John Tipple (21 Jan 1940 - 25 Nov 2021)

John you are an example to us all and you will be greatly missed. We all loved your stories and how they made us think about the world around us and made us laugh.
Melanie and Mark have such fond, happy memories of visiting you and Pearl when they were growing up that will stay with them forever.
We are so thankful that we got to see you and Julie recently.
Thank you for all the good times, you will be missed but never forgotten.
Rest in peace. Coral, Melanie and Mark

John thank you for your kindness to Gary and I. So glad we got to see you when you came over. Loved hearing all your stories. Going to miss you John.

Thanks for the many happy memories John

John,
It was an absolute pleasure to know you and listen to your tales, musings and anecdotes of your time at Imperial, gardening for the Prof. your love of Butser Hill and the outdoors, maritime history, and spoiling Jazzy and the other furry friends in your life. You loved playing Scrabble and then later on 'Word Blitz' online, and i enjoyed many a game with you. I also enjoyed you teaching me about 'forestry management', and ahem, the joy of bonfires. We also shared a love of 'Minder' and I expect you've already met up with George Cole, probably in the 'Winchester' bar.

You showed me great kindness John, and i'll never forget one of the first times i saw you when we came to visit - as we gingerly navigated up a flooded pitch black green lane in what felt like the middle of nowhere to get to you, we were about to turn back when suddenly, the car headlights caught this lone figure of a man, like a giant bear, standing in front of us in wellies, waving us through. 'It's ok' you shouted, 'you'll make it', with water up to your knees! 'That's Dad!' Julie said, and i'm so glad we got stranded there that weekend as the lane became a river and I had no choice but to to get to know you. It really was a pleasure. Thanks for everything John, i'll miss you.

Dear John.
Thank you for the kindness and thoughtfulness you showed me and my family. And for some interesting and amusing conversations we all had from time to time. Rest in tranquility for evermore.

We thank you for being such a good friend to mum espically after JC passed away this year, she really enjoyed and will miss your company.You became part of our family with always a smile and some good discussions followed by a good cup of tea. God Bless, Joy,Lynn&Keith.Terry&John and the family downunder

Thank you John i am so glad i knew you.

In Memory of John Tipple

My Memories of John Tipple by “Wilbur” Lake
I first met John at Garth School in 1953. We had both passed the 13+ exam to study the Building Construction Technical Course. Over the many years since then, us classmates maintained regular contact, eventually to all meet again in 2003 at the 50 year class anniversary which I organised.

Over nearly 70 years, John has been a true friend - I shall miss his intelligence and good sense, his wit and his genuine affection for me and my family.
Wilbur

We will all miss you especially your witty chat and banter about your life stories. Rest in peace. Val, Mick, Chris and Marie from 1 Hollybank Close.

JOHN TIPPLE – “GONE”

Gone are the pains, Gone are the aches
You’ve Gone to some place new
Gone to meet the family again
And friends that you once knew
Gone from the opera, Gone from the jazz
Gone from the comfy chair
Gone is the grin, Gone is the smile
But our memories are forever there

RIP Dad.

We shall miss him greatly. It's hard to believe he is gone. No more scrabble games, no more story sharing. Thanks for all you did for us Dad. Rest in peace and chill with Mum and Aunty Bunty.