Michael Tipton
Michael Tipton, age 87, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Northwest Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.
Michael was born on Oct. 31, 1937, in Bridgeport, Texas, to the late George Howell and Velma Carpenter. Michael is survived by his sisters, Della Roop and Marilyn Wooley of California; sons, Gary Scott Howell and Gary Don Howell; daughter, Donna Sue Howell; stepsons, Steve and Dennis Halvorson; stepdaughter, Sandy Walston; many grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and many grand and great-grand nephews and nieces, too many to name.
He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 39 years, Dorothy (Dot) Gren; and stepdaughters, Jenny Homan and Cynthia Martinez.
He enlisted in the US Army in 1953 and served in Germany. He was an electrician and worked at the Asarco Copper/Hayden, Arizona Plant for 40 years and retired at age 75.
He was a tough guy but had lots of heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to explore the mountains with his late wife, Dorothy. He loved spending time with the grandkids and bringing them ice cream.
Interment will be on Friday, May 9, 2025. There will be a viewing from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Griffith Mortuary in Kearny, Arizona. Graveside services at 11:30 a.m. at Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth, Arizona. Following the service, there will be a gathering in Kearny, Arizona, at Dennis and Rose Halvorson’s home.