Burt Lee Lippold Obituary (1950

Burt Lee Lippold Roy - Following a courageous battle with cancer, our beloved husband, father and grandpa, Burt Lee Lippold passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on January 15, 2012. Burt was born on July 8, 1950 in Ogden, Utah. Burt was the oldest of eight children born to Harold and Barbara Lippold. He enlisted in the Marines in 1969 and later joined the Army Reserves. He retired from the Army Reserves after proudly serving his country during Iraqi Freedom from April 2007 - April 2008. He married his sweetheart Deanne Higginson Lippold on September 6, 1996. They made great memories together. He was a hard worker at a young age, very dedicated to his newspaper route. He later worked at Hill Air Force Base and Boeing for most of his career as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic. He loved working with his hands and was able to fix most everything he touched. Burt's passions were road trips on his motorcycle with his wife, working on his many Corvair's and making friends wherever he went. He was a long time member of Bonneville Corvair Club and Gold Wing Road Riders Association where he served faithfully. Burt had a great love for music and could play the piano by ear. He had a vast collection of music and listened to it often. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in various leadership positions. Burt had a strong testimony of prayer. He prayed often and reminded others to do the same. He is survived by his wife; mother, Barbara Dickson Lippold; four children, Kevin Lippold; Spencer (Denise) Leavitt; Sheri Archuleta; Jeffrey (Ashley) Lippold; five step children, Jennifer (Ronald) Pierce; Gregory (Becky) Russell; Michael (Tamara) Russell; Kristin (Alan) Marietti; Steven (Amanda) Russell and 22 grandchildren together. He also leaves behind Siblings; Betty Archibald, Carol Citte, Mark, Toni Godwin, Rex, Matt and Terri Obrien. Burt was preceded in death by his father. Special thanks to those who helped care for Burt during his courageous battle with Cancer. He was a fighter and did not give up easily. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Roy 5th Ward, 2100 West 5300 South, Roy. A viewing will be held Wednesday at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday at the church from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Roy City Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 January 18, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 January 19, 2012 11:00 AM ServiceRoy 5th Ward 2100 W. 5300 S. Roy, UT January 19, 2012 11:00 AM