed to know him.
Chuck and Ann Johnson
July 28, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to the Clippinger family. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Andy and Patricia Stone
July 22, 2013
We were devastated to hear the news about David. He was a stellar example of what a good Christian should be….a great father and husband and active in his children's lives. While he is gone too soon, I know that he made such a positive impact on so many lives that he will live on as a role model for all of us.
Tatianna, Nikolas & Sofia Brown
July 21, 2013
This is truly a horribly, sad loss of great man. husband, father and coach. He coached my son Nikolas for 3 years at the Y, Nikolas has learned so much from David. He was such a great role model and coach. One of the most dedicated always positive men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. God Bless Seth and the Clippinger family as they deal with this terrible loss.
July 20, 2013
The Buechele family sends our condolences to the Clippinger family. David was a fine man and great soccer coach. Tyler will miss his coach and friend. May The Lord comfort the family in this time of sorrow. RIP David, our friend our coach.
Tom, Tracy, Sydney and Clay Herman
July 19, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. I respected David so much for the obvious commitment he demonstrated to his family and his community. The world needs more men like David Clippinger.
Sherri Brown
July 19, 2013
Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss; my prayers are with you and your family. If I wasn't in TN with my parents, I would have attended tonight.
Sherri Brown (UofL)
The Kidwells
July 19, 2013
This is truly a tragedy and a sad loss of great man and coach. He coached my daughter at the Y and was a great coach. God Bless the Clippinger family as they deal with this loss.
The Nilssons
July 19, 2013
Our prayers are with the Clippingers during this horrific time. I attended church with the Clippingers, and while I can say that I knew David, I wish I'd known him better. He always seemed a very positive a spiritual person. He will be greatly missed, and our hearts are broken for those he left behind.
Jan Hartman
July 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Jan Hartman
Retired Teacher, Norton Elementary School
Goldstein Family
July 19, 2013
As one of the best soccer coaches Drew ever had, Coach Clippinger will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
The Carvajals
July 19, 2013
So sad. David will always be remembered as a great man and coach. Our hearts are with his family.
Micah and Heidi McArthur
July 19, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. David was a kind and caring man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Ballard Girls Soccer Team
July 19, 2013
Clippinger Family--
We are so sorry for your loss. Although Olivia only played for Ballard one year, we still consider you guys part of the Ballard Soccer family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Belinda Baker
July 19, 2013
I knew David in college. He was such a caring, kind, and generous young man. He was so well liked at the Sigma Pi fraternity! I have many fond memories of him from my college days. My prayers go out to his wife, children, parents, siblings and all his friends and family. David was a very special person.
Hannah Mockbee
July 19, 2013
Words cannot express the shock I am in after hearing about David's passing but even more so the sympthy I have for Cindy Paige Olivia and Seth you all Are such pure and loving people and David was the most selfless man I knew he would give you the shirt off his back if it made someone else happy I was truly blessed to have had David as my soccer coach for the past 6 or 7 years you are all in my prayers tonight and always I love you all. Rest easy David you will be greatly missed. Gone but never forgotten
Diane McIntyre-Borders
July 18, 2013
Was shocked to hear of this news. I remember David in my younger years when he ran around my brothers, Kevin, Pat, and Tim. Always a gentle kind spirit. God has his son back. I know the pain you are feeling Cindy and I am so sorry. Please know God has him right beside you. Feel his presence. Bless your family.
Laura Roberts
July 18, 2013
We will remember David for the devoted family man he was. He has left a remarkable legacy of love for his children and wife. Cindy, Paige, Olivia and Seth we are keeping you in out thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are here when you need us.
July 18, 2013
Mike and Jennifer Karman
July 18, 2013
David was a devoted father and husband, and a wonderful neighbor. We are so sorry for you loss.
The Carvajals
July 18, 2013
To a Great Coach. You will be missed dearly. Our prayers and condolences are with you.
Loni F.
