David Tripp's Obituary
David Tripp, 71, of Mystic, passed away on December 24, 2020 at MercyOne Medical Center in Centerville. Dave was born on April 30, 1949 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Everett and Lucille (Gardner) Tripp. He graduated from high school in Algona, Iowa before serving in the United States Navy from 1967-1973. Upon honorable discharge from the service, Dave married Pamela Vicker on September 27, 1971 at the Creston United Methodist Church. To this union, five children were born. Dave worked at Hy-Vee grocery store for 33 years. He retired as the meat market manager. He was a very hard worker and enjoyed his career, colleagues and customers very much. After retirement from Hy-Vee, he opened Dave's Discount Doors which he operated for 10 years before fully retiring. Dave enjoyed fishing, traveling (especially cruising), remodeling homes and working on various house projects. He also enjoyed pushing buttons at the casinos, BBQs and get-togethers with his family and friends and taking long naps. He was an avid coffee drinker who could often be found dunking just about anything in his cup of Joe! He was known as the "Neighborhood Dad" who had an open-door policy in order to ensure everyone was taken care of; whether it be for a good meal, advice or just a good conversation. Dave is survived by his former wife, Pam Van Fosson; children: Dennis (Carla) Tripp, Denise (Shane) Morgan, Sandra Tripp (Amber) and Carrie (Jared) Seddon; grandchildren: Mackenzie and Delaney Tripp, Jesse Johnson, Schyler (Megan), Justin, Josh and Seth Morgan, Makayla Tripp, Lakin and Evan Barber and Hunter and Zack Seddon; great grandchild, Haylee Johnson and close family relative and "son," Kyle Grave as well as his brothers: William, Leonard and Marv Tripp. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Henrietta Tripp; son, Benjamin Tripp; sister, Judy Preuschl and great granddaughter, Paisley Morgan. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville. Interment and military honors will immediately follow at Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Thomas Funeral Home. The family will be present from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to either the Centerville or Mystic Fire and Rescue Departments and online condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David Tripp please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Mt. Ararat Hwy 2 East & 272nd Ave.
Centerville, IA 52544 Visitation DEC 30. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected] Visitation with family present DEC 30. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home-Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544http://www.thomasfh.com Funeral Service DEC 31. 10:30 AM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home-Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected]http://www.thomasfh.com
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