Ty Hipwell Obituary (1964 - 2024)

Ty Hadley Hipwell July 4, 1964 - March 17, 2024 Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away and returned home to his Heavenly Father on March 17, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a tragic ski accident. He was 59. Ty was born on July 4, 1964 in Ogden, Utah to Gary Beus Hipwell and Tahna Hadley Hipwell. He was raised in West Weber and spent his whole life there. He attended Weber High School and graduated in 1982. He married Julie Taylor on August 24, 1984 in Farr West and was later sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple on February 24, 1988. Together they raised three amazing children. Ty was a hard worker; he never missed a day of work. He started working at Moores (Jeremiah's) as a cook at the age of 16. He later opened his own restaurant and sold it a couple years later. He worked at Wonder Bread until they went out of business then went to work for Franz (US Bakery), where he planned to retire. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings, his most recent was the Ward Clerk. He valued spending time with his family; they were his everything. He especially liked to watch his grandkids play sports. He enjoyed going on vacation, skiing, golfing, jet skiing, snowmobiling, watching and playing sports, and spending time with friends. He always looked forward to date night every weekend. Ty is survived by his loving wife Julie, his children: Alesha Penland (West Haven), Jordan Hipwell (West Weber), Braydan Hipwell (West Weber), grandchildren: Boston Penland, Laney Penland, siblings: Shayne Hipwell (West Weber), Garilyn Nelson (West Haven), Jenny (Shannon Christensen) Hipwell (West Point), as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson Lincoln Ty Penland, parents, grandparents, mother and father-in-law, sister-in-law Shelly Hipwell, and brother-in-law Kim Nelson. The family would like to thank all his amazing ICU doctors and nurses, especially Faith, Jake, Summer, Sarah, and Kirk at Ogden Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 11 AM at the West Weber Ward Chapel located at 4100 W 900 S, West Weber, Utah. Friends may visit with the family at the church Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 6-8 PM and Friday, March 22, 2024 prior to services at 9:30-10:30 AM. Interment at the West Haven Cemetery. Ty's service will be recorded and added to his obituary page later in the day.