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David Lips Obituary
David John Lips, of The Woodlands, TX, passed away February 4, 2017.
He was born in Buffalo, NY on November 12, 1934. David graduated from Canisius High School and received his Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering from University of New York, Buffalo. He served in the United States Air Force.
He was married to Betty Ann Lips on April 7, 1958.
David worked in manufacturing, construction design and real estate for Houdaille Industries, Bavarian Builders as president, Scientific Brake as operations manager, and The Lips Team Real Estate as a team member.
He was a member of Lions American Legion and Ducks Unlimited and had a passion for woodworking, golf, family, especially spending time with his grandson, and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Asmus and Victor Lips.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Lips; his children, Debbie Dunnam, Steven Lips, Robert Lips; daughter-in-law, Natalie Lips and son-in-law, Jim Dunnam; grandchildren, Kian Lips, Madsen LePelley, Milan LePelley, Angela Nash and Wendy Tita; brother, Gregory Lips; and sisters, Penny Lips and Susan Fellner.
David will be missed greatly by our family, business associates and all our friends. His smile and the time spent listening to the stories he would share will be missed most of all.
A gathering of friends and family began at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, in the Fireside Room of Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I-45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384. A memorial service was held in Forest Park's chapel at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Legion Post #305, P.O. Box 9336, The Woodlands, TX 77387. This organization was near and dear to David's heart.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Lips
Steve DiPasquale
February 13, 2017
WE SEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO DAVIDS FAMILY FROM HIS CLASSMATES CANISIUS HIGH SCHOOL 1952
February 11, 2017
Betty, may God give you strength during your time of sorrow. ~af
Ann Marie S
February 10, 2017
Betty,
I wish you peace and healing in your life without Dave. May he rest in peace! I will miss Dave's (or as I liked to call him, Sunshine) smiling face!!! My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family.
Mary Princing
February 9, 2017
Dear Betty,
I was saddened when John told me of Dave's death. I was overcome by memories. Memories of happy fun times in Frankenmuth and later traveling on business trips together. David's contributions to Scientific were great. He had a brilliant mind and his organization and computer skills were amazing. He will be missed. I am thinking of you and your family.
John and Dorothy Bird
February 9, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all of Dave's family. He was a large part of our work lives at Scientific. We will miss his daily email funnys.
February 8, 2017
Our very Deepest Sympathy to you, Betty, and the rest of your family. We have such fond memories of our times with you and Dave when you were in Michigan. Dave was such a pleasure to work with at Scientific. I am sure you will miss him.
Barb and Jim Chernow
John Princing
February 8, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Dave's passing. He was such an important part of our team and history here at Scientific Brake & Equipment. He taught me many valuable lessons when I joined the team. He knew every part number and every part location way before we even thought about computerized bin locations. His computer skills and his vision of the future of computing in our industry was right on the money back in the mid-1990's when everything was changing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
William Taylor
February 8, 2017
Rest in peace, David.
And may grace and comfort be with your family
Margaret Sellers
February 8, 2017
To the Lips' family:
Gerald and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. What a lovely family you have! David will be missed. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts. Gerald & Margaret Sellers
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