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Donald W. Tripp

1931 - 2025

Donald W. Tripp obituary, 1931-2025, Cortez, CO

BORN

1931

DIED

2025

Donald Tripp Obituary

Donald W. Tripp, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 93 on February 17, 2025. Don was born on July 30, 1931, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Milburn and Edith Tripp. Don was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 52 years, Naverne. He is survived by his three children: George, Gregg, and Kerry Tripp; four grandchildren: Kendra, Brandon, Bryan, and Andrea; and three great-grandsons: Cole, Miles, and Theodore. Don will be remembered as a big-hearted and generous man who always had time for family and friends. Don's presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy of kindness, laughter, and love will continue. A memorial service for Donald will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Cortez at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

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Published by The Journal on Apr. 14, 2025.

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