July 18, 2013
Cindy, I only met you on Monday during the pd. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. We will continue to pray for you!!!
Victoria Mason
July 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the good Lord give you the strength you need to perserver.
Russell Gay
July 18, 2013
Sincere condolences from your KMS Lacrosse family. David was a great dad that was always involved, supportive and helpful. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
July 18, 2013
Cindy, Paige, Olivia and Seth---we are praying for you. Love you guys! Ken, Regina & Alexis Kurtz
Kim McIntyre
July 18, 2013
Pat and I are truly saddened by the sudden loss of David. He is celebrating with our Lord in heaven now. But I know what a difficult time this is for Cindy, the children, David's parents and all of his family members. We will be praying for all of you and hope the memories of David's wonderful life, as well as the support of family and friends, will bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betsy Gibbs
July 18, 2013
David was one of the gentlest, kindest sincere and joy filled person I have ever known. I never saw him without a broad smile on his face. Love, support and prayers for God's strength for sweet Cindy and the kids.
Kathy and Doug Barker
July 18, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with David at Brown-Forman and my husband, Doug, and our two daughters (SW Y Soccer) coached/played against David's NE girls soccer team. He was a great person both at work and on the field. Praying for his family during this difficult time.
David Watson
July 18, 2013
Cindy, Paige, Olivia and Seth, we are praying for you and all of the Clippinger family.
~ David and Jennifer Watson
Rheba Roten
July 18, 2013
Cindy--so many of us are thinking of you at this delicate time. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Eula & Leo Thompson
July 18, 2013
So sorry, will remember all of you in my prayers.
Tim McIntyre
July 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a great person and always had a smile on his face. Thank you David for your friendship, RIP.
Kate Olson
July 18, 2013
We will always remember David's kindness. Such a wonderful family. Prayers for you all.
The Olson Family
Mike McGrath
July 18, 2013
I got to know David through our children who played basketball together and from swin meets for middle school. Such a pleasant guy to chat with and he always wanted to know how my son and daughter were doing in school and their activites/sports. I then got to know him a little better working around him at Brown-Forman. He was very proud of the great accomplishments of his children. David was always a fine gentleman to me and others here at Brown-Forman. I will miss seeing David's smiling face, updates about his children's accomplishments and the nice things he always had to say to me. RIP my friend.
Christine Vogt
July 18, 2013
I had the privledge to work with David at Brown-Forman and he was always such a pleasure to work with. He will be deeply missed.
Baker Family
July 18, 2013
Our time in Brownsboro Farm was joyous in part because we could call David a friend and neighbor.
July 18, 2013
Thinking of you all and sending healing prayers your way.
The McShanes
July 18, 2013
Words cannot express our sympathy for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Jackie & Bruce Bissmeyer, Allan C Runk
Donna & Caitlyn Cornette
July 18, 2013
David you will be missed. You were an amazing husband,father,coach and all around wonderful person. My prayers for your family. We can never thank you enough for all of your time and love on the soccer field. R.I.P.
Jim Mahanes
July 18, 2013
One could not ask for a better role model of what a loving father, husband and friend should be. David, you touched many lives and you will be missed.....but never, ever forgotten.
Mindy Kolarik Hedley
July 18, 2013
This is a terrible loss but his life will live on in his beautiful, sweet family. My prayers are with you.
Rodney Boyd
July 18, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God help you through this troubled time.
Marc Salmon
July 18, 2013
We are all better peope for having known known David Clippinger.
July 18, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of David passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family...J. D. Plbg.
July 18, 2013
We are both saddened by this news. We have all the Clippinger family in our prayers.
Your friends from Strathmoor, Dan and Sheryl Combs
Greg Burton
July 18, 2013
A fantastic family man and friend. One of the kindest and most caring people around. Thanks, David.
Steph Horne
July 18, 2013
Lifting up in prayer our friends from church. We love you.
The Hornes
Susan Thomas
July 17, 2013
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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