Gilbert Virgil Tipton

Gilbert (Gil) Virgil Tipton passed away peacefully May 22, 2020. Gilbert is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Elsie, Sister Viola (Wayne) Durrington and 7 surviving children, Sharon Rollins, Jean (Melvin) Laird, Patty (Lonny) Darrah, Ron (Roxie) Tipton, Darla Buchta, Geneva (Ken) Nelson, Rhonda (Matt) Miller; grandchildren Joe (Jody) Simas, Shammy (Brian) Delgetty, Michael Sinnott, Yuba Wallace, Rodney (Carrie) Laird, Dedra (Reye) Ruiz, Scott (Shawna) Laird, Tammy (Case) Christensen, Ronnie (Amy) Tipton, Bobby (Brandie) Lee, Sandy (Josh) Bokenkamps, Richard (Darby) Wallace, Mettessa (Bobby) Reid, Kenny (Allie) Wells, Chentell (Korey) England, Dyllan Graham, Danial (Melissa) Cornell, Raymon Cornell, Kelli (Tyler) Gebauer, Brittany Miller, Aaron Miller and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Born in Emmett, Idaho on August 22, 1926, the first born child of John and Myrtle Tipton-Culp, Gilbert married Elsie Chase July 25, 1948 in Payette, Idaho. Gil and Elise moved to many places where he worked hard to provide for his growing family. Moving from Idaho, Oregon, California to Alaska and back again. Gil was a no-nonsense man who had no problem sharing his opinion. Gil chose to leave school in the 9th grade choosing to get his education in life experiences instead of a classroom. He tried his hand at many things including, but not limited to, farming, ranching, driving truck, mechanic and could fix or jerry-rig anything! Gil loved to camp and fish and could be found doing both in the company of a good dog.

Gil was preceded in death by his Sister Anna May Tipton, Brother Jim Tipton, Father John Tipton, Step-father Calvin Culp, Mother Myrtle Tipton-Culp, Daughter Linda Wallace, Grandchildren Seanna Ransom and Butch Simas.

A Celebration of Life will be held August 22, 2020 at Meadow Lakes Birch Creek Villa, 1210 N. Kim Dr., Meadow Lakes, AK from 1-3 pm.