John Tipple (21 Jan 1940 - 25 Nov 2021)
Funeral Director
In loving memory of John Tipple who sadly passed away on 25th November 2021. The Funeral will be held on Tuesday December 21 at 11:00 a.m. at All Saint's Church in East Meon, located at 2 Church St, East Meon, Petersfield GU32 1NL. All are welcome. In line with Covid rules, we are required to wear a mask.
John was a war baby, born in 1940 as the middle of 3 sons to his parents Ernest and Ethel. Both parents and elder brother (Peter) are now dead but younger brother (Paul) is alive and well and living in Brazil. John met Pearl in the early 60’s and they brought up 4 children – David, Julie, Nicola and Jonathan. Pearl sadly died in 2004 and her ashes are buried in East Meon churchyard.
John left school after A-levels, and followed a science career joining Imperial College in South Kensington in the early 60’s. He stayed at Imperial College until 1995.
John and Pearl moved around quite a lot from the 60’s to the 90’s starting in Battersea and ending up in East Meon via Epsom, Mitcham, Coulsdon and Arundel.
Following Pearl’s death John moved to Horndean and was later joined by son Jonathan who has been his main family support for the past few years.
When not working, John loved his garden (and other's gardens) , his grandchildren (Graeme, Lydia and Kellie-Anne), his friends, his many dogs over the years, watching the stock market’s up’s and down’s and trying to pick the right time to buy or sell. In later years he developed a strong interest in climate change and all matters environmental – the scientist in him clearly still prominent.
He also loved playing scrabble with anyone who would take him on. And was never short a word or two when able to find a captive audience to listen to his multiple stories.
And John was an animal lover and over the years he supported many worthy causes. Recently, he chose to focus his gifts on Flora and Fauna and we are suggesting donations in lieu of flowers.
He was kind, funny, cheeky and generous with all. And always ready for a cuppa!
Feel free to share fond memories of him with us.
Offline donation: donated in memory of John
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![Dad I’m glad you are in heaven with mum,John Creevy,Toby,jazzy,uncle Peter and all your friends from Imperial college,like Lorry Leake etc,because it means I don’t have to see you suffer with your back pain etc..you are with your number one now,Pearly💞…](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/BqmY6K_SzT48ezsEQmMRDJoPnWo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/0902cd8f-2640-48f2-b838-023187fb4ed4.jpeg)
Dad I’m glad you are in heaven with mum,John Creevy,Toby,jazzy,uncle Peter and all your friends from Imperial college,like Lorry Leake etc,because it means I don’t have to see you suffer with your back pain etc..you are with your number one now,Pearly💞…
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![He saw me into the world and I was able to be with him when he left this world. Like a big bear going into hibernation only he won’t be waking up in the spring. My greatest friend and support. I’m lost without you. My dear Papa x](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/lfpphVVSvpZuPsjCYZEEVp7ju2E=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/932aba1b-dba2-4195-965d-e4040512e23f.jpeg)
He saw me into the world and I was able to be with him when he left this world. Like a big bear going into hibernation only he won’t be waking up in the spring. My greatest friend and support. I’m lost without you. My dear Papa x
lit a candle
![John Tipple](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/FEhEZOQw8_RQPC3UmraJYQQ0i40=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/4d7378dd-8e14-482c-82b3-f6f985ca14dd.jpg)
![Johns visit 19 Sept 2021](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/9-IAuJ7YXg9LeyPh5duvwNLiEhU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/b3f2296a-a611-42be-b846-e28fce5dac8f.jpg)
Johns visit 19 Sept 2021
![The days of our youth.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/aKxrIujlxAn9x15oMO2vPm3tIRY=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/284461b3-a3a5-4ae5-b710-10a5d07bbdb1.jpg)
The days of our youth.
![John the Schoolboy](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/NF_61Ml8Q7L6-kNadM5B9ZdWdJ8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/1960f893-c9c2-4841-97cb-1f71cd76f8ae.jpg)
John the Schoolboy
![John as a Baby](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/BGUvea5UTxyCcSLiL4zD3EW1UBk=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/dce8085f-2c78-4928-88c0-754b3393854b.jpg)
John as a Baby
![John and Pearl with their respective parents.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/8IgrMfk3D_0wvCn-ZEyxzr4hvBA=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/4df7f1d7-3f11-4fb9-a956-a76abb5397cb.jpg)
John and Pearl with their respective parents.
![Dad I’m glad you are in heaven with mum,John Creevy,Toby,jazzy,uncle Peter and all your friends from Imperial college,like Lorry Leake etc,because it means I don’t have to see you suffer with your back pain etc..you are with your number one now,Pearly💞…](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/BqmY6K_SzT48ezsEQmMRDJoPnWo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/0902cd8f-2640-48f2-b838-023187fb4ed4.jpeg)
Dad I’m glad you are in heaven with mum,John Creevy,Toby,jazzy,uncle Peter and all your friends from Imperial college,like Lorry Leake etc,because it means I don’t have to see you suffer with your back pain etc..you are with your number one now,Pearly💞…
![He saw me into the world and I was able to be with him when he left this world. Like a big bear going into hibernation only he won’t be waking up in the spring. My greatest friend and support. I’m lost without you. My dear Papa x](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/lfpphVVSvpZuPsjCYZEEVp7ju2E=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/932aba1b-dba2-4195-965d-e4040512e23f.jpeg)
He saw me into the world and I was able to be with him when he left this world. Like a big bear going into hibernation only he won’t be waking up in the spring. My greatest friend and support. I’m lost without you. My dear Papa x
